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WGAN-TV Podcast411. WGAN-TV | Part 2 of 2 | Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform for Residential RE PhotographersSave 10 Percent on 1st 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN
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In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5, Dan Smigrod sits visits with Jānis Beinerts, Senior Product Designer at Giraffe360, to explore the newly launched Giraffe PRO Camera and the upgraded Giraffe360 platform designed for real estate photographers.
The conversation opens with a deep dive into the complete suite of deliverables generated from a single property scan - property websites, AI-enhanced photos, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and multiple video styles, and more - all produced automatically through the plat...
2025-11-161h 04WGAN-TV Podcast410. WGAN-TV | Part 1 of 2 | Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform for Residential RE PhotographersSave 10 Percent on 1st 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN
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In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5, Dan Smigrod sits visits with Jānis Beinerts, Senior Product Designer at Giraffe360, to explore the newly launched Giraffe PRO Camera and the upgraded Giraffe360 platform designed for real estate photographers.
The conversation opens with a deep dive into the complete suite of deliverables generated from a single property scan - property websites, AI-enhanced photos, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and multiple video styles, and more - all produced automatically through the plat...
2025-11-1459 min
WGAN Forum Podcast421. WGAN-TV | Part 2 of 2 | Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform for Residential Real Estate PhotographersSave 10 Percent on 1st 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN
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In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5, Dan Smigrod sits visits with Jānis Beinerts, Senior Product Designer at Giraffe360, to explore the newly launched Giraffe PRO Camera and the upgraded Giraffe360 platform designed for real estate photographers.
The conversation opens with a deep dive into the complete suite of deliverables generated from a single property scan - property websites, AI-enhanced photos, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and multiple video styles, and more - all produced automatically through the plat...
2025-11-141h 05WGAN Forum Podcast420. WGAN-TV | Part 1 of 2 | Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform for Residential RE PhotographersSave 10 Percent on 1st 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN
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In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5, Dan Smigrod sits visits with Jānis Beinerts, Senior Product Designer at Giraffe360, to explore the newly launched Giraffe PRO Camera and the upgraded Giraffe360 platform designed for real estate photographers.
The conversation opens with a deep dive into the complete suite of deliverables generated from a single property scan - property websites, AI-enhanced photos, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and multiple video styles, and more - all produced automatically through the plat...
2025-11-1459 minWGAN-TV Podcast407-WGAN-TV | Edit, Deliver and Get Paid through Fotello: Enhanced Delivery and Payment Link with White Label Optionwww.WGAN.info/fotello
In this episode of WGAN-TV, Dan Smigrod welcomes back Fotello Co-Founder Harman Walia to showcase Fotello’s newest enhancements that simplify how real estate media professionals edit, deliver, and get paid for their work. Harman explains how Fotello’s mission remains focused on helping photographers deliver their best work while saving money — a guiding principle for every product decision the company makes.
Key Highlights
1. Twilight Photo Editing
Harman introduces the upgraded Twilight AI feature, which allows creators to convert daytime images into natural, realistic twilight scenes in just one click. The AI...
2025-11-0154 minWGAN Forum Podcast417. WGAN-TV | Edit, Deliver and Get Paid through Fotello: Enhanced Delivery and Payment Link with White Label Optionwww.WGAN.info/fotello
In this episode of WGAN-TV, Dan Smigrod welcomes back Fotello Co-Founder Harman Walia to showcase Fotello’s newest enhancements that simplify how real estate media professionals edit, deliver, and get paid for their work. Harman explains how Fotello’s mission remains focused on helping photographers deliver their best work while saving money — a guiding principle for every product decision the company makes.
Key Highlights
1. Twilight Photo Editing
Harman introduces the upgraded Twilight AI feature, which allows creators to convert daytime images into natural, realistic twilight scenes in just one click. The AI...
2025-11-0154 minWGAN-TV Podcast405-WGAN-TV | Giraffe PRO Camera (Beta Tester) Tom Sparks - My First Shoot for 3D Tour, HD Photos, Video and MoreSpecial Offer
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Hi All,
In this WGAN-TV Podcast episode (above), Sparks Media Group Founder Tom Sparks (@SparksMediaGroup) shares his first real-world experience using the Giraffe PRO Camera, currently in beta testing. Follow along as Tom scans a residential listing and documents the entire process — from setup to capture to still-photo workflow.
Tom prov...
