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Ep 160160. All Systems Launched – Geo Week 2023 Announces Five Strategic Event Partnerships | Feb. 13-15, 2022 | Denver

Portland, Maine, USA – Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - Organizers of Geo Week, the premier event that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, have announced five strategic partnerships established for the 2023 event. As part of this collaboration, the following will actively participate in Geo Week, taking place February 13-15, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, USA: 1. ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) 2. ISPRS (International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) 3. MAPPS (Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors) 4. USIBD (United States Institute for Building Documentation), and 5. WGIC (The World Geospatial Industry Council) “We’re honored that these esteemed organizations have chosen to partner with Geo Week,” said Lee Corkhill, Geo Week Event Director. “From collaborating on key conference content and providing exclusive training, to showcasing the technical capabilities of our vendors, these partnerships strengthen and advance the geospatial and built world communities by providing additional expertise and industry advocacy to the event.” ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) Each year, professionals working with photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS gather at the ASPRS Annual Conference for technical workshops, education sessions, awards recognizing excellence, and ASPRS committee meetings. The ASPRS Annual Conference started taking place with International Lidar Mapping Forum, now Geo Week, in 2018. “Geo Week brings together the most important and longstanding annual conferences in the aerial survey, remote sensing, and mapping profession- that being the ASPRS Annual Conference and what was previously known as the International Lidar Mapping Forum, now Geo Week,” said Karen Schuckman, Executive Director of ASPRS. “It gathers the brain trust of sensor manufacturers, software developers, systems integrators, scientific researchers, and government agency leadership who are responsible for basically everything important happening in photogrammetry, lidar, and UAS-based mapping.” --- Geo Week media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Dec 13, 202210 min

Ep 159159. Robotic Imaging: What is Level of Detail (LOD)? (for MSPs using Matterport Pro3 Camera)

The following article first appeared on the Robotic Imaging Blog on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. It is reprinted below with the permission of Robotic Imaging. Robotic Imaging: What is Level of Detail (LOD)? In laser scanning, Level of Detail (LOD) is the term used to describe the resolution of the 3D scan. The higher the LOD, the more detail is captured in the scan. This is important because it determines how accurately the object can be reproduced. If you need a high level of accuracy, you'll need to use a scanner with a high LOD. Suggested reading: If you want to learn more about LOD, check out the Robotic Imaging Blog. When it comes to hiring someone to do a laser scan-to-BIM project, you have a few different level of detail options to choose from. The first is the point cloud, which is the most basic level of detail and captures the outline of the object scanned. The second is the mesh, which adds surface detail to the point cloud. And finally, there is the solid model, which creates a 3D model with all of the surface detail included. The level of detail you choose will depend on your needs and what you're trying to achieve with your project. If you just need an outline of the object scanned, then the point cloud is a good option. If you need more surface detail, then the mesh is a better choice. And if you need a 3D model with all of the surface detail included, then the solid model is your best option. The terms "level of development" and "level of detail" can be used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. "Level of development" refers to the stage of development a project is in. The six different levels of development, defined by the American Institute of Architects, are conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction, and occupancy. "Level of detail" refers to the resolution of the 3D scan. The higher the LOD, the more detail is captured in the scan. An "as-built" model is a 3D model that captures the actual condition of a building or structure after it has been constructed. It's used to document the physical state of the building and can be used for maintenance and repair purposes. --- Continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Dec 9, 20224 min

Ep 158158. WGAN-TV | 10 Use-Cases for the Matterport Pro3 Camera to Help Matterport Service Providers Make More Money

1. Are you thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, but not sure how you can justify the cost? 2. Did you buy a Matterport Pro3 Camera and wondering about use cases other than residential real estate? My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 8 December 2022 will be greater San Francisco bay area-based Hopscotch Interactive CEO and Chief Media Officer Emily Olman who will help answer these questions (above): ► WGAN-TV 10 Use-Cases for the Matterport Pro3 Camera to Help Matterport Service Providers Make More Money Emily and I will assume that you are a Matterport Service Provider with a Matterport Pro2 Camera (and maybe you previously considered buying a Leica BLK360 (1st generation) to pair with the Matterport Capture app. (The BLK360 2nd generation is not compatible with Matterport (as of Monday, 7 November 2022 and that may not change). To help understand the use-cases (other than residential real estate) to make more money, I will ask Emily questions by Pro3 feature (that are not possible with the Matterport Pro2 Camera). For example, use-cases that are now possible because you can: 1. scan outdoors 2. scan large open spaces 3. scan faster 4. scan with greater distance between scan points 5. scan with a higher Level Of Detail (LOD) of the spatial data 6. none (or fewer) misalignment errors 7. order Matterport Add Ons: MatterPak | E57 File | BIM File 8. use third-party solutions (with a better result) 9. use Matterport Partners solutions (with a better result) 10. replaceable battery What questions should I ask Emily Olman on WGAN-TV Live at 5? WGAN Forum Related Discussions ► WGAN-TV Transcript: Matterport Pro3 Camera First Impressions | Southern 3D Tours ► WGAN-TV Transcript: Matterport Pro3 Camera First Impressions | RKO Photography ► WGAN-TV Transcript: Matterport MatterPak and E57 File: Pro3 vs. Pro2/BLK360 ► WGAN Cheat Sheet: Cost Worksheet for Matterport Pro3 Camera ► THE List: MSPs with a Matterport Pro3 Camera or a Leica BLK360 Scanner ► WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Pro3 ► WGAN-TV Podcast Play List: Pro3

Dec 9, 20221h 27m

Ep 157157. No slowdown in sight for European Proptech Nodalview; Raises Additional €4 Million

Brussels, Belgium -- Thursday, December 8, 2022 -- The global real estate market cooldown doesn’t seem to be holding back Brussels-based Nodalview. The Proptech scale-up who builds innovative solutions for the residential real estate market is seeing sustained growth continuing to win new market share. The company has secured an investment round of €4M to fuel its ambition to become the #1 platform for real estate professionals and take advantage of the unique current market conditions. Rebalancing of the market Over the previous 2 years, the demand for real estate has surged, generating a record number of transactions across Europe. Combined with low interest rates, this has put home sellers in a favourable position, needing little effort to attract (hungry) buyers. But today’s unfavourable macroeconomic context is now rebalancing the market back to its pre-pandemic levels. Although a portion of transactions are still taking place, inflation and recent interest rate spikes have lowered the appetite of buyers. This leads to uncertainty amongst sellers about whether the time is right to put their house on the market, unsure if they will get an attractive offer putting real estate agents at risk. The return of the buyer experience Recent research conducted by the scale-up revealed that a staggering 88% of properties listed by agents on the main property portals in France and Belgium are still not leveraging modern buyer-friendly technologies beyond regular photography. These include 360° interactive tours, schematic 2D floor plans (

Dec 8, 20227 min

Ep 156156. Matterport Delivers Immersive 3D Experiences of Design Miami/ and the Miami Design District

Matterport Delivers Immersive 3D Experiences of Design Miami/ and the Miami Design District Celebrating the second year the iconic sister fair to Art Basel has partnered with Matterport to provide digital access for design fans worldwide SUNNYVALE, California, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) announced collaborations with two leading art and design organizations, Design Miami/ and the Miami Design District. Using the new Pro3 3D camera, Matterport captured and produced immersive digital twins that allow visitors to partake in this year’s Design Miami/ fair and the Miami Design District’s Annual Neighborhood Commission. These digital experiences broaden accessibility for design lovers worldwide, and provide an opportunity for onsite visitors to dive deeper into the exhibitions and installations. Online visitors to the Design Miami/ digital twin can explore 50 exhibitions and galleries across 73,000 square feet, featuring fair partners such as Kohler, Audi, Fendi, and others. Virtual attendees can interact with the best in historic and contemporary design and make purchases on designmiami.com through direct links tagged within the digital twin. This marks the second year Matterport has provided the digital experience of the fair, reflecting Design Miami’s ongoing commitment to innovation in design. “As the preeminent global forum for design, it’s essential that we offer cutting edge digital experiences for our audience,” said April Magen, Director of Global Partnerships, Design Miami/. “Matterport provides us with a dynamic digital platform to strengthen engagement with our audience and increase the visibility and value we bring to our galleries and partners with an immersive digital experience of their exhibitions.” --- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Nov 30, 20225 min

Ep 143143. RICOH360 Tours Accelerates Real Estate Photographers’ Virtual Tour Service | Matterport Competitor

RICOH360 Tours Accelerates Photographers Virtual Tour Service for Real Estate and Marketing Companies With the combination of features automated through AI to the highest quality, photographers, and real estate photo marketing companies will complete jobs faster and capture more business. --- ▶ RICOH360 Tours for Real Estate Photographers ▶ RICOH360 TOURS | Example 1 (Full Tour) | Example 2 (unbranded) | Example 3 (Compact) ▶ Book a RICOH360 Tours Demo ▶ RICOH360 Tours - Two Week Free Trial --- CAMPBELL, California, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RICOH360 Tours, a service of RICOH Company Ltd, the only truly complete and affordable 360° virtual tour solution under one global brand, has announced a string of new professional AI generated content for real estate. The latest allows for multi-brand banners at tour level. RICOH360 Tours which has delivered more than 13,000,000 virtual tours to help real estate agents sell and rent billions in residential and commercial listings is seeking to accelerate the adoption of professional real estate photographers to its virtual tour platform. From the vast amount of visual data accumulated since the launch of the RICOH THETA cameras in 2013, Ricoh’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology creates rich content that buyers and sellers value most highly as property listing content in the home search process. Research by the National Association of REALTORS® shows increasingly every year that nearly 60% to 70% of buyers and sellers have come to expect virtual tours and floor plans as part of their online home search journey. Mostly on average only 17% of listings on the top real estate websites incorporate a floor plan and 6% a virtual tour. “With professional real estate photographers accessing RICOH360 Tours platform for such offerings as unlimited active tours with unlimited images for one-time fixed pricing, virtual staging, floor plan generation, engaging 360˚ walkthrough videos and 2D photo cropping delivered through powerful patented AI technology,” said Director of Data Services Yasuo Nishiyama. “Real estate photographers will complete more jobs in less time and become more profitable doing so.” RICOH360 Tours all-in-one marketing solution provides some of the richest contents for property seekers which has proven time-after-time the best way to drive sales for both residential and commercial brokerages and agents. RICOH360 Tours for Real Estate Photographers --- Media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Nov 16, 20224 min

Ep 153153. Labpano Announces PilotPano: a Versatile 360-Degree AI Camera with 3.1-inch Touchscreen

Labpano Announces PilotPano: a Versatile 360-Degree AI Camera with 3.1-inch Touchscreen The combination of performance and functionality gives entrepreneurs and daily life vloggers many exciting and pragmatic use cases. PilotPano Product Highlights 1. 5.7K HD resolution and 4K HD Livestreaming 2. 3.1" touchscreen and fluent Android-based operating system 3. 2300mAh replaceable battery provides a 100-min runtime 4. Efficient street view capture with high-precision GPS 5. Pilot open API ecosystem for self-development 6. PilotSteady real-time stabilization 7. AI Auto-tracking/editing Shenzhen, Thursday, November 10, 2022 - Labpano, the leading panoramic hardware and solution provider, launches PilotPano, a versatile 360-degree AI camera that is user-centric in appearance and functionality with professional-level features. Feature-packed 360°AI Camera Empowered by the Pilot OS operating system based on Android 10, a smooth and intuitive operation is within reach. The large 3.1" HD touchscreen allows you to adjust camera settings, preview footage easily, and frame a subject. PilotPano has a dual 1/2.3" CMOS sensor and dual 210° F2.0 ultra-wide fisheye lenses. The dynamic range makes every detail true to life, enhancing the image quality while keeping lifelike shots. PilotPano supports up to 5.7K/30fps, 4K/60fps, and 2.5K/120fps video. Moreover, real-time HDR photos and video let every capture be more vibrant. PilotSteady real-time stabilization with a built-in 9-axis gyroscope and upgraded stitching algorithm achieves real-time correction and automatic compensation of video images, expanding the possibilities of creating panoramic content. A 2300mAh swappable battery promises up to 100 minutes of runtime. Team up with an exclusive power supply accessory, you can fuel your video-shooting journey all day and all week long. The four built-in 360°panoramic microphones with intelligent noise reduction locate the sound source and eliminate echoes, fully enhancing the overall radio effect of the camera and giving the creator an immersive experience. The 1/4 threaded hole and 3.5mm audio port allows you to install a selfie stick, microphone, and camera cage. A Camera with Flagship Performance Inheriting the advantages of Pilot series cameras, PilotPano also allows you to capture street view efficiently thanks to the high-precision GPS module. It generates premium 5.7K images up to a speed of 7fps and enables you to upload from the camera directly. The Android-based Pilot open API ecosystem provides third-party and individual developers with the independence of self-developed apps and third-party programs. Furthermore, the Pilot OS 6.0 system offers regular system and software updates to improve performance and allow you to fully utilize the camera at all times. Excel in Vlog and Live Streaming Apart from panoramic video, PilotPano also supports 90°, 120°, 135° and 150° video. 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios are available for better social network sharing. The Pilot Go App lets you master all the tricks including AI editing, AI auto-tracking, reframing, beautifying and filtering, etc. PilotPano plays an excellent role as a standalone camera to start a 4K30fps Live streaming on Facebook and YouTube, as well as customized platforms. Real-time stitching, stabilization, and real-time AI auto-tracking tune to live streamers’ taste. Wearing a VR headset, an immersive world will unfold for you to experience new Metaverse live streaming. Pricing and availability PilotPano Standard US $479, £489, €579 [Buy via: Labpano | Amazon] Available at Labpano's Official Website and Amazon. Specifications 1. Dimensions: 138 mm x 54.5mm x 45.7mm 2. Weight: 295g (10.41oz) 3. Touchscreen: 3.1 inch 4. Battery capacity: 2300 mAh replaceable Li-Po battery (Labpano | Amazon) 5. Sensor: 1/2.3'' Sony Sensor *2 6. Lens: 210°/F2.0 fisheye*2 7. Storage: RAM: 4GB/ROM: 32GB (External storage supported) Labpano Links 1. Website: www.labpano.com 2. Facebook: Labpano 3. Instagram: Labpano 4. YouTube channel: Labpano Source: Labpano