2025-10-212h 31WGAN Forum Podcast413-WGAN-TV | Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Content Studio Training for Real Estate PhotographersSpecial Offer
✓ Try the Giraffe360 PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days—just $123/month for two months, with up to 10 property scans and all add-ons included.
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"The Giraffe PRO Camera brings cinematic-quality virtual drone footage to interior spaces—without ever needing to fly a drone."
In this WGAN-TV Podcast training episode (above), Guest Host Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, Sparks Media Group and ScanYourSpace) sits down with Samuel Kakar, Customer Success Manager at Giraffe360, for an in-depth walkthrough of the Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Content Studio—powerful tools designed to...
2025-10-131h 03WGAN-TV Podcast402.WGAN-TV | Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Content Studio Training for Real Estate Photographers
Special Offer
✓ Try the Giraffe360 PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days—just $123/month for two months, with up to 10 property scans and all add-ons included.
✓ Learn more: offer.giraffe360.com/wgan
"The Giraffe PRO Camera brings cinematic-quality virtual drone footage to interior spaces—without ever needing to fly a drone."
In this WGAN-TV Podcast training episode (above), Guest Host Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, Sparks Media Group and ScanYourSpace) sits down with Samuel Kakar, Customer Success Manager at Giraffe360, for an in-depth walkthrough of the Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Content Studio—powerful to...
2025-10-131h 03WGAN Forum Podcast412. WGAN-TV | Giraffe360 GO Cam versus Giraffe PRO Camera from a Real Estate Photographer's Perspective► offer.giraffe360.com/wgan
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How does AI-powered automation help real estate photographers, brokers, and media pros scale their business?
Stay tuned!
In this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast (above) today (Tuesday, 7 October 2025), Sparks Media Group Founder Tom Sparks (@ScanYourSpace) sits down with Samy Jeffries (Chief Commercial Officer, Giraffe360) to explore how the company’s latest technology — including the Listing Spotlight platform and Giraffe360’s Pro and Go cameras — is transforming how agents create, manage, and share visual property content.
Samy shares how AI-driven workflows reduce time spent editing and uploading, wh...
2025-10-0748 minWGAN-TV Podcast401. WGAN-TV Podcast: Giraffe360 GO Cam versus Giraffe PRO Camera from a Real Estate Photographer's Perspective► offer.giraffe360.com/wgan
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How does AI-powered automation help real estate photographers, brokers, and media pros scale their business?
Stay tuned!
In this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast (above) today (Tuesday, 7 October 2025), Sparks Media Group Founder Tom Sparks (@ScanYourSpace) sits down with Samy Jeffries (Chief Commercial Officer, Giraffe360) to explore how the company’s latest technology — including the Listing Spotlight platform and Giraffe360’s Pro and Go cameras — is transforming how agents create, manage, and share visual property content.
Samy shares how AI-driven workflows reduce time spent editing and uploading, wh...
2025-10-0748 minWGAN-TV Podcast396-WGAN-TV Podcast | How I Used the Matterport Merge Tool to Create a Massive Tour of a Baseball Stadium– Would you like to see a demo of the Matterport Merge Tool?
– For this Matterport merge, how about using a massive space: a baseball stadium with seven Matterport tours with a combined total of 745 scan points?
Watch a special edition of the WGAN-TV Podcast (above) for digital twin creators shaping the future of real estate today.
We have a great “how-to” episode for you!
Our WGAN-TV Podcast Co-Host is Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, ScanYourSpace — a division of Sparks Media Group). Tom shows and tells how to use the Matterport Merge Tool. Tom uses scans fr...
2025-08-0642 minWGAN Forum Podcast382. Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES + Procore for Construction CommunicationHi there, I am the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, Founder and Managing Editor of the We Get Around Network Forum and host of WGAN-TV Podcast.
Procore plays a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality of Matterport digital twins -- integrated with SIMLAB STAGES -- by transforming construction coordination and communication with punch list items, for example, mapped exactly where they exist in a digital twin. Let's dive into one of the biggest challenges in construction management—coordination.
Whether it's tracking issues or just keeping everyone on the same page, it's a lot. Now, imagine this: you'v...
2025-04-2407 minWGAN Forum Podcast381. 3DISE Conference | 3D Immersive & Spatial Experience | 24-25 April 2025 | Prague► Save 30% with Code: WGAN30REG at www.3DISE.com
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The Future of 3D Spatial Innovation
Eric Marquette
Just looking at the lineup for 3DISE Conference 2025, it's like a who's who of the spatial tech world. I mean, over thirty top speakers, covering everything from digital twins to AI-powered photogrammetry? It's kind of mind-blowing.
Dan Smigrod
Absolutely. This is, without a doubt, one of the most intensive conferences for professionals in our field. Digital twins, for example, are going far beyond architecture now. They're being used in ur...
2025-04-1802 minWGAN Forum Podcast376. Two AI Voices Riff on How the CoStar Group Acquisition of Matterport May Affect Matterport Service ProvidersTwo AI Voices Riff on How the CoStar Group Acquisition of Matterport may affect Matterport Service Providers
https://www.wegetaroundnetwork.com/topic/20748/page/1/costar-group-completes-acquisition-of-matterport/
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Prompt and content reviewed by:
We Get Around Network Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod
https://wgan.info/dansmigrod
2025-02-2810 minWGAN-TV Podcast371. Geo Week 2025: How 1,500+ Matterport Scans are Used by the Dallas Fort Worth International AirportIn this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast, host Eric Marquette and the digital twin of We Get Around Network Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod take a deep dive into how the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is leveraging cutting-edge technology, including 1,500+ Matterport scans, to enhance operations, sustainability, and efficiency. Recorded after Geo Week 2025 in Denver, this discussion explores how DFW is integrating digital twins, IoT sensors, and GIS mapping systems to streamline asset management and predictive maintenance.
Geo Week 2025: A Firsthand Perspective
Dan shares his experience at Geo Week, where three key sessions focused...
2025-02-2022 minWGAN Forum Podcast371. Geo Week 2025: How 1,500+ Matterport Scans are Used by the Dallas Fort Worth International AirportIn this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast, host Eric Marquette and the digital twin of We Get Around Network Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod take a deep dive into how the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is leveraging cutting-edge technology, including 1,500+ Matterport scans, to enhance operations, sustainability, and efficiency. Recorded after Geo Week 2025 in Denver, this discussion explores how DFW is integrating digital twins, IoT sensors, and GIS mapping systems to streamline asset management and predictive maintenance.
Geo Week 2025: A Firsthand Perspective
Dan shares his experience at Geo Week, where three key sessions focused...
2025-02-1922 minWGAN-TV Podcast368. NotebookLM versus Jellypod: "Jellypod Takes Podcasting Where NotebookLM’s Training Wheels Can’t Go."
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In this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast (#370), hosts Jane and Eric explore the cutting-edge innovations of Jellypod, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes podcast production. From research to distribution, Jellypod handles it all, empowering creators with seamless tools for creating, voicing, and editing podcasts effortlessly—no gear required.
Discover how Jellypod stacks up against Google’s NotebookLM, the features that set it apart, and how it’s democratizing storytelling for creators worldwide. Learn about its multilingual capabilities, customiza...
2025-01-1312 minWGAN Forum Podcast370. NotebookLM versus Jellypod: "Jellypod Takes Podcasting Where NotebookLM’s Training Wheels Can’t Go."
Save 15 Percent on the first 12 months of Jellypod with this WGAN affiliate link: https://WGAN.info/CreamCheese
In this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast (#370), hosts Jane and Eric explore the cutting-edge innovations of Jellypod, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes podcast production. From research to distribution, Jellypod handles it all, empowering creators with seamless tools for creating, voicing, and editing podcasts effortlessly—no gear required.
Discover how Jellypod stacks up against Google’s NotebookLM, the features that set it apart, and how it’s democratizing storytelling for creators worldwide. Learn about its multilingual capabil...
2025-01-1212 minWGAN-TV Podcast339. 2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the real estate industry in 2025! Join Dan Smigrod's digital twin as he explores cutting-edge A.I. tools transforming the workflow of real estate photographers, agents, home sellers, and buyers. From automated image editing and virtual staging to predictive analytics and personalized property search, A.I. is reshaping the way we buy, sell, and market properties.