Nov 11, 20225 min

Ep 155155. WGAN-TV Matterport + SIMLAB inHouse | Professional Content Management System (CMS) for Enterprise | Matterport Partner

If you have hundreds or thousands of Matterport spaces, it's likely that you need an advanced Content Management System (CMS): ▶ WGAN-TV Matterport + SIMLAB inHouse: CMS Includes Interactive Google Map, Analytics, AI ChatBot with 3D Avatar (and Much More!) Thanks to my guests: 1. SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Koźlak, PhD Eng. (@SIMLAB) 2. SIMLAB Product Owner Marta Stanek SIMLAB inHouse Features Demo Includes ▶ Interactive Google Map with Matterport Digital Twins - and with other API integrations ▶ Advanced Matterport Model Search – by tag, property type, location and map ▶ Connection Between Matterport Models - innovative screenshot tagging system (jump between models) ▶ 3D Interactive Avatar - Add an AI bot supported by IBM Watson Assistant to enhance user interactions with Avatar ▶ Advanced Analytics - 30+ analytic charts, heatmap with Matterport space; user analytics ▶ Complex CMS System - easily manage hundreds of Matterport digital twins ▶ Single Property Websites - with detailed property descriptions ▶ Flexible iFrame - use portal elements; be more efficient ▶ Assign an Agent/Facility Manager for Each Property - synchronize calendars and facility events Best, Dan SIMLAB Links ▶ SIMLAB website ▶ SIMLAB inHouse micro-site ▶ SIMLAB STAGES micro-site ▶ SIMLAB SIM-ON micro-site ▶ SIMLAB YouTube Channel ▶ SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Kozlak ▶ WGAN Forum: @SIMLAB@Jedrzej

Nov 11, 20221h 3m

Ep 154154. Matterport Announces Record Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Matterport Announces Record Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results 1. Total revenue rose to a record $38.0 million, above Company guidance 2. Subscription revenue rose to a record $19.0 million, above Company guidance 3. Services revenue rose to a record $10.0 million, up 204% year-over-year 4. Q3 GAAP loss per share of $0.20 5. Q3 Non-GAAP loss per share of $0.09, exceeding Company guidance 6. Balance sheet remains strong with $495 million in cash and investments SUNNYVALE, California, Thursday, November 10, 2022 -- (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) (“Matterport” or the “Company”), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced record financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. “We delivered outstanding third quarter results, with record total revenue, demonstrating that our strategy is working,” said RJ Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Matterport. “We successfully launched our new Enterprise Essentials subscription suite as well as our new, high speed, LiDAR-enabled, Pro3 camera, which began shipping in the third quarter. We also completed the acquisition of VHT Studios, which brings together an industry-leading real estate marketing platform with Matterport’s immersive digital twin technologies. Further, customer demand remained robust in the quarter as enterprises leveraged the deflationary power of Matterport digital twins to improve operating efficiency and productivity, resulting in strong revenue growth across our target markets,” Pittman added. “We saw strength across all of our revenue lines in the quarter, and combined with our focus on operating efficiency, we delivered financial results that exceeded our expectations on both the top and bottom lines,” said JD Fay, Chief Financial Officer of Matterport. “Subscription revenue grew to a record $19.0 million and services revenue grew 204% year-over-year, to a record $10.0 million. In addition, we were able to ship through our product order backlog during the third quarter. Finally, our focus on operational efficiency began yielding savings a quarter earlier than planned, and with our strong revenue growth, enabled non-GAAP net loss to improve by 24% sequentially, resulting in a narrower loss relative to our guidance range.” Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights 1. Total subscribers increased to 657,000, up 50% compared to the third quarter of 2021 2. Spaces Under Management (SUM) grew to 8.7 million, up 40% year-over-year 3. Total revenue was $38.0 million, up 37% year-over-year 4. Subscription revenue was $19.0 million, up 21% year-over-year 5. Services revenue was $10.0 million, up 204% year-over-year 6. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) exiting the third quarter was $76.0 million 7. Non-GAAP net loss was $0.09 per share --- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Nov 11, 20227 min

Ep 152152. LCP Media Announces API Automated Integration with Zillow Rentals

LCP Media Announces API Automated Integration with Zillow Rentals We are proud to announce that LCP Media, a leading national visual media technology company for multifamily property owners and managers, has established an API integration with Zillow Rentals, the #1 most visited rental network*, to feed our groundbreaking TourBuilder virtual tours to property listings. Benefits to our customers include: 1. TourBuilder virtual tours are automatically sent to Zillow Rentals for placement on the property’s listings. 2. There is no more manual work on the side of marketing professionals or leasing teams to send their TourBuilder virtual tours to Zillow Rentals 3. The prospective residents experience the community and apartment units with an immersive virtual walkthrough. TourBuilder is the multifamily’s new agile hub for the creation, organization, storage, management, and performance tracking of digital and visual media assets - from one unit to an entire community. It is a proprietary AI platform technology built exclusively by LCP Media. TourBuilder Pro are professionally-captured virtual tours of the community, amenities, and model units using our extensive photographer network. TourBuilder Go are unit-level virtual tours shot by the onsite teams or our photographer network. "TourBuilder is a world-class virtual tour platform for capturing property and unit-level 3D tours. It enables top ownership and management companies to create digital twins of their buildings,” said Tom Chomiak, Chief Technology Officer at LCP Media. “Today, we are excited to announce our latest API integration with Zillow Rentals. This integration allows us to push unit-level 3D tours to the Zillow Rental Network in real-time, helping significantly increase our reach and playing an effective role in converting prospects quickly and reducing time spent on the market for units.” LCP Media (www.LCPMedia.com) has created over 5,000 virtual tours of apartment communities, including those owned and managed by the biggest real estate companies in the United States, such as Greystar, LivCor, Cushman & Wakefield, and Lincoln Property Company, among others. *Comscore Media Metrix®, Custom-defined list: Zillow Rentals, Apartments.com Network, RentPath Network, Apartmentlist.com, and Zumper.com, Total Audience, Jan 2022-Mar 2022, U.S. Source: LCP Media Blog Post -- WGAN Forum Related Discussions ▶ Transcript: WGAN-TV | How to Make Money with TourBuilder by LCP Media ▶ WGAN Forum discussions tagged: LCP Media | TourBuilder by LCP Media | LCP Media Help Wanted

Nov 4, 20222 min

Ep 151151-WGAN-TV | Matterport MatterPak and E57 File and Matterport Pro3 Camera versus Pro2/Leica BLK360

Are you wondering how the Matterport Pro3 Camera shot MatterPak and E57 File compare to the Matterport Pro2 Camera and Leica BLK360 shot MatterPak and E57 File? Watch: ▶ WGAN-TV: Matterport MatterPak and E57 File: Matterport Pro3 Camera versus Pro2 and Leica BLK360 My guest will be: ▶ Robotic Imaging Co-Founder and CEO Mike Chawaga (@MikeChawaga) Mike was previously my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (Thursday, 4 November 2021) for: ▶ WGAN-TV | Matterport + Leica BLK360: 20 Questions (and Answers) What questions should I ask Mike about the MatterPak or E57 File created via a Matterport Pro3 Camera, Matterport Pro2 Camera or Matterport Capture app paired with the Leica BLK360 scanner? Best, Dan About Robotic Imagining (from the Robotic Imaging website) What is Robotic Imaging? Our team consists of reality capture technicians throughout the world digitizing the future of industrial, commercial and residential real estate. Robotic Imaging digitizes the world with high definition laser scanners and reality models online. Architects, Engineers, Construction, Developers and project stakeholders work with our data to accelerate real estate development and portfolio scalability. How does Robotic Imaging work? Request and scan and we will deploy Robotic Imaging on your site. LiDAR, Drones, BIM and VR are foundational for our applications. How much does Robotic Imaging cost? The more accurate to reality, the more time and cost. Our high definition laser scanning can collect LiDAR and colorized RGB values at a variety of densities specific to your project. Reach out for a quote: [email protected] Where and When is Robotic Imaging available? When your property is accessible, scanning can occur 24/7, on weekends, outside hours of operation and/or under specific certifications or procedures. How did Robotic Imaging start? Founded in Philadelphia by Real Estate Developers and Programmers. Reach out and connect with us: [email protected] Robotic Imaging Links 1. Robotic Imaging Website 2. Mike Chawaga LinkedIn Profile 3. Robotic Imaging Facebook Page 4. Robotic Imaging YouTube Channel 5. Robotic Imaging on Twitter: @RoboticImaging 6. Robotic Imaging on Instagram: roboticimaging 7. Contact Mike Chawaga: [email protected]

Nov 4, 20221h 1m

Ep 150150-WGAN-TV | Introduction to REMARK.re Traffic-Aware Instant Booking Service for Real Estate Photographers | Matterport | MSP

How do you easily, quickly and efficiently enable your clients book your services instantly? Find out on Thursday, 27 October 2022 on WGAN-TV Live at 5: ▶ WGAN-TV | Introduction to REMARK.re Traffic-Aware Instant Booking Service for Real Estate Photographers My guest will be Remark Founder and CEO Alex Gustafson (@_AG). Topics Include ▶ Problems that REMARK.re solves ▶ Getting Started ▶ Building your portfolio ▶ Traffic Times Built In ▶ How to set availability ▶ Syncs with Google Calendar ▶ Configuring your booking checkout and confirmation page ▶ The checkout process ▶ Going live ▶ Text and Email Confirmations ▶ Hands Off Booking: Ultimate Control ▶ Your Services on a Pedestal ▶ Offer Same Day Bookings ▶ Set Service Time Variables ▶ Offer Variable or Fixed Pricing [SQFT; tiers; based on listing price; bundles, complex pricing] ▶ Set max travel radius [options to charge travel time or by the mile] ▶ Add custom buffers ▶ Benefits of charging a finely-tuned travel fee ▶ Patent pending traffic aware instant booking ▶ And More About www.REMARK.re ▶ Existing scheduling tools aren't for people who drive. Remark.re changes this by padding your appointments with real future drive time estimates. ▶ Our patent pending traffic aware booking tool is made for real estate photographers by real estate photographers. Customers only see availability if you have time to make the drive to and from their location.