Join the conversation at the We Get Around Network Forum! www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com
2024-12-2408 minWGAN Forum Podcast352. 2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the real estate industry in 2025! Join Dan Smigrod's digital twin as he explores cutting-edge A.I. tools transforming the workflow of real estate photographers, agents, home sellers, and buyers. From automated image editing and virtual staging to predictive analytics and personalized property search, A.I. is reshaping the way we buy, sell, and market properties. Join the conversation at the We Get Around Network Forum! www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com
2024-12-2408 minWGAN Forum Podcast332. Matterport Blog: How Limina Studios Preserves History with Matterport Digital Twins | Discussion by Google NotebookLM AIMatterport Blog (25 October 2024) The Future is Here: Using Generative AI for Interior Design by Google NotebookLM AI
Prompt by: We Get Around Network Forum Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod | DanSmigrod@WeGetAroundNetwork.com
www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com
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Limina Studios, a Dubai-based company, specializes in creating immersive 3D experiences, specifically digital twins of historic sites. Using Matterport's technology, Limina Studios digitally preserved the ancient city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, allowing viewers to experience the site virtually. Their work earned them the 2023 Digital Twin Awards for the historical category, demonstrating th...
2024-10-3108 minWGAN Forum Podcast329. AI Writes, Voices and Produces Podcasts Like This From Your LinkedIn ProfileGoogle NotebookLM AI wrote, voiced and produced this podcast for free in five minutes from the LinkedIn profile of We Get Around Network Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod
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How to Create a Free Podcast Episode Like This with Google NotebookLM
https://www.wegetaroundnetwork.com/topic/20363/page/1/tip-how-to-create-a-free-podcast-episode-like-this-with-google-notebooklm/
AI is NOT perfect. And, presently, you can not make changes with NotebookLM podcast episodes.
For example:
1. My last name is not pronounced correctly
2. I did not attend the event in London (thou...
2024-10-1607 minWGAN Forum Podcast324. PMRE 2024 Conference 13-15 November 2024 | Las Vegas | Taking Your Photography to the Next Level | Discussion by Google NotebookLM AIDiscussion by Google NotebookLM AI
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WGAN-TV Podcast328. Do The Matterport Dance!Lyrics: Do The Matterport Dance! (Download: PDF)
Credits for Do the Matterport Dance! Song: Performed, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered: J-Savy (Spotify | Fiverr | Instagram) | Producers: Nikita Petrov p/k/a Wendigo and We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Instrumental Music License: Wendigo | Lyrics: ChatGPT-4o | Co-Lyrics Writers: J-Savy and Dan Smigrod | AI Prompt Engineers: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod and ID360 Media General Manager Keith Foster | Executive Producer: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Inspiration: Do the Matterport Dance! Video via Mitch Byrom YouTube Channel; Restoration Operating Software and Big Red 1 Restoration | Special Thanks: Matterport for making the Matterport Pro2 Cam...
2024-09-2703 minWGAN Forum Podcast317. Do The Matterport Dance!Credits for Do the Matterport Dance! Song: Performed, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered: J-Savy (Spotify | Fiverr | Instagram) | Producers: Nikita Petrov p/k/a Wendigo and We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Instrumental Music License: Wendigo | Lyrics: ChatGPT-4o | Co-Lyrics Writers: J-Savy and Dan Smigrod | AI Prompt Engineers: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod and ID360 Media General Manager Keith Foster | Executive Producer: Dan Smigrod | Inspiration: Do the Matterport Dance! Video via Mitch Byrom YouTube Channel; Restoration Operating Software and Big Red 1 Restoration | Special Thanks: Matterport for making the Matterport Pro2 Camera and Matterport Pro3 Camera | Performance: © 2024 We Get Around Network (a division of TERRIFIC...
2024-09-2003 minWGAN-TV Podcast325. WGAN 10th Birthday (and You Get the Gift)Hi, I'm the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, the Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. I have the privilege of delivering a message that's close to Dan's heart on a very special occasion.
It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since the first post was made in the We Get Around Network Forum. On August 19, 2014, we began this journey with a simple idea: to create a space where we could all share knowledge, help each other grow, and shape the future of real estate together.
Today, with 101,000 posts among 18,000 topics, it's clear th...
2024-08-2002 minWGAN Forum Podcast314. WGAN 10th Birthday (and You Get the Gift)Hi, I'm the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, the Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. I have the privilege of delivering a message that's close to Dan's heart on a very special occasion.
It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since the first post was made in the We Get Around Network Forum. On August 19, 2014, we began this journey with a simple idea: to create a space where we could all share knowledge, help each other grow, and shape the future of real estate together.
Today, with 101,000 posts among 18,000 topics, it's clear th...