Oct 27, 202242 min

Ep 149149. Why Matterport Should Buy RSET: the Emergency Responder Training Platform

Why Matterport Should Buy RSET: the Emergency Responder Training Platform (Police, Fire, EMTs) Commentary and Analysis by Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network and WGAN-TV Podcast Matterport should buy RSET is my takeaway from the demo and discussion with the RSET team on a recent WGAN-TV Podcast: ► Matterport + RSET for Real-World Simulations for Police, Fire and EMT Emergency Responders During this WGAN-TV Podcast, RSET Founder and CEO Bill Gregory said: “RSET is developed for the military and first responders, primarily, where you can take [3D] scans of real-world environments and create an interactive space to do training simulations and after-action review.” Add to this, according to the RSET website, “... where high risk events can be safely replicated, customized and shared to save lives and reduce injuries in the line of duty.” Unfortunately, it’s not too hard to imagine a mass casualty incident – an active shooter at a school; church or synagogue; a fire in a museum or theater; or an explosion at a high-visibility and critical building space in your community. Now, imagine that prior to that mass casualty event, emergency responders – police, firefighters and EMTs – can train within a digital twin of that specific space to rehearse various scenarios such as: 1. Various kinds of casualties 2. AI adversaries shooting back 3. Obstacles 4. weather conditions (smoke, fire, lighting, submerged under water) 5. fire (various burn rates of walls and floors) 6. sounds of people – avatars – screaming for help (or too injured to say anything) Imagine after mass casualty events, the same as above, except with the actual scenarios, digitally recreated, to do post analysis of “what happened” to either: 1. improve for the next time 2. use in litigation (next generation trial graphics) to bring the jury to the scene of a nightclub fire and walk them around Before and after simulations for emergency responders are possible because of Matterport + RSET. The Rapid Synthetic Environment Tool (RSET Engine) enables anyone (democratizes) to build-out training scenarios using the Matterport MatterPak Object file (.OBJ) as the environment. (Continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Oct 26, 202211 min

Ep 148148-WGAN-TV | Urbanimmersive Franchise Network Back-End Demo | Matterport Competitor | Real Estate Photographers

WGAN-TV | Part 3 of 3 | Urbanimmersive Franchise Network Back-End Demo (Book, Schedule, Invoice and Deliver) Hi All, On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 20 October 2022, my guests are: 1. Urbanimmersive President and CEO Ghislain Lemire 2. Urbanimmersive VP, Business Development and Partnerships François-Hugues Liberge 3. Urbanimmersive VP, Operations Amélie Ste-Croix Dubé The topic: WGAN-TV | Part 3 of 3 | Urbanimmersive Franchise Network Back-End Demo (Book, Schedule, Invoice and Deliver) For Part 3 of 3 (above), we will figure that you have already watched (see videos below): 1. Part 1 of 3 | WGAN-TV | Real Estate Pros: Intro to Urbanimmersive Real Estate Photography Services 2. Part 2 of 3 | WGAN-TV | 8 Reasons Real Estate Photographers Should Join the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network For the back-end demo of the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network back-end, I will ask our guests to assume that you have just joined the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network and you are ready for training on the back-end, including: 1. Booking 2. Scheduling 3. Invoicing 4. Delivering 5. And More! Questions that I should ask Ghislain Lemire and François-Hugues Liberge? Best, Dan Urbanimmersive Links 1. Urbanimmersive Website 2. Urbanimmersive Franchise Network (micro-website) 3. Urbanimmersive Facebook Page 4. Urbanimmersive YouTube Channel 5. Urbanimmersive LinkedIn Page 6. Urbanimmersive on Twitter 7. Urbanimmersive VP, Business Development and Partnerships François-Hugues Liberge

Oct 21, 20221h 32m

Ep 147147. WGAN-TV | Matterport + RSET for Real-World Simulations for Police, Fire & EMT Emergency Responders | Matterport Pro3 Camera

Thanks to the @RSET team for showing (above WGAN-TV recording) how Matterport MatterPak + RSET Engine creates value for: ► Emergency Responders (Fire/EMT/Police) ► Litigation ► Military If you are a Matterport Service Provider, this is a "must watch" WGAN-TV show to learn how you can: ► Create more value for existing clients (particularly schools, museums, theaters, public spaces) ► Get more scanning business by understanding the value of Matterport MatterPak + RSET Engine Plus, if you are thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, this show will be helpful too (outdoors, heigh ceiling, large spaces). -- Episode beings with ... Well, this is scary. And, just in time for Halloween. Take your Matterport scans and turn them into a ZOMBIE HORROR GAME! Careful! You are on your own! You can now Fight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport Digital Twin powered by www.RSETengine.com. Use your own Matterport MatterPak for the Zombie fighting environment or use one of the examples provided. And, it's free (to help you visualize the potential) for Matterport + RSET engine from Matterport Partner Enomalies, LLC (RSET). Fight ZOMBIES today and learn more about Fighting ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in any Matterport digital twin powered by www.RSETengine.com on Tuesday, 18 October 2022: ► WGAN-TV | Flight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport digital twin mesh view powered by www.RSETengine.com My guests are: 1. RSET Founder and CEO Bill Gregory 2. RSET Director of Operations Michael Schmidt 3. RSET Unity 3D Developer Michael Probst In addition to a demo of fighting ZOMBIES within Matterport digital twins mesh view, I will ask Bill and Michael about using RSET for: ► CONSUMER – Do more with your Matterport digital twins. Plan layouts, change furniture, play games, and more. Your scan, your rules. ► DEFENSE – Use existing synthetic environments or create new ones to maximize sets and reps for a variety of infantry-related training scenarios. ► PUBIC SAFETY / FIRE / EMS – Train for high risk scenarios without the expense. Suppression, command sim, triage, and more in the critical buildings in your city. ► LAW – Digitally recreate incidents in the next generation of trial graphics. Virtually bring the jury to the scene and walk them around. RSET Clients Include ► US Department of the Navy | Science & Technology ► US Department of the Navy | Marine Corps ► Lexington, KY Fire Department ► OLF | Oldfather Law Firm About RSET Lexington, KY-based RSET makes software that allows Matterporters to interact with Matterport 3D scans in meaningful yet fun ways. The Rapid Synthetic Environment Tool (RSET) allows you to walk through your Matterport 3D scans and paint on the walls, add furniture and other objects, record video from virtual cameras, and so much more. The RSET most recent venture is a partnership with Matterport where you can play a Zombie survival game in your MatterPaks (free at www.MatterPakAttack.com). Our more serious work is with the Navy and first responders to provide virtual training exercises in digital twins such as active shooter, fire suppression and mass casualty event training.

Oct 21, 20221h 0m

Ep 146146. As Residential Real Estate Markets Tighten, Digital Twins Provide a Competitive Edge for Listing Agents and Sellers

As Residential Real Estate Markets Tighten, Digital Twins Provide a Competitive Edge for Listing Agents and Sellers Survey Finds 33% of Recent US Homebuyers Purchased a Home Sight Unseen, While 89% Consider 3D Virtual Tours as Important to the Buying Process SUNNYVALE, California, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) released insights from a global survey of consumer homebuyer trends that found digital twins, when used to create 3D virtual tours, are increasingly effective for driving home sales. For sellers facing headwinds against rising interest rates creating buyers with reduced spending power, leading to potential price reductions, 3D virtual tours can provide listings with outsized exposure to drive buyer interest. For agents who are competing to win new listings, digital twins are a powerful marketing and service offering to win new clients. Digital twins are particularly influential in the US as buyers are willing to move farther distances due to the flexibility of remote work. The survey, conducted by OnePoll in June 2022*, found 33% of US buyers in the past two years bought their property sight unseen, and 62% of buyers said virtual tools would be important for future purchases. Over 35% of buyers chose to move because they needed more home office space for remote work, and 34% of buyers in the past two years relocated over 50 miles, making a 3D virtual tour the most practical solution for efficiently touring multiple homes from afar. “While the pandemic created an acute need to showcase properties remotely, buyers have found they actually prefer Matterport’s 3D virtual tours over visiting a bunch of properties in-person. They’re easy to navigate, available 24/7, and provide buyers with an accurate depiction of a home’s overall look, feel and layout,” said Bernard Nguyen, Senior Director of Business Strategy, Residential Real Estate at Matterport. “Agents are leveraging our digital twins to drive much needed exposure to listings, even reaching buyers who don’t live locally, to expand their buyer pool to sell homes.” Additional US highlights from the survey: ► 31% of buyers spent more time viewing listings with 3D virtual tours ► 62% of buyers believe virtual tools will be an essential resource for future purchases. ► The greatest motivations for home purchases were driven by; Needing more space (41%), investments (37%), and supporting remote work needs (35%). -- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum. www.WGANForum.com

Oct 19, 20224 min

Ep 145145. WGAN-TV | Fight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport powered by RSET (www.RSETengine.com)

Well, this is scary. And, just in time for Halloween. Take your Matterport scans and turn them into a ZOMBIE HORROR GAME! Careful! You are on your own! You can now Fight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport Digital Twin powered by www.RSETengine.com. Use your own Matterport MatterPak for the Zombie fighting environment or use one of the examples provided. And, it's free (to help you visualize the potential) for Matterport + RSET engine from Matterport Partner Enomalies, LLC (RSET). Fight ZOMBIES today and learn more about Fighting ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in any Matterport digital twin powered by www.RSETengine.com on Tuesday, 18 October 2022: ► WGAN-TV | Flight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport digital twin mesh view powered by www.RSETengine.com My guests are: 1. RSET Founder and CEO Bill Gregory 2. RSET Director of Operations Michael Schmidt 3. RSET Unity 3D Developer Michael Probst In addition to a demo of fighting ZOMBIES within Matterport digital twins mesh view, I will ask Bill and Michael about using RSET for: ► CONSUMER – Do more with your Matterport digital twins. Plan layouts, change furniture, play games, and more. Your scan, your rules. ► DEFENSE – Use existing synthetic environments or create new ones to maximize sets and reps for a variety of infantry-related training scenarios. ► PUBIC SAFETY / FIRE / EMS – Train for high risk scenarios without the expense. Suppression, command sim, triage, and more in the critical buildings in your city. ► LAW – Digitally recreate incidents in the next generation of trial graphics. Virtually bring the jury to the scene and walk them around. RSET Clients Include ► US Department of the Navy | Science & Technology ► US Department of the Navy | Marine Corps ► Lexington, KY Fire Department ► OLF | Oldfather Law Firm About RSET Lexington, KY-based RSET makes software that allows Matterporters to interact with Matterport 3D scans in meaningful yet fun ways. The Rapid Synthetic Environment Tool (RSET) allows you to walk through your Matterport 3D scans and paint on the walls, add furniture and other objects, record video from virtual cameras, and so much more. The RSET most recent venture is a partnership with Matterport where you can play a Zombie survival game in your MatterPaks (free at www.MatterPakAttack.com). Our more serious work is with the Navy and first responders to provide virtual training exercises in digital twins such as active shooter, fire suppression and mass casualty event training. --- If you are a Matterport Service Provider, this is a "must watch" WGAN-TV show to learn how you can: ► Create more value for existing clients (particularly schools, museums, theaters, public spaces) ► Get more scanning business by understanding the value of Matterport MatterPak + RSET Engine Plus, if you are thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, this show will be helpful too (outdoors, heigh ceiling, large spaces).

Oct 18, 20221h 0m

Ep 144144. WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera: First Impressions from RKO Photography | Pro3 versus Pro2 and BLK360 | MSP

What are the first impressions of the Matterport Pro3 Camera by a Matterport Service Provider that uses a Pro2 (and has used a BLK360 scanner)? How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Matterport Pro2 Camera? How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Leica BLK360 Scanner? On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 6 October 2022: ✓ WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera: First Impressions and Matterport Pro3 versus Leica BLK360 My guests are: Greater Birmingham, Alabama-based RKO Photography President Roger Owens (@rko1) Greater Birmingham, Alabama-based RKO Photography Vice President Kay Owens RKO Photography has team members in these locations (and travels): Birmingham, AL Tulsa, OK New Orleans, LA Memphis, TN North Carolina (coming soon) South Carolina (coming soon) [travels to Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas] RKO Photography has eight team members and expects to reach 10-12 by the end of 2022. As long-time Matterport Pros - with eight (8) Matterport Pro2 3D Cameras, two (2) Leica BLK360 Camera/Scanner, two (2) Trimble x7s; multiple 360 1-click cameras (Ricoh Theta Z1s, Insta360s; and now seven (7) Matterport Pro3 Cameras, Roger and Kay can speak at length about their Matterport Pro3 Camera first impressions versus the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and versus Leica BLK360 Camera/Scanner. "Currently Matterport probably makes up 50 to 60% of our business, but we are developing a sales force and are actually beginning to pick up large customers directly," writes Roger. "We do not and will not compete with the people who are giving us work, but though hard work and developing our personnel and our system, it is all coming together. It is all about relationships. We are also developing branding through social media." RKO Photography specializes in large commercial spaces; including a project that was nearly 500,000 SQ FT that it completed using Leica BLK360 scanners. -- See examples of Matterport Pro3 Camera shot digital twins in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Oct 6, 20221h 0m

Ep 142142. Five Reasons to Be Among the First to Buy a Matterport Pro3 Camera | AEC | MSP | As-Builts | Facilities Management | Outdoor

Five Reasons to Be Among the First to Buy a Matterport Pro3 Camera Commentary and Analysis by Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum WGAN-TV Podcast WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport) If you are a Matterport Service Provider thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, but are holding off either because you have concerns about the accuracy of the Matterport Pro3 Camera versus the Leica BLK360 scanner – or other concern, here are five reasons to go ahead with your purchase of the Matterport Pro3 Camera. 1. Accuracy of the Matterport Pro3 Camera versus the Leica BLK360 The Matterport Pro3 Camera is significantly more accurate than a Matterport Pro2 Camera and “good enough” when compared to a Leica BLK360 Scanner. ► The accuracy of the Leica BLK360 (1st generation) is 6mm at 10 meters using the settings: High/Very Slow, according to Matterport Support. ► The accuracy of the Matterport Pro3 Camera is +/- 20mm (0.2%) @ 10 meters, according to Matterport Support. [Range is +/- 20 meters (Matterport model) ► The accuracy of the Matterport Pro2 Camera is +/- 54 mm (1%) at 5 meters If these numbers make your eyes glaze over, that’s okay. I could imagine that 80 percent (or more) of the Matterport + Leica BLK360 jobs can now be handled by a Matterport Pro3 Camera. I say this because I could imagine that Matterport Capture Services On-Demand likely weighed in heavy on the the requirements of the Matterport Pro3 Camera: ► The accuracy of the Matterport Pro3 Camera needed to be “good enough” to scan 80 percent (or more) of existing jobs where the BLK360 was required (versus a Matterport Pro2 Camera). [I could imagine that Matterport Capture Services On Demand had difficulty sourcing enough MSPs with a BLK360 resulting in either: Matterport clients paying a travel fee or not going forward with potential projects because of the cost of travel. ► The accuracy of the Matterport Pro3 Camera needed to be “good enough” to scan 80 percent (or more) of potential new jobs where the BLK360 would be required (versus a Matterport Pro2 Camera). ► The Matterport Pro2 Camera needed to be affordable by 80 percent (or more) of Matterport Service Providers: a trade off of accuracy versus price versus value. For a deep-dive discussion of Measurement Accuracy in Matterport Spaces, please see Matterport Support. 2. First Mover Advantages of Buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera While you may be hesitant to lay out $6,000 for a new Matterport Pro3 Camera or $8,000 for a Matterport Pro3 Camera Acceleration Kit (plus, adding a new Matterport Cloud account, if you are on Matterport Classic Pricing), how many new jobs - that could only be possible because of the Matterport Pro3 Camera should weigh-in in your thinking. For example, during WGAN-TV Live at 5, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, my guest, greater Atlanta-area Southern 3D Tours Founder and Matterport 3D Imaging Specialist Larry Gamel shared with us that an architect engaged Southern 3D Tours to do an outdoor elevation shoot (that required either a Matterport Pro3 Camera or Leica BLK360 Scanner). 3. Competitive Advantage (versus other Matterport Service Providers) If you are in a market that has multiple Matterport Service Providers, you may already be experiencing a downward spiral in price: particularly for virtual tours of residential real estate. Buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera will help make your competitors irrelevant - regardless of price - when you are able to do outdoor scanning (where spatial data matters versus Matterport 360 Views); high ceilings (such as a theater, gym or atrium) and large spaces (where accuracy of measurements matter). Plus, I could imagine that those that are first with the Matterport Pro3 Camera may “box out” those that buy the Matterport Pro3 Camera later (rather than sooner). Think first-mover advantages. 4. Matterport Capture Services On Demand, IFTI/Provision Solutions (and More) I could imagine that Matterport Capture Services On Demand, IFTI/PROvision Solutions and other agencies that engage Matterport Service Providers will actively be seeking Matterport Service Providers with Matterport Pro3 Cameras. We Get Around Network curates THE List: a list of Matterport Service Providers with at least one Matterport Pro3 Camera and/or Leica BLK360 Scanner to help grow multi-market Matterport scanning business for MSPs where a Matterport Pro3 Camera or Leica BLK360 Scanner is required. 5. New Verticals Likely Made Possible by the Matterport Pro3 Camera The Matterport Pro3 Camera likely enables new verticals for your Matterport Service Provider business, including: 1. As-Built Surveys 2. Construction Documentation 3. Outdoor Elevations 4. Facilities Management 5. Space Planning I discuss these five verticals at length in my We Get Around Network Forum post on Thursday, September 1, 2022: ► Matterport Pro3 Camera Solves 10 Problems & Helps MSPs with 5 New Use Cases Bonus Reason to Buy the Matterport Pro3 Camera If you frequently experi

Oct 3, 20226 min

Ep 141141-WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera - First Impressions and Pro3 versus Pro2 and Pro3 versus BLK360

1. What are the first impressions of the Matterport Pro3 Camera by a Matterport Service Provider that uses a Pro2 (and has used a BLK360 scanner)? 2. How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Matterport Pro2 Camera? 3. How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Leica BLK360 Scanner? On Thursday, 29 September 2022, my guest will be Southern 3D Tours Matterport 3D Imaging Specialist Larry Gamel . By this Thursday, Larry expects to have done his third Matterport scan using the Matterport Pro3 Camera: including one house that he scanned with the Pro3 and Pro2; and two new construction homes that he is expects to scan on Tuesday, 27 September 2022. Added on Thursday, 29 September 2022: Larry writes, "I did the two new construction jobs and they went well. I've also done a job for [redacted] that was 4800 SQFT with around 10,000 SQFT of exterior. It took a little over 2 hours. I also did a short term rental and had to use the pro 2. That's when the differences really stood out." In the last five years, Larry has done: 1. around 800 Matterport digital twins with a Matterport Pro2 Camera 2. Matterport digital twins of many large spacing; including nearly 120,000 SQ FT 3. Matterport digital twins scanned with a Leica BLK360 Scanner (paired with Matterport Capture app) 4. Matterport digital twins for 3rd party companies 5. Matterport scans for his real estate practice (In addition to being a MSP, Larry is a REALTOR) -- See Matterport Digital Twins shot with the Matterport Pro3 Camera in the We Get Around Network Forum: https://www.wegetaroundnetwork.com/tag/pro3

Sep 29, 202258 min

Ep 140140. EQ3 and Gryd for Virtual Staging (V-Commerce) of Matterport Tours for Apartment Hunters | Matterport Partner

EQ3 and Gryd launch virtual furnishing tech designed to simplify the leasing experience for apartment-hunters WINNIPEG, MB, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian based companies, EQ3 (designer, manufacturer, and retailer of premium furniture and home goods) and Gryd (property technology company serving industry-leading property managers, owners, and REITs) are pleased to announce their first exclusive partnership surrounding two new innovations in PropTech: Space Designer and 3D V-Commerce Tours [of Matterport digital twins]. The Space Designer tool, built for real estate owners and property managers, converts 2D floor plans and virtual tours into interactive 3D models. It is a practical planning tool that allows tenants to envision and execute the design of their next living space with high-end EQ3 pieces that are guaranteed to fit, both physically and stylistically. With Space Designer, users can drag and drop a variety of EQ3's upholstery, bedroom, dining, and rug pieces throughout a space and seamlessly bring it to life with direct-purchase links for EQ3 products embedded within the 3D experience. The second PropTech tool curated by Gryd and EQ3, 3D V-Commerce Tours [of Matterport digital twins] also takes the guesswork out of the leasing and furnishing experience with virtual commerce technology. In collaboration with the leading product visualization platform, Cylindo, 3D V-Commerce Tours puts the virtual staging power in the hands of property owners, allowing them to showcase their properties with stylistically consistent, hyper-realistic virtual EQ3 furniture that attracts their ideal tenants and accurately reflects the quality of their portfolio. This tool also takes the virtual buying experience a step further by allowing users to envision an EQ3-furnished space through an AR or VR headset. Following a successful launch with Toronto's Two Avenue Road, luxury residential residences owned by leading global real estate investor and early 3D V-Commerce Tours adopter Oxford Properties, the technology is now positioned to be launched across portfolios nationwide. "At EQ3 we understand that home has more than four walls. When the time comes to look for something new – being presented with just four walls can be overwhelming. That's why, partnering with Gryd, we have developed Space Designer & 3D V-Commerce Tours - to help movers find and envision their next space to create a home. We hope these tools make the process of relocation a little more fun and a little less stressful by providing a close to real life experience through 3D virtual tours with real-world furniture and customizable, pre-staged floor plans." said Dan Gange, EQ3's Director of E-commerce. --- (Gryd media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum.)

Sep 28, 20224 min

Ep 139139. List: Matterport Service Providers with Matterport Pro3 Camera or Leica BLK360 Scanner

WGAN List: Matterport Service Providers (MSPs) with Matterport Pro3 Camera or Leica BLK360 Scanner Hi All, Companies such as IFTI/PROvision Solutions seek Matterport Services Providers (MSPs) that have at least one: 1. Matterport Pro3 Camera, or 2. Leica BLK360 Scanner/Camera (1st or 2nd generation) To help make it easier for companies like IFTI/PROvision Solutions to find MSPs with Matterport digital twin compatible LiDAR scanners, We Get Around Network created this list. Have you ordered a Matterport Pro3 Camera, Matterport Pro3 Acceleration Kit or Leica BLK360 Scanner/Camera and expect to receive it within 30 days? That's okay. Please complete this WGAN Forum. In addition to companies like IFTI/PROvision Solutions, I anticipate more and more companies -- with locations across the United States and around the globe -- will be seeking MSPs - with a LiDAR camera - that can do: 1. As-Builts 2. Elevations 3. Construction Documentation 4. Outdoor Scanning 5. Tall ceilings 6. Facilities Management It's free to get on the WGAN List. You just need to be a WGAN Forum Member (Join). ---- Are you a MSP with Matterport Pro3 Cameras in MULTIPLE MARKETS? Please complete one form for EACH MARKET that you cover. ---- Best, Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum | WGAN-TV Podcast Atlanta, Georgia USA [email protected] P.S. Not yet a WGAN Forum Member? It's free! Join here: www.JoinWGAN.com

Sep 23, 20221 min

Ep 138138. Robotic Imaging | LiDAR Scanning’s Role in Historic Preservation

The following Robotic Imaging blog post by Robotic Imaging Chief Marketing Officer Natalie Perri is reprinted with the permission of Robotic Imaging. www.RoboticImaging.com Robotic Imaging: LiDAR Scanning’s Role in Historic Preservation With multiple firms and organizations dedicated to preserving historic architectural sites, new technological developments play a critical role in how this industry preserves these special spaces. Laser scanning and its new expansive developments, is unquestionably the most exciting and opportunistic aspect of historic preservation. Laser scanning has quickly become a critical key tool to document and later analyze and preserve historic sites for future generations to enjoy. Naturally, the structural integrity of buildings tend to degrade over time. Preserving historic buildings always has unpredictable risks. But, through detailed data sets, produced by point cloud data extracted from an initial laser scan, these sites can better be restored and foresee potential issues. Unfortunately, some historical sites have already perished. LiDAR technology and laser scanning can work beyond restoration work. Point cloud data can be used to recreate and reconstruct an original environment. People would have the capability to experience a site as it formerly was. Understanding the Term LiDAR "Light detection and ranging" or "laser imaging, detection, and ranging," is in short referred as LiDAR which clearly explains itself as a tool that releases pulsed light waves. The sensor catches the waves that bounce off objects and return. The distance traveled by each pulse is calculated by the sensor using the time taken by each pulse to return. After being repeated millions of times per second, ultimately a real-time 3D image of the target is created. Being one of the most revolutionary techniques in current times, it is being used in multiple fields, including agriculture, archeology, autonomous vehicles, navigation and astronomy. --- Continued in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Sep 21, 20225 min

Ep 137137. Robotic Imaging: How 3D Laser Scanning Can Help You

The following Robotic Imaging blog post by Robotic Imaging Chief Marketing Officer Natalie Perri is reprinted with the permission of Robotic Imaging. www.RoboticImaging.com How Can 3D Laser Scanning Help You? Looking to save time, energy, and money? Here’s the ultimate scanning guide of everything you need to know about 3D laser scanning in construction. Every Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) professional would significantly benefit from 3D laser scanning services. The use of laser scanning has slowly taken over the AEC industry. With the integration of BIM software and 3D scanning services, it seems like the perfect solution for many problems encountered in the profession. As every AEC professional knows, accurate as-built building information is critical to any project’s success. This information extracted from a 3D laser scanning service helps all parties involved significantly expedite the design processes, as it uses highly accurate, baseline information. It’s even able to reduce rework/change orders, as it’s able to detect clashes. It keeps projects on schedule and saves significant time and money. 3D Scanning in Construction Real estate 3D scanning services capture a three-dimensional image of an object in the form of a point cloud. Shape components are recorded, as millions of digital points are virtually plotted, generating a point cloud. After the scan on site is complete, the point cloud data extracted is translated into a 2D or 3D format, depending on the clients’ needs. BIM, an acronym for Building Information Modeling, is a modern approach to architectural design where a 3D model facilitates the construction process for design efficiency. Architectural BIM Modeling makes it possible to visualize a building and foresee its appearance before the construction, thus, allowing for improved decision-making on the project. Majority of firms in the AEC industry opt to use BIM programs, like AutoDesk Revit, for their projects. After the site is scanned, the data is registered and then detailed. The point cloud generated serves as an underlay for an as-built BIM. The latest advancement in 3D scanning technology is becoming more accessible everywhere. They’re already becoming critical tools for construction companies. Integrating a scan-to-BIM service provider, like Robotic Imaging, guarantees more efficiency and faster decision making. AEC professionals are better equipped to handle whatever conflict arises in these projects. --- Continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Sep 19, 20227 min