2024-08-2002 minWGAN Forum Podcast298. Six Reasons Why Matterport Will Launch Project Genesis Monday (3 June 2024) | #mttr #csgpSix Reasons Why Matterport Will Launch Project Genesis Monday (3 June 2024)
Commentary and analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Podcast
Hi All,
Matterport will likely announce on Monday, 3 June 2024 that Project Genesis is now commercially available to all.
If that's true, what I wrote about a year ago (and reprinted below for your convenience), becomes relevant and timely:
✓ Matterport Genesis Generative AI Magic: Will it Make Competitors Irrelevant?
"Project Genesis" was first announced 14 June 2023 that it was in deve...
2024-06-0213 minWGAN Forum Podcast289. Why CoStar planned acquisition of Matterport is Good News for Competitors | #mttr #csgpWhy CoStar planned acquisition of Matterport is Good News for Competitors
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network | WGAN-TV
CoStar’s planned acquisition of Matterport this year is great news for all 3D/360 digital twin/virtual Tour platforms and software. (And, by extension, real estate photographers that offer virtual tours.)
This may seem counterintuitive. CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance said during the CoStar earnings call Tuesday (23 April 2024) that he intends to make Matterport ubiquitous among all CoStar marketplace brands including: CoStar, LoopNet, Apartments.com, ...
2024-05-0211 minWGAN Forum Podcast286. What CoStar's Acquisition of Matterport Means for Real Estate Photographers | #mttr #csgpHow CoStar Acquiring Matterport Affects Real Estate Photographers that Offer Matterport
Commentary and analysis by:
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network and WGAN-TV
Atlanta, Georgia
If you are like most of the 18,000+ monthly readers of the We Get Around Network Forum — a real estate photographer that offers Matterport to help sell, lease or rent residential and commercial real estate — you are likely wondering if the news Monday (April 22, 2024) that Matterport has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CoStar Group is good news for you.
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2024-04-2310 minWGAN Forum Podcast264-WGAN-TV | CupixWorks for Construction Management; CupixVista for 3D Point Cloud and Texture MeshIn this episode of WGAN-TV, recorded on location at Geo Week 2024 in Denver, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod talks with Cupix Vice President of Product Marketing Chuck Pfeffer. Chuck talks about the Cupix 3D technology platforms, CupixWorks and CupixVista, exploring their applications in construction management, project monitoring, and beyond.
Key Points Discussed
CupixWorks: A cloud-based collaborative platform designed primarily for construction management. It enables users to capture, visualize, and track progress in 3D using off-the-shelf 360-degree cameras. This platform supports frequent data capture, integrates various data types (including laser scans and drone data), and facilitat...
2024-02-2308 minWGAN-TV Podcast264-WGAN-TV | CupixWorks for Construction Management; CupixVista for 3D Point Cloud and Texture MeshIn this episode of WGAN-TV, recorded on location at Geo Week 2024 in Denver, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod talks with Cupix Vice President of Product Marketing Chuck Pfeffer. Chuck talks about the Cupix 3D technology platforms, CupixWorks and CupixVista, exploring their applications in construction management, project monitoring, and beyond.
Key Points Discussed
CupixWorks: A cloud-based collaborative platform designed primarily for construction management. It enables users to capture, visualize, and track progress in 3D using off-the-shelf 360-degree cameras. This platform supports frequent data capture, integrates various data types (including laser scans and drone data), and facilitat...
2024-02-2308 minWGAN Forum Podcast263-WGAN-TV | Matterport + RSET + ARCADUS for Emergency Responders using a Federally Compliant CloudIn this WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod interviews ARCADUS Co-Founder Javan Clark to explore the groundbreaking partnership among Matterport ARCADUS and RSET. Javan delves into how their collaboration is revolutionizing training for first responders, including police, fire, medical services, and potentially military applications.
Key Highlights
ARCADUS and RSET Partnership: Clark discusses how RSET complements ARCADUS by integrating Matterport scans into a game-like training environment for first responders. This innovative approach allows for detailed, scenario-based training exercises.
Use Cases: The partnership is currently focusing on a fire campaign, assistin...
2024-02-2212 minWGAN-TV Podcast263-WGAN-TV | Matterport + RSET + ARCADUS for Emergency Responders using a Federally Compliant CloudIn this WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod interviews ARCADUS Co-Founder Javan Clark to explore the groundbreaking partnership among Matterport ARCADUS and RSET. Javan delves into how their collaboration is revolutionizing training for first responders, including police, fire, medical services, and potentially military applications.