Ep 136136. Redfin Reports Nearly One-Third of U.S. Homes Are Bought With Cash, Well Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Redfin Reports Nearly One-Third of U.S. Homes Are Bought With Cash, Well Above Pre-Pandemic Levels For buyers taking out loans, the share of homes purchased using FHA and VA loans are both up slightly from record lows as the market cools down SEATTLE--Friday, September 16, 2022 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nearly one-third (31.4%) of U.S. home purchases were paid for with all cash in July, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s near the eight-year high reached in February and up from 27.5% a year earlier. The share of all-cash purchases jumped in early 2021 during the pandemic-driven homebuying frenzy and has remained elevated since then. All-cash purchases are prevalent with today’s affluent buyers largely because mortgage rates have doubled from a year ago, reaching 6% in mid-September. Buyers who don’t use loans avoid high interest payments that exacerbate home prices, which remain near record highs even as the housing market slows. All-cash purchases jumped in popularity last year because they allowed buyers to stand out among fierce competition: Bidding-war rates reached record highs in early 2021 due to sub-3% mortgage rates and remote work driving homebuyer demand. Remote work has also given more Americans the option to use all cash, as it allowed a record share of homebuyers to relocate, often from expensive to affordable parts of the country. U.S. home values have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, which means Americans who sell a home in a pricey place like San Francisco may use equity to pay cash in a more affordable area like Las Vegas. Investors are also contributing to the all-cash boom. Real estate investors bought up a record share of the U.S. housing stock in the fourth quarter of last year, and their share has remained above pre-pandemic levels since then. About three-quarters of investor home purchases are made with cash. --- Redfin media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Sep 16, 20226 min

Ep 135135. WGAN-TV | Photographers: 8 Reasons to Join Urbanimmersive Franchise Network | #Matterport Competitor

1. What is the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network? 2. What are the 8 reasons real estate photographers should join the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network? Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 15 September 2022 when my guest will be Urbanimmersive VP, Business Development and Partnerships François-Hugues Liberge : WGAN-TV | 8 Reasons Real Estate Photographers Should Join the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network I will ask François to elaborate on these eight (8) reasons rReal estate photographers should join the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network: 1. Focus on what you love 2. Join a national group while keeping your own identify 3. Get preferred pricing on Urbanimmersive services 4. Create recurring revenue streams 5. Get help with your marketing 6. Protect your clients 7. Receive potential orders from national accounts 8. Help you with taking care of your customer service To get up-to-speed on Urbanimmersive services, watch this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show that aired live on Thursday, 9 June 2022: https://vimeo.com/718889931

Sep 16, 202259 min

Ep 134134. Urbanimmersive Launches a Franchise Program for Real Estate Photographers | Matterport Competitor

SAINT-HUBERT, Quebec, Thursday, September 1, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urbanimmersive Inc. (“Urbanimmersive,” the “Company” or “UI”) (TSV-V UI) (OTCQB: UBMRF) is proud to announce the launch of a franchise program for its 3D photography solutions. This franchise program fits with the Company's accelerated growth plan announced in June 2021 aimed at expanding the Company's activities more quickly and increasing the adoption of its technological solutions for all photographers. This program therefore complements the strategy of acquiring well-established real estate photography agencies in selected territories in North America with the goal of integrating Company’s SaaS products to 2D/3D photography services offered, and which has already resulted in the acquisition of not less than 8 real estate photography agencies over the last 15 months (corporate franchises) and which should continue in the future, in addition to the sale of franchises, given the successful integration of those businesses acquired so far. The franchise program is particularly aimed at full-time photographers working alone or with a small team and who wish to: 1. differentiate themselves by offering to their clients innovative value-added 3D technological solutions while having access to a state-of-the-art photography management platform ('ERP'), including online ordering and instant appointment booking, as well as additional internal services offered ‘à la carte’ for the creation of floor plans and photo editing 2. obtaining support for administration, customer service, marketing and sales, so that photographers can devote all their time to what they do best and where their interests are, which is photography. Urbanimmersive offers many tools that franchisees will benefit from including the photography including: 1. the ERP platform 2. a route optimization system 3. a fully-automated payroll system 4. single property websites 5. 3D tours 6. 2D and 3D floor plans 7. 3D photography equipment offered at low cost --- Urbanimmersive media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Sep 14, 20224 min

Ep 133133. Robotic Imaging: The Complete Scan-to-bim Process

The following Robotic Imaging blog post by Robotic Imaging Chief Marketing Officer Natalie Perri is reprinted with the permission of Robotic Imaging. www.RoboticImaging.com Robotic Imaging: The Complete Scan-to-BIM Process Scan-to-BIM is a process that makes use of cutting-edge technologies like 3D laser scanning, and high-definition photogrammetry for the purpose of creating a BIM model of a building or existing space. The result of a digital survey that has been processed by particular software is a point cloud or 3D mesh, which is a collection of points arranged in three dimensions. A BIM modeling program can be used to import the point cloud and create digital models of the existing structure. The process of Scan-to-BIM is divided into 6 main steps. Let's discuss all of these. Suggested reading: If you want to learn more about best scanning practices, check out this article. Step 1: Identifying The Information Required Whenever we plan to do something, our first step is always to identify the type of information which is required. The Scan-to-BIM process is no exception. You must specify your scope of work (SOW) and the manner in which you will use the 3D BIM model if you intend to use Scan-to-BIM. The level of detail (LOD) of 100 - 500 must be selected for your model in order to guarantee that it is accurate. At this particular stage, you must identify the following: 1. Scope of work (SOW) 2. Deliverable formats 3. Level of Detail (LOD) 4. The QC process 5. Purpose of using the model Step 2: Scan Planning The next step is scan planning, when parameters are set before obtaining a 3D scan. Due to the fact that it is challenging to identify building design documentation that has already been completed, optimizing the scanning parameters may be useful. It also entails determining all the attributes required for scanning. Following are some of the important parameters: 1. Space resolution 2. Accuracy 3. Coverage 4. Location 5. Angular resolution Step 3: Point Cloud Scanning A "point" designates where this surface is in connection to the 3D laser scanner. These points are all added together to create a single, incredibly precise image known as a point cloud. Multiple point cloud scans are used in order to create an accurate and precise digital image of a structure or a building using well-known laser scanning equipment. A few of these may include Leica, Faro, Riegl, and Trimble. A thorough outlook of the structure is provided by the point cloud scan, guaranteeing the accuracy of the representation. Step 4: Registration: Decrypting The Point Cloud Data In step 4, BIM software such as Autodesk ReCap receives point clouds from the building's scan and inputs them. Through team collaboration and the use of real-world data, a point cloud or mesh is created in support of BIM processes utilizing images that have been imported into ReCap along with laser scans. This point cloud or mesh is then made available to support a variety of use cases in the AEC sector. Step 5: 3D BIM Modeling At this stage, real-world point clouds are converted into digital representations of the project in 3D BIM modeling. Starting with the point cloud scan verification and file insertion in Revit, a series of processes must be used to model the point cloud scan. An as-built 3D BIM model is produced with the help of point cloud scan data that can ultimately be used for the building's renovation as well as reconstruction. Step 6: Quality Control At this last step, when projects are being checked, the use of Scan-to-BIM Revit plugins is made in order to verify the standard of these projects. A scan-to-BIM checklist is utilized for the purpose of evaluating the quality of a 3D BIM model. Revit section views can be utilized in order to look for design deviations. This makes it easier to find MEP clashes and coordinate between trades, which can be further utilized to gauge inconsistencies and differences. Now, you might be thinking this is a long and laborious process. What are the true benefits for opting for a Scan-to-BIM method instead of the traditional methods? If you didn't get our point, don't worry because we are about to discuss the top four benefits of 3D laser scanning services offered by Robotic Imaging for architects so that you can have a clear understanding. Here are the benefits that you as an architect can get with the 3D laser scan services. 1. High Scan Accuracy We all know that in every industry, there are chances that humans can impact the world accuracy of industrial processes. However, that is not a problem with 3D laser scan services offered by Robotic Imaging because it doesn't require any human interpretation or input. And because of that, there is almost no room for error, which makes an architect extremely confident about their designs. 2. Less Time Consumption The best part about using 3D laser scan services for architectural procedures is that you get real-time data from a million points that you can use to collectiv

Sep 14, 20227 min

Ep 132132. WGAN-TV | Ukrainian (UCCA)-Georgia Branch Initiatives to Help Ukraine | How Photographers/Videographers Can Help

What can you do to help Ukraine? Find out on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 8 September 2022: ✓ WGAN-TV | Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Georgia Branch Initiatives to Help Ukraine My guest will be Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Georgia Branch Board Member and President Nataliia Onyskiv. Among my questions: What can we do to help Ukraine? (where ever you are!) (If you follow me on Facebook, you likely have noticed that I am a volunteer photographer for Ukrainian events in the greater Atlanta area and I create/like/share many social media posts about Ukrainian: particularly related to Ukrainian events in Atlanta.) Examples of My Volunteer Photos/Video Shoots 1. UCCA-GA-Everything will be Ukraine Concert 2. UCCA-Georgia Branch at Decatur Arts Festival 3. Atlanta | War is Not Over Rally 4. Ukraine | An American and Ukrainian Patriotic Program 5. Stand With Ukraine-The International Night Market Atlanta in Roswell, Georgia I also shoot 360 virtual tours - and 360 video - to help amplify the Ukrainian story: ✓ Everything will be Ukraine Concert ✓ Stand With Ukraine Rally in Atlanta on Saturday, 5 March 2022 (You do not need to be Ukrainian to help amplify the story in your market.)

Sep 8, 20221h 16m

Ep 131131. Matterport Pro3 Camera Solves 10 Problems and Helps MSPs with 5 New Use Cases

Commentary and Analysis by Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum WGAN-TV Live at 5 WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport) Matterport hit a grand slam home run with the design, build, distribution and pricing of the Matterport Pro3 Camera for Matterporters around the globe. The Matterport Pro3 Camera solves 10 problems and enables at least five new use cases for Matterport Service Providers (MSPs). While the Leica BLK360 image laser scanner paired with the Matterport Capture app solves most of the following challenges with its LiDAR scanning tech for capturing spatial data (versus the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera’s structured light tech), the BLK360 $20,400 starting price – versus the Pro3 $5,995 starting price – is simply too high (and capturing spatial data too slow) to scale a global network of Matterporters with the necessary image laser scanner required for scanning much of the built world. Until the Pro3 announcement on August 30, 2022, that was a big-big-big problem for Matterport. Given Matterport’s ambitious plans for its Matterport Capture Services On-Demand program - now in 150 plus cities among seven countries – and the challenges of the Pro2 and BLK360, my only surprise about the Pro3 is that it took Matterport so long to introduce it. For more on this topic, please see my post in the We Get Around Network Forum in January 2022: Why Matterport will Build and Sell a Leica BLK360 Clone for Less Than $7,500. Unlike Leica that likely needs to make a profit on each BLK360 LiDAR scanner sold, I could imagine that Matterport is uniquely positioned with the Pro3 to sell at or near cost because Matterport has additional fly-wheel revenue stream opportunities from scanning spaces, including: [We Get Around Network Forum Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod's Commentary and Analysis continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Sep 1, 202218 min

Ep 130130. Matterport Reinvents the Digital Twin with the Revolutionary Pro3 Camera and New Cloud Platform

Matterport Reinvents the Digital Twin with the Revolutionary Pro3 Camera and New Cloud Platform Breakthrough innovations in 3D capture technology and AI-powered digital twin software create new ways for enterprises to market and manage properties digitally SUNNYVALE, California, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), today introduced the all-new Matterport Pro3 Camera along with major updates to its industry-leading digital twin cloud platform. The Pro3 is a breakthrough in 3D capture technology, ready to digitize every aspect of the physical world, indoors and outdoors. Matterport’s next generation digital twin platform builds on the company’s groundbreaking immersive virtual experiences to enable advanced workgroup collaboration and productivity, delivering cost savings and revenue growth for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to global enterprises. These new offerings arrive as global demand for digital twins – visually immersive, interactive 3D models of buildings and spaces – continues to rise. Forrester Research reports 55% of global software technology decision makers are already adopting digital twins1. As an industry leader, Matterport saw 52% growth in total subscribers in the second quarter [2022] compared to the year ago period, and already serves 23% of the Fortune 1000 with its digital twin platform. “Today marks a pivotal breakthrough in 3D technology with the introduction of the most powerful products Matterport has ever created," said RJ Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Matterport. "Our new Pro3 camera and cloud platform create some of the world's most accurate, immersive and stunning digital twins. The opportunity has never been greater for companies to embrace the power of Matterport digital twins to transform their business." --- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Aug 30, 202211 min

Ep 129129. WGAN-TV | Transform Your Retail Experiences in Matterport Spaces powered by www.L2vr.co | eCommerce | Shopify | WooCommerce

Are you wondering: 1. how to seamlessly integrate Matterport + Shopify or Matterport + WooCommerce? 2. how to enhance brand identity, with customized menus, MatterTags and billboards? 3. how to add interactive design elements for marketing events that include gamification, virtual staging or live streaming? Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 25 August 2022 when my guests will be: 1. L2VR.co Business Development Kelly Zhang (@l2iot) and 2. L2VR.co General Administration Danny Ng Kelly and Danny will demo and discuss how L2VR.co can help you with their official Matterport Partner eCommerce integrations. If you need custom integration (development) of Matterport + eCommerce, L2vc.co can help you with that as well (and demonstrate a couple of high-end eCommerce integrations showing that! You can sign-up for a 14-day free trial at: www.L2vr.co and/or email: [email protected] Best, Dan --- About L2 (Info Provided by L2) Value-added Service for your Matterport Spaces L2 is a virtual tour solutions provider, dedicated to 3D reality creation and virtual experience application development. L2 provides online and offline solutions, including: ✓ service robot customization ✓ VR/AR applications ✓ tailor-made brand experience ✓ And more! L2 serves users in more than 30 countries. The services provided by L2 include: ✓ 3D panoramic scanning ✓ interactive game experience design ✓ 3D navigation ✓ online location-based services in virtual space ✓ 3D furniture display ✓ service robot integration ✓ user browsing data analysis L2's unique 3D navigation service is applicable for: ✓ large shopping malls ✓ hotels ✓ museums ✓ other large complexes Features of virtual tour also include: ✓ virtual staging ✓ gamification ✓ synchronized guided tour ✓ multi-language audio tour ✓ e-commerce shop integration ✓ 3D space web design customization Please visit L2VR.co for more information and sign up for 14-day Free Trial. L2 is an official Matterport Partner.

Aug 29, 20221h 10m

Ep 128128. Matterport and North Carolina Regional MLS Pioneer the Industry’s First MLS Virtual Showing Service System

Matterport and North Carolina Regional MLS Pioneer the Industry’s First MLS Virtual Showing Service System North Carolina Regional MLS is integrating Matterport’s Digital Twin Platform to provide a more streamlined, virtual homebuying process for buyers, sellers, and Realtors SUNNYVALE, California, August 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced a partnership with North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS), one of the largest and most recognized Multiple Listing Services in North Carolina. Through the partnership, NCRMLS will integrate the Matterport Digital Twin Platform with its new showing management system, BrokerBay. The collaboration enables Realtors served by the NCRMLS to host virtual tours and open houses, streamlining the homebuying process for Realtors, as well as their buyers and sellers. “Adding a virtual tour feature is vital when working with remote buyers, who are able to prescreen a home’s look, feel, and layout,” said Patrick LaJeunesse, Director of Marketing at NCRMLS. “Today’s homebuying experience has shifted, and we’re thrilled to be integrating Matterport’s Digital Twin Platform to enable Realtors to conduct more productive showings with qualified buyers. The partnership between Matterport and NCRMLS is the industry’s first MLS Virtual Showing Service system.” Realtors can schedule and invite clients to meet virtually within a property’s Matterport digital twin, live chat with clients from around the world, and conduct virtual open houses and walkthroughs. Matterport’s Digital Twin Platform powers 3D tours, room dimensions, and accurate floor plans that provides potential buyers with a clear understanding of a home’s space and allows Realtors to reach more out-of-town homebuyers who may not yet live in the local market. A recent study by Matterport surveyed U.S. homeowners who purchased their home in the last two years and found that 34 percent relocated more than 50 miles away from their previous residence. --- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Aug 23, 20225 min

Ep 127127. WGAN-TV | AEC Team Meetings Inside Your BIM Models, powered by SuperViz | #AEC #Construction #Facilities Management

magine architects, engineers and construction contractors meeting, presenting and collaborating inside of a BIM model: a space that does not (yet) exist. Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 18 August 2022 for: => WGAN-TV | AEC Team Meetings Inside Your BIM Models, powered by SuperViz My guests will be: 1. SuperViz Co-Founder and CEO Russ Rive and 2. SuperViz Head of Sales Marcelo Franco Russ and Macelo will demo how an AEC team can meet inside of a: 1. BIM model 2. CAD file (such as Revit, SketchUp and SketchFab) Topics Include 1. Save Time and Increase Engagement - SuperViz supports BIM remote collaboration with integrated immersive video conferencing in browsers with no downloads and just a couple clicks 2. Share pre-build designs - Share your SuperViz link with collaborators and ‘teleport’ them to meet inside your project. 3. Access 3D tools during meetings - Includes Wireframes, Floor Plan, Reset View and Measurement Ruler. 4. Make meetings efficient - Shared view options and avatars ensure everyone’s on the same page during virtual discussions. 5. Empower your team’s decision-making process 6. Anticipate decisions and avoid rework 7. Meet, record and share Note: Russ and Marcelo were my guests on WGAN-TV Live at 5 that aired on Thursday, 30 June 2022 for the show (below): => WGAN-TV | Meet, Present and Collaborate Inside Your Matterport Tours powered by SuperViz Want to get started with SuperViz today? 1. Start a 14-Day Free Trial 2. Schedule a SuperViz Demo 3. SuperViz Pricing (scroll down) Questions that I should ask Russ and Marcelo? Best, Dan SuperViz Links 1. SuperViz website 2. SuperViz on LinkedIn 3. SuperViz Co-Founder and CEO Russ Rive on LinkedIn 4. SuperViz YouTube Channel 5. SuperViz Direction of Marketing Áine Kmen (@AineSuperViz) 6. SuperViz Head of Sales & Customer Success Marcelo Franco

Aug 22, 202246 min

Ep 126126. Matterport Partners with Technology Distributor TD SYNNEX to Integrate 3D Digital Twin Platform Across Network of 150,000 Resellers

Matterport Partners with Technology Distributor TD SYNNEX to Integrate 3D Digital Twin Platform Across Network of 150,000 Resellers Partnership with leading enterprise technology distributor aims to capture North American property market of nearly 1 billion spaces SUNNYVALE, Calif., Thursday, August 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced that it is expanding its presence in the North American market, joining forces with TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) as a key distributor of Matterport solutions. TD SYNNEX has a large reseller network of 150,000 that service industries including the technology sector, government agencies, and more. These resellers and their sales teams will now offer Matterport’s industry leading technology to their customers to help deliver the value of digital twins to their business. The partnership with TD SYNNEX marks a significant opportunity for Matterport to reach more large enterprises as the company continues to drive adoption of the technology across industries including commercial and residential real estate, facilities management, construction, and the retail sector. TD SYNNEX is a leading distributor and IT solution aggregator headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California with a workforce of 22,000 supporting over 150,000 customers. With this partnership, Matterport joins more than 1,500 best-in-class technology vendors in TD SYNNEX’s portfolio which focus on high-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data and analytics, IoT, mobility, and everything-as-a-service. “The demand for 3D digital twins continues to surge, and more and more companies have come to understand the power digital twins bring when optimizing operations, fostering remote collaboration, all while having the potential to drive down their business costs,” said Scott C. Barker, Senior Vice President, Print Solutions, TD SYNNEX. “We’re thrilled to bring Matterport to our customers to serve this surging demand.” --- Matterport media release continues in the WGAN Forum (www.WGANForum.com)

Aug 18, 20224 min

Ep 125125-WGAN-TV | IFTI/PROvision Solutions-Order Matterport Digital Twins Globally

1. Do you need dozens (or hundreds) of Matterport digital twin scanned across the U.S., Canada, Europe and/or Asia? 2. Are you seeking one company/one invoice/one point of contact for all your Matterport digital twin scanning? 3. Do you need Matterport digital twins captured with a Matterport Pro 3D Camera or a LiDAR scanner/camera? On Thursday, 11 August 2022, my guest will be IFTI/PROvision Solutions Vice President of Business Development James Duffy for this WGAN-TV Live at Noon ET show: => WGAN-TV | IFTI/PROvision Solutions: Ordering Matterport Digital Twins Globally Discussion Includes 1. About IFTI/PROvision Solutions 2. How IFTI/PROvision Solutions began offering Matterport scanning at scale 3. IFTI/PROvision Solutions sweet spots 4. Category Examples: Retail, hospitality, fast good, retail chains, senior living, gas stations 5. Client Examples: Wendy’s, L'Occitane, Jamba Juice, Arby’s, Buckle, Chilis, Dollar Tree, Fresenius, Heartland Dental, Walgreens, US Bank 6. Use-Case Examples: As-Builts, Construction Documentation, Facilities Management, Visual Merchandising, Store Remodels, retail facilities 7. Phases: Plan / Build / Operate / Optimize 8. Case Studies: As-Builts | Weekly Construction Documentation | Facilities Management 9. Matterport Add Ons: Floor Plans, Single Property Websites, DSLR photos, Leica BLK360 scans How to reach James Duffy: ✓ 1-800-490-3657 ✓ [email protected] ✓ IFTI/PROvision Solutions ✓ Request a IFTI/PROvision Solutions Demo with James Duffy Questions that I should ask James during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show? Best, Dan Who is IFTI/PROvision Solutions IFTI/PROvision Solutions is national service agency providing Matterport scanning at scale, anywhere in North America (and, internationally). IFTI started out 20+ years ago in the construction industry as a provider of independent concrete slab moisture testing. Over the years, IFTI has developed a reputation for providing reliable information and expert solutions at scale for any number of projects and/or locations across the country. IFTI applies this same processes to Matterport digital twins to begin providing our customers with better visibility into their commercial spaces, along with: ✓ as-built floor plans ✓ weekly or monthly construction progress documentation ✓ facilities management ✓ site surveys / store remodels ✓ visual merchandising ✓ and more Ultimately, IFTI/PROvision Solutions goal is to educate and drive up the value of Matterport scanning (and thus drive up the market rates for Matterport Service Partners) in the AEC space because prices have been anchored at low amounts by the fact that this technology was initially intended for smaller, non-commercial spaces. Matterport Scanning at Scale | One Point of Contact | One Quote | One Invoice

Aug 11, 202255 min

Ep 124124. Leaked! Matterport Pro3 LiDAR Camera-Scanner 1st Reported by WGAN Forum Member @RealityMediaMix

Leaked: Matterport Pro3 LiDAR Camera/Scanner 1st Reported by WGAN Forum Member @RealityMediaMix Matterport Reseller Likely Jumps the Gun; Matterport Pro3 Page Removed from Reseller's Website Hi All, According to the now-removed webpage for the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR Scanner/Camera is: "The best priced 3D Camera to provide speedy capture and accelerate project completion with ease." Here are the specs, according to the now removed webpage. 1. Outdoor Capture - Scans indoor and outdoor to capture entire properties in a single, high-quality model – even in full sunlight. 2. Long Range – Long-range performance allows for better, easier scanning of expansive spaces. 3. Dependable Accuracy – High accuracy laser scanner provides more precise measurements and higher fidelity 3D models. 4. Fast Scans – Faster scan times combined with greater scan range results in significant time-savings for larger properties. Scan 4X faster in extra large spaces and outdoor. 5. Professional Imagery – Professional photo resolution and color quality with unlimited 4K print quality photography. 6. The Best Price-Performance Mix – a fraction of the price of similarly-performing capture devices. 7. High Accuracy (0.2% devision) plus or minus 20mm (Pro2 deviation plus or minus 1%) 8. Sensor Range – 20 meters (66 feet) (Pro2 4.5 meters: 15 feet) Since Matterport did its 2Q22 Fiscal Results announcement yesterday – Wednesday, 10 August 2022 – that might have been a time to make this Matterport Pro3 LiDAR Scanner/Camera announcement. So, I could imagine that the earliest that the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR Camera/Scanner will be announced will be Monday, August 15, 2022. That said, Matterport usually distributes their media releases on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Your thoughts? Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum www.WGANForum.com