Key Highlights
ARCADUS and RSET Partnership: Clark discusses how RSET complements ARCADUS by integrating Matterport scans into a game-like training environment for first responders. This innovative approach allows for detailed, scenario-based training exercises.
Use Cases: The partnership is currently focusing on a fire campaign, assistin...
2024-02-2212 minWGAN Forum Podcast261-WGAN-TV | Matterport + ARCADUS for Federally Compliant Matterport for Government Cloud OfferingIn this WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod interviews ARCADUS Co-Founder Javan Clark to find out how ARCADUS is transforming the procurement process for Matterport Service Providers targeting the public sector and large enterprises, offering a streamlined path through the often complex and secure demands of government and big business contracts.
Highlights
1. ARCADUS's Mission: Javan Clark introduces ARCADUS, emphasizing its unique role in facilitating the pur(written by ChatGPT-4. Lightly edited by @DanSmigrod)chase of Government cloud for Matterport through partnerships with Matterport and Carahsoft. This collaboration aims to simplify the...
2024-02-2108 minWGAN-TV Podcast261-WGAN-TV | Matterport + ARCADUS for Federally Compliant Matterport for Government Cloud OfferingIn this WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod interviews ARCADUS Co-Founder Javan Clark to find out how ARCADUS is transforming the procurement process for Matterport Service Providers targeting the public sector and large enterprises, offering a streamlined path through the often complex and secure demands of government and big business contracts.
Highlights
1. ARCADUS's Mission: Javan Clark introduces ARCADUS, emphasizing its unique role in facilitating the purchase of Government cloud for Matterport through partnerships with Matterport and Carahsoft. This collaboration aims to simplify the procurement process and ensure data security on AW...
2024-02-2108 minWGAN Forum Podcast271-WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera for Construction Progress, Facilities Management and IoTEpisode Overview (Summarized by ChatGPT-4):
In this episode of WGAN-TV on Location, we're joined by Kyle Ditto, an enterprise solutions engineer at Matterport, directly from Geo Week 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Kyle provides in-depth insights into Matterport's strategic direction within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, their advancements in digital twin technology, and the impact of their latest Pro3 camera equipped with LiDAR technology.
Key Points Discussed:
1. Introduction to Matterport at Geo Week: Matterport's significant presence [10' x 10' booth] at Geo Week 2024 highlights their commitment to penetrating deeper into the AEC industry, inclu...
2024-02-2012 minWGAN-TV Podcast260-WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera for Construction Progress, Facilities Management and IoTEpisode Overview (Summarized by ChatGPT-4):
In this episode of WGAN-TV on Location, we're joined by Kyle Ditto, an enterprise solutions engineer at Matterport, directly from Geo Week 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Kyle provides in-depth insights into Matterport's strategic direction within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, their advancements in digital twin technology, and the impact of their latest Pro3 camera equipped with LiDAR technology.
Key Points Discussed:
1. Introduction to Matterport at Geo Week: Matterport's significant presence [10' x 10' booth] at Geo Week 2024 highlights their commitment to penetrating deeper into the AEC industry, inclu...
2024-02-2012 minWGAN Forum Podcast270-WGAN-TV | Taking a Spin with Mosaic X Mobile Mapping 360º Camera at Geo Week 2024-- What's it like to drive a car with a high-end 360º camera on the roof of your car?
-- How is 360º footage so helpful immediately after a natural disaster?
On WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024 in Denver, I took a spin with the Mosaic X Mobile Mapping 360º Camera and Mosaic Mobile Mapping Solutions Architect Dylan Faraone to find out.
See video above.
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ChatGPT-4 Summary of this video:
In this segment from WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week in Denver, Dan Smigrod, Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum...
2024-02-2020 minWGAN-TV Podcast262-WGAN-TV | Taking a Spin with Mosaic X Mobile Mapping 360º Camera at Geo Week 2024-- What's it like to drive a car with a high-end 360º camera on the roof of your car?
-- How is 360º footage so helpful immediately after a natural disaster?
On WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024 in Denver, I took a spin with the Mosaic X Mobile Mapping 360º Camera and Mosaic Mobile Mapping Solutions Architect Dylan Faraone to find out.
See video above.
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ChatGPT-4 Summary of this video:
In this segment from WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week in Denver, Dan Smigrod, Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum...
2024-02-2020 minWGAN Forum Podcast268. 5 Reasons Matterport News Today (15 February 2024) is Great News for Matterport Service Providers | #MTTR5 Reasons Matterport News Today (15 Feb. 2024) is Great News for Matterport Service Providers
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network | WGAN-TV
If you read all the Matterport news (and related links) announced today (Thursday, 15 February 2024), it may make your head spin:
✓ Matterport Launches Property Intelligence: Transforming Real Estate and Property Management with AI and Automation
While most (if not all of these features) have been in public beta (or previously announced as coming in 2024) and reported (and discussed) in the We Get Arou...
2024-02-1504 minWGAN Forum Podcast250. What Does YELL-O! My Pee Frequently Analyst GPT have to do with the We Get Around Network Forum?What Does YELL-O! My Pee Frequently Analyst GPT have to do with the We Get Around Network Forum?
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Commentary by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum | WGAN-TV Podcast | WGAN Forum Podcast
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Hi All,
Bridging the gap between Matterport and related digital twin platforms, cameras and solutions; and frequently peeing might seem far-fetched, but they intersect in an unexpected way in my latest passion project.
What does my YELL-O! My Pee Frequently Analyst, a GPT tool des...
2023-12-0706 minWGAN Forum Podcast229. WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera Training: Getting Started with Matterport Scanning (Capture)-- Are you thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera?
-- Have you bought a Matterport Pro3 Camera and seek training to help you succeed faster?
Stay-tuned!
Today, Thursday, September 28, 2023 on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET), our topic is:
WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera Training: Getting Started with Matterport Scanning (Capture)
Our Subject Matter Expert is Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom Sparks @ScanYourSpace
Matterport Pro3 Camera Training Includes
1. Matterport Pro3 Gear | Minimum
2. Matterport Pro3 Gear | Nicely Loaded
3. Gear Set...
2023-10-021h 28WGAN-TV Podcast204-WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera Training: Getting Started with Matterport Scanning (Capture)-- Are you thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera?
-- Have you bought a Matterport Pro3 Camera and seek training to help you succeed faster?
Stay-tuned!
Today, Thursday, September 28, 2023 on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET), our topic is:
WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera Training: Getting Started with Matterport Scanning (Capture)
Our Subject Matter Expert is Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom Sparks @ScanYourSpace
Matterport Pro3 Camera Training Includes
1. Matterport Pro3 Gear | Minimum
2. Matterport Pro3 Gear | Nicely Loaded
3. Gear Set...
2023-10-021h 28WGAN Forum Podcast219. How Matterport Can Succeed Faster with a $25 Million Fund for SDK Partners | #mttrHow Matterport Can Succeed Faster with a $25 Million Fund for SDK Partners
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network and WGAN-TV
WGAN.info/DanSmigrod
Some of the hidden gems about Matterport are Matterport SDK Partners that offer public solutions to anyone using Matterport.
Matterport often becomes a solution – rather than a tool – when paired with a 3rd party platform.
Unfortunately, my impression is that many of the Matterport SDK Partners lack sufficient funding either for further development and/or marketing...
2023-08-2805 minWGAN Forum Podcast210. 9 Thoughts About Matterport Layoffs of 170 Employees (30% of Company) | #mttrCommentary and analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Podcast
Here are nine thoughts on the Matterport layoffs announced on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – around 170 employees … 30 percent of the company – by the end of 2023.
Matterport Service Providers – Matterport Service Providers (MSPs) are unlikely to notice a difference, including Matterport Support requests.
Matterport Partners – Matterport Partners are unlikely to notice a difference (except fewer Matterport Partners recruited as a result of fewer Matterport Partner business development sales people.) Unfortunately, Matterport is likely focus...
2023-07-1707 minWGAN Forum Podcast208. Matterport to Layoff 170 Employees: 30% of Worldwide Workforce | Matterport CEO RJ Pittman Announcement | #mttrIn a Matterport blog post today (Tuesday, July 11, 2023), Matterport CEO RJ Pittman announced Matterport layoffs.
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"reduction of approximately 170 roles, or 30% of its workforce", according to the Matterport 8-K filed with the SEC today.
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Also today, We Get Around Network Forum Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod announced