Aug 11, 20222 min

Ep 123123. Matterport Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results, with Stronger-than-Expected Subscription Revenue and Non-GAAP EPS

Matterport Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results, with Stronger-than-Expected Subscription Revenue and Non-GAAP EPS 1. Subscription revenue rose 20% year-over-year, above Company guidance 2. Services revenue increased 74% year-over-year 3. Q2 GAAP loss per share of $0.23 4. Non-GAAP loss per share of $0.12, better than Company guidance 5. Matterport increases full year revenue guidance range to $132 to $138 million, narrows full year guidance range for non-GAAP loss per share to $0.46 to $0.50 6. Balance sheet remains strong with $562 million cash and investments and no debt SUNNYVALE, California, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) (“Matterport” or the “Company”), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. “We delivered another strong quarter, increasing our subscriber count by 52% to 616,000 subscribers. We expanded Spaces Under Management by 44% to over 8 million spaces,” said RJ Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Matterport. “We continue to see strength in our enterprise subscriber base, and believe that customers who adopt digital twins will realize increased revenues and lower their operating costs, gaining a powerful advantage in any economic environment. Our laser focus on delivering measurable customer value for large enterprises and small businesses alike is fueling our growth and scaling our platform. Our recent acquisition of VHT Studios extends our offering to satisfy the growing demand for digital twins and integrated marketing solutions for the residential, commercial and hospitality real estate industries,” Pittman added. -- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Aug 10, 20226 min

Ep 122122. WGAN-TV: 9+ SIMLAB STAGES Updates for Matterport Integrations for AEC

SIMLAB has updated nine plus (9+) features in SIMLAB STAGES to help communicate and manage commercial construction and renovation (AEC) projects. On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 28 July 2022, my guest will be SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Koźlak, PhD Eng. (@SIMLAB) whom will demo: ✓ 9+ SIMLAB STAGES Updates for Matterport Digital Twin Integrations for AEC 1. Matterport Mattertag importer is now ready 2. Brush Tool Kit for adding comments to Screenshots 3. Email notifications for notes and their status change 4. High, Medium and Low quality switch for 3D models (Desktop) 5. Project location by integration with Google Maps 6. Transfer of notes between stages (Web & Desktop) 7. Custom Branding 8. Value-Added Reseller of SIMLAB STAGES 9. Freemium 10. Public demos Best, Dan SIMLAB Links ✓ SIMLAB website ✓ SIMLAB STAGES micro-site ✓ SIMLAB YouTube Channel ✓ SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Kozlak ✓ WGAN Forum: @SIMLAB @Jedrzej --- About SIMLAB STAGES (Info provided by SIMLAB) STAGES is a construction monitoring solution combined with a cross-sector communication platform that allows easy free viewing and comparison of sequential scans. A single platform to host multiple types of building representations including scan, CAD, and BIM to transparently compare at any point in time are helpful as a permanent record of foundation placement, framing completion, mechanical installation, pre-drywall, and owner turnover. An entire team is able to remotely monitor progress from anywhere. STAGES gives everyone tools to post an issue, add audio, brush and picture notes, and resolve the issue. The complete history is saved within STAGES. This allows variances from plan to field to be controlled, tracked and resolved. Regardless of a newly constructed facility or renovation, the stored views are permanently available for reference. STAGES allows to: • 2D PDF and CAD plans, and/or 3D BIM model to be viewed simultaneously with any scan stage. • easily combine and overlay IFC, BIM models, Matterport Scans, OBJ, PDF blueprints, and FBX scans into a single viewer. • step through the timeline to explore the building from any viewpoint. Easily validate property condition at any point in time.

Jul 29, 202255 min

Ep 121121. Matterport Partners with Burns & McDonnell to Help Energy, Utilities, and Manufacturing Industries

Matterport Partners with Burns & McDonnell to Help Energy, Utilities, and Manufacturing Industries Save Time and Money with Digital Twins Burns & McDonnell is using Matterport’s Digital Twin Platform to help customers reduce average project schedules by 30 percent and eliminate travel by 80 percent SUNNYVALE, California, Thursday, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced a partnership with Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, construction and architecture firm providing services for critical infrastructure companies. Through the partnership, Burns & McDonnell customers can use the Matterport Digital Twin Platform, including software services and hardware, to optimize construction expansion and maintenance projects. The collaboration equips businesses in the energy, utilities, and manufacturing industries with a continuous digital, visual documentation solution that improves operations, enhances collaboration, and increases safety in each project stage. “From a project’s design to construction phase, Matterport digital twins unlock unparalleled efficiencies across our customer projects,” said Teddy Menke, Product Manager of Burns & McDonnell. “With access to Matterport’s hardware to capture digital twins and spatial data, our entire customer ecosystem can optimize the documentation process, collaborate more efficiently, and improve worksite safety across all project stages. Recently, Burns & McDonnell won the UTC IMPACT award for our innovative approach, where we showcased how we successfully leveraged the Matterport platform to execute a multi-year, multi-state effort to replace a telecom network for Southern Company, a leading US-based energy company.” The partnership with Burns & McDonnell enables our joint customers to seamlessly access and manage 3D digital twins of their facilities, complete with 4K imagery and accurate measurements to help develop construction plans. Using digital twins helps clients eliminate the time spent manually measuring a facility, reduces the time it takes to document existing facilities, and helps avoid facility interruptions so design work continues while a facility operates. With Matterport, Burns & McDonnell provides digital twin management and solutions that have helped its customer base, including Central Lincoln People’s Utility District (CLPUD), an electric utility company based in Oregon that services roughly 55,000 customers. Since leveraging the Matterport platform starting in 2018, CLPUD has seen success in decreasing costly employee travel, increasing collaboration across teams while eliminating the need for over 250 expensive repeat site visits to 45 different facilities, allowing them to complete their projects under budget and on time. --- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Jul 28, 20225 min

Ep 120120-WGAN-TV | Intro to Mattertraffic for Real-Time, In-Depth Matterport Tour and MatterTag Statistics

1. Are you seeking robust data analytics for Matterport digital twins and Mattertags? 2. Are you seeking insights that allow you to understand your customers better? 3. Do you want to be able to better understand how visitors to Matterport tours interact with your models? 4. Wondering what the demographics are of your Matterport tour visitors? 5. Wondering how to schedule and share reports with stakeholders easily and efficiently? My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 21 July 2022 is Matterport Partner Mattertaffic CTO and Founder Diego Orofino (@mattertraffic). Diego will demo and discuss all this and more on: ✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5 | Intro to Mattertraffic for Real-Time, In-Depth Matterport Stats (Diego is also runs a long-time New York City-based Matterport Service Provider business: RealVirtualZone) Diego will do a deep-dive demo of Mattertraffic that includes: 1. Mattertraffic Real-Time Traffic (Matterport digital twin and Matterport Mattertags) 2. Mattertraffic Granular Location Insights 3. Mattertraffic Audience Demographics 4. Mattertraffic Schedule Reports (automated delivery) 5. Mattertraffic Shared Reports 6. Mattertraffic Navigation Heatmaps (coming soon) 7. Mattertraffic Matterport Mattertag statistics 8. Mattertraffic implementation workflow 9. Mattertraffic pricing 10. What problems does Mattertraffic solve? 11. What are the best use-cases for Mattertraffic? 12. Why did you create Mattertraffic? 13. Specific Mattertraffic implementation shopping/e-commerce conversion tracking examples? (such as Whirlpool example | Matterport Digital Twin | Adweek) 14. Syncing 15. Custom Links (sub-set of tour) 16. Uses Cases: Retail | Real Estate | Hospitality/Travel (such as Museums)

Jul 21, 20221h 12m

Ep 119119. WGAN-TV | How to Make Money with TourBuilder by LCP Media (Ricoh Theta Z1 Owners/Planned Buyers)

LCP Media needs hundreds of real estate photographers across the U.S. to shoot 360s of apartments for lease (and other spaces). If you shoot 3D/360 tours with a Ricoh Theta Z1 – or willing to buy a Ricoh Theta Z1 when you get an order, please complete this LCP Media form: www.LCPmedia.com/TourBuilderX Plus ... Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 14 July 2022: => WGAN-TV | How to Make $$$$$ with TourBuilder 360 Hosting Platform powered by LCP Media My guest will be LCP Media (TourBuilder) Chief Executive Officer Wojciech Kalembasa (@TourBuilder) to show and tell us about the TourBuilder 360 Hosting Platform powered by LCP Media and about opportunities shooting 360s of apartments for lease (and other spaces) for LCP Media. Topics Include 1. Sweet Spots for 5,000 properties already on TourBuilder, including: Multifamily (Example Tour) TourBuilder virtual tours are designed to enhance the apartment search. Whether paired with floor plans, videos, photography or site maps, these apartment virtual tours can truly upgrade the experience. Hospitality (Example Tour) Perfect for conference halls, hotels, wedding venues and even restaurants, our virtual tours elevate the hospitality experience by allowing guests to explore the venue digitally before booking. Senior Living Virtual tours have become a a valuable tool for seniors and their families. Virtual tours help seniors and their families navigate the senior housing search with helpful imagery, videos, calls to action and more. Student Living (Example Tour) Students have a lot of options. By providing a virtual tour on your website, you can help student living prospects simplify their search at the website level and help them feel confident in their next home. Commercial Real Estate (Commercial Real Estate) Whether a large retail center, commercial office or co-working space, virtual tours help prospects get a feel for your floor plan and layout before choosing to buy, rent or even visit your property. Healthcare Hospitals and healthcare businesses offer a lot of options, rooms and amenities. Help future patients feel at ease when choosing if your practice or hospital is right for their needs with a walk-through virtual tour. 2. Demo: How to create a TourBuilder tour 3. TourBuilder Kit 4. TourBuilder Features -- Complete Customization -- Lead Generation -- Easy Sharing -- Powerful Analytics

Jul 15, 20221h 7m

Ep 118118. Asteroom Announces First of its Kind Data Capture Solution for Freddie Mac ACE + PDR

Asteroom Announces First of its Kind Data Capture Solution for Freddie Mac ACE+ PDR Launching a national network for property condition reports, 3D tour technology brings lightning turnaround, industry-leading accuracy and a better borrower experience to property data collection San Francisco, California, Tuesday, July 5, 2022. PRNewswire. Asteroom Inc. today announced it will launch in August a nationwide service to capture property dimension and condition reports for Freddie Mac's ACE+ PDR offering which starts July 17th, 2022. Asteroom's solution expands upon its existing Desktop Appraisal Service for appraisal management companies and lenders. Their national network of over 5,000 trained and certified data collectors can document properties within one calendar day of an order being placed. Using proprietary 3D tour, floor plan, and mobile app technology, the service will deliver all required data for Freddie Mac's eligible property condition reports. Asteroom is the world's first 3D tour technology partner to offer property data collection services for Freddie Mac's ACE+ PDR offering, streamlining labor-intensive processes to boost efficiency while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and affordability. Dramatically reducing both on-site and delivery timelines, data collectors can scan the average 3,000 sqft property in just 40 minutes, with reports ready just 2-3 calendar days after order dates. Nationwide pricing is just $200 for properties up to 3,000 square feet. -- Asteroom media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Jul 11, 20223 min

Ep 117117. Matterport Acquisition of VHT Studios - 9 Reasons This is a (Very) Bad Strategy

Commentary and Analysis by Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum WGAN-TV Live at 5 WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport) The Matterport acquisition of VHT Studios announced Thursday (7 July 2022), will have many in the We Get Around Network Forum community scratching their heads wondering what to make of this news. While there are at least two reasons that the Matterport acquisition of VHT Studios is a big, bold and brilliant move by Matterport (in the short term), unfortunately, there are nine reasons that this is a (very) bad strategy (in the long term). I could imagine that there are two reasons that Matterport decided to buy one of the largest residential real estate photography agencies in the United States: 1. VHT Studios will not offer any of the 170+ other 3D/360 virtual tour platforms and software that compete with Matterport 2. Matterport Capture Services On Demand to add all VHT Studios services While most Wall Street financial analysts that cover Matterport will likely reward Matterport for these two short-term sales growth strategies, in the long-term, investors will cringe for the following reasons: 1. Matterport’s Sweet Spot is Spatial Data for Enterprise at Scale – The sweet spot for Matterport is spatial data for enterprise at scale. This is the single greatest use case for Matterport. The acquisition of VHT Studios by Matterport is off strategy. 2. Matterport Continues to Compete with Its Real Estate Photographer Customers – When Matterport announced its plans for Matterport Capture Services On Demand, I wrote a 6-part series in the We Get Around Network Forum about why this was a bad idea (Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). I went into great detail about how and why Matterport Capture Services On Demand competes with its Matterport Service Providers (which is a significant marketing channel for Matterport). By offering Matterport exclusively via VHT Studios – and adding VHT Studio services to Matterport Capture Services On Demand, Matterport is competing with real estate photographers – customers of its Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and Matterport Cloud subscriptions. While Matterport will likely spin the story as more demand for real estate photographers to add Matterport, the reality is that VHT Studios and Matterport Capture Services On Demand will be low paying opportunities for real estate photographers that offer Matterport. --- Continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Jul 8, 20228 min

Ep 116116. WGAN-TV Aetos Imaging + Matterport Digital Twins = GREEN Commercial Spaces

If you are a Matterport Service Provider that is already scanning commercial buildings, this is a "must watch" episode of WGAN-TV (above) to see how you can get MORE Matterport scanning from your existing commercial building clients. --- 1. How do you use Aetos Imaging solutions to leverage Matterport digital twins to create GREEN commercial buildings faster and save money while helping the environment? 2. How is Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) doing ASHRAE Energy Audits using Aetos Imaging solutions to leverage Matterport digital twins? 3. How is the energy audit process being re-invented to help building owners and Facility Managers better understand an ASHRAE Energy Audit actionable insights to expedite the implementation of GREEN recommendations? On Thursday, 7 July 2022, my guests on WGAN-TV Live at 5 will be Aetos Imaging Co-Founder and President Connor Offutt | and Green Building Holdings [Sustainable Investment Group, LLC (SIG)] Head of Communications Brian Bollinger, CEM, LEED Green Association to discuss: WGAN-TV Aetos Imaging + Matterport Digital Twins = GREEN Commercial Spaces Among the topics we will discuss is implementing ASHRAE Energy Audits using Aetos Imaging + Matterport Digital Twins for helping show and tell what and how to implementing GREEN changes to existing building systems to: 1. Save Money 2. Save Time 3. Help the Environment 4. Make it easier to understand for stakeholders (such as building owners and Facility Managers) --- WHAT ASHRAE Energy Audit reports have become a box to check, often similar in look/feel from project to project. Aetos Imaging new offering utilizes Matterport digital twins to revolutionize energy audits and reporting. Instead of a too-often-ignored writeup, recipients can now view an interactive digital report of their space, down to the individual equipment components, allowing the visualization of Sustainable Investment Group’s (SIG) recommendations in their actual space, setting SIG apart from the rest of the Energy Audit provider market. HOW During the on-site audit walkthrough, we will bring a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera to capture an as-built of the client’s space. This Matterport digital twin will then be accessible via direct link. Our team will then go through the Matterport scan and “tag”, or mark up the space with notes and recommendations pertaining to the completed Energy Audit. Throughout the digital environment users will find detailed information overlaid on the corresponding equipment or area relating to the issue or opportunity. The report will contain a link and QR code to the digital report. Once the report is finished, our consultants will walk your team through all suggestions via an interactive video call. This state-of-the-art process brings traditional energy audits to the next level, allowing your team to more precisely implement changes to existing building systems. -- P.S. Previous WGAN-TV show: => WGAN-TV Podcast: Aetos Imaging for Commercial Property FM/Training using Matterport

Jul 8, 20221h 9m

Ep 115115. Matterport Acquires VHT Studios to Accelerate Adoption of Digital Twins for Real Estate

Matterport Acquires VHT Studios to Accelerate Adoption of Digital Twins for Real Estate The combined company expands Matterport Capture Services by bringing together the industry-best of Matterport digital twins and floor plans with professional photography, drone capture, and marketing services Sunnyvale, California, Thursday, July 7, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (“Matterport”) (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading enterprise and real estate digital twin company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced the acquisition of VHT, Inc., known as VHT Studios, a U.S.-based real estate marketing company that offers brokerages and agents digital solutions to promote and sell properties. This transaction brings together VHT Studios’ visual media services with the immersive Matterport 3D Digital Twin platform to elevate the buying experience for home buyers while simplifying the process of creating comprehensive marketing packages for brokers and agents. With this acquisition, Matterport aims to increase adoption of digital twin technology and expand further into the real estate industry while adding marketing services for other key markets such as commercial real estate, travel and hospitality, and the retail sector. Matterport’s acquisition of VHT Studios provides real estate brokerages and their professionals access to an expanded selection of marketing services and expertise they need to effectively market and promote properties. These include high-end photography, drone imagery, floor plans, virtual tours, and other marketing services. When combined with Matterport digital twins and collaboration tools, the newly expanded solution not only helps brokerages and agents save time with an easy-to-order and comprehensive source for their digital marketing needs but also reduces their costs with comprehensive marketing packages along with flexible, optional add-ons. This all-in-one marketing solution provides one of the richest and most compelling digital experiences for property seekers and has been proven to drive increased sales for brokerages and agents. “We’re thrilled to welcome the VHT Studios team to Matterport along with the talent and industry expertise they bring,” said RJ Pittman, Chief Executive Officer at Matterport. “When we looked at VHT Studios and the work they do, it was a natural fit to unite our efforts to reimagine the fragmented process that was in place for brokers and agents to list properties, and prospective buyers to view them. We are not only excited for how we can transform the customer experience in the real estate industry, but also how we can apply VHT Studios’ expertise to our growing enterprise business as demand for digital twin technology continues to surge.” --- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Jul 7, 20226 min

Ep 114114-WGAN-TV | Meet-Present-Collaborate Inside Matterport Tours powered SuperViz

1. Do you have a need to meet, present and collaborate inside your Matterport digital twins with a sense of presence? 2. Would you like to meet with multiple participates within a Matterport digital twin? 3. Want to get started today? On Thursday, 30 June 2022, my guests on WGAN-TV Live at 5 [5 pm ET] are: 1. SuperViz Co-Founder and CEO Russ Rive and 2. SuperViz Head of Sales, marketing and Customer Success Marcelo Franco Russ and Marcelo will show and tell about SuperViz: video conferencing designed from the ground up for spatial data. ✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5 | Meet, Present and Collaborate Inside Your Matterport Tours powered by SuperViz In addition to the demo, I will ask Russ and Marcelo about: 1. Participants have independent camera views and freedom of movement in the Matterport digital twin, as if they were really walking around the project. 2. Hosts can transport participants between Matterport spaces without changing meetings. 3. Lasers, avatars, and mouse positions are visible to everyone for directing focus and discussion. 4. Unique hover and click view options like follow-me, gather-all, and go-to allow for precise guidance of participants through the Matterport space. 5. All integrations include a full-suite of video conferencing tools including record, screen share, and chat. 6. Meeting set-up is instant with clickable links for participants. 7. Accessible to everyone - All you need is a browser to meet face-to-face inside your Matterport digital twins. No downloads or software necessary. Guests don’t need an account or technical experience, they just click the shared link and join you inside the project. 8. All-in-one pricing with unlimited meetings with up to 16 participants and simple set-up. 9. SuperViz API and SDK Want to get started with SuperViz today? 1. Start a 14-Day Free Trial 2. Schedule a SuperViz Demo 3. SuperViz Pricing (scroll down) --- If you are a Matterport Service Provider, this is a "must watch" WGAN-TV show (above) to help you: 1. Increase revenue from existing clients 2. Get new clients verticals you are already shooting 3. Get new clients in verticals that you are NOT yet shooting 4. Differentiate your Matterport Service Provider business 5. Earn recurring revenue Visit www.SuperViz.com to get a 14-day free trial and/or sign-up for a 1:1 conversation with SuperViz

Jun 30, 202258 min

Ep 113113. WGAN-TV Intro to SIMLAB SIM-ON + Matterport - IoT via KNX, Samsung SmartThings and Fibaro Smart Sensors

Today's WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET Thursday, 23 June 2022) is for Matterport Service Providers that shoot either: 1. New Multi-Family Communities of homes and apartments 2. commercial office space: particularly MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) spaces for Facility Managers You will find out how to: 1. Get more scanning business from existing clients 2. Offer Add On services 3. Get more new clients Thanks for watching! -- Discussion Topics 1. One App = Complete Property Management --IoT and smart device control --Complete asset management --Maintenance schedule notifications 2. Reasonable Cost -- Free light version -- Full license (starting at $10 USD per month) 3. Integrations -- KNX -- Samsung SmartThings -- FIBARO 4. Matterport 3D Digital Twin Used as the “All Data” Container -- Online 3D model visualization becomes the information container for all data related to any physical space -- IoT Devices Control ===> Many vendors synchronized in one place ===> Intuitive and user-friendly 3D interface ===> Secure and easy access to device data ===> Customization of displayed information ===> Visual presentation of device activity and settings -- Asset Management (All Data in One Place) ===> Real mapping of devices in space ===> Collect all data about devices, equipment, finishing material, gadgets in one place ===> Add photos, video and documents for any asset ===> Select category filters for ease of use -- Why SIM-ON by SIMLAB is so SPECIAL? ===> No tools needed ===> Best interface ===> Integrations ===> Low cost Plus, you can take SIMLAB SIM-ON for a free spin, if you already have a Matterport digital twin.

Jun 23, 20221h 20m

Ep 112112. Engrain and LCP Media Announce Map Integrations to Visually Manage Virtual Tours in TourBuilder

Engrain and LCP Media Announce Map Integrations to Visually Manage Virtual Tours in TourBuilder SightMap, TourBuilder integration creates efficiencies for onsite teams, improves virtual touring experience for customers DENVER -- Thursday, June 23, 2022 -- PRNewswire -- Engrain, the market leader in interactive mapping and data visualization software for the built environment, today announced that LCP Media, a national visual media technology company, has integrated with SightMap to give property leasing teams a simple and automated way to create, manage and promote unit-level virtual tours within the TourBuilder platform. Now, shooting onsite tours and adding new digital content to SightMap and TourBuilder is easier than ever. With the TourBuilder Go mobile app and the included 360 Ricoh camera from LCP Media, onsite teams can shoot a virtual tour of any unit and automatically add the tour to their interactive SightMap. Engrain and LCP Media are advancing their open technology strategy and leveraging APIs to create a seamless process for customers. Users simply select the unit from a map in TourBuilder to add and update virtual tours. TourBuilder tours will be automatically added to the property SightMap and available for use in APIs, drastically decreasing the administrative burden for marketing teams. SightMap, the industry's leading interactive property map available on more than 200 website providers, is also featured within the TourBuilder virtual tour platform to visually showcase the new unit-level tours. TourBuilder is the rental industry's new, agile hub for creation, organization, storage, management and performance-tracking of digital and visual marketing assets - from one unit to an entire community. --- Engrain media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Jun 23, 20225 min

Ep 111111. Global Fashion Retailer GUESS Uses Matterport Digital Twins to Reimagine its Retail Experience

Global Fashion Retailer GUESS Uses Matterport Digital Twins to Reimagine its Retail Experience Company sees 200 percent increase in productivity and 30 percent decrease in travel costs employing Matterport on iPad devices with Bigtincan sales enablement SUNNYVALE, California, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, announced that GUESS?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) (“GUESS”), the global fashion brand and retailer, has adopted Matterport digital twins to ensure brand consistency across its stores and create immersive, virtual experiences for its employees, external buyers and wholesale partners. Since 2017, GUESS has used Matterport digital twins, or photorealistic digital replicas of stores, to realize a 200 percent increase in productivity, a 30 percent decrease in travel costs, and a 95 percent reduction in departmental paper and printer ink costs. Additionally, by equipping employees with iPad® and the Bigtincan sales enablement solution, GUESS trained and collaborated remotely with staff, engaged partners and wholesale customers, replacing in person store and showroom visits with virtual experiences. “Brick-and-mortar retailers still face a lot of uncertainty, but digital twins have enabled us to streamline our operations worldwide and build exciting, virtual experiences that set us up for long-term success,” said Jacklyn De Antunano, Project Manager, Training and Development, at GUESS. “Whether we are onboarding new employees or making updates to our store displays, brand consistency is crucial. With Matterport digital twins, merchandising teams at our Los Angeles headquarters can set clear directives for our stores worldwide, while new hires can more easily familiarize themselves with our brand. In addition, creating digital twins of our showrooms help us provide a seamless, virtual experience for buyers.” At GUESS, visual merchandising teams frequently reimagine its brick-and-mortar experience. To ensure global brand consistency across stores, GUESS configures new layouts and displays in a mock store at its corporate headquarters (HQ). GUESS captures a digital twin of its sample space with a Matterport camera and then shares it with store managers globally to replicate in-person. To provide detailed instructions for store teams, each digital twin contains Mattertags – color-coded, visual tags anchored to a specific product and embedded with audio, video, or detailed notes from GUESS HQ. Equipped with iPad, GUESS’ store teams can view their Matterport digital twins directly through Bigtincan, the company’s sales enablement platform and central hub for proprietary content and knowledge. -- Matterport media release continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

Jun 22, 20227 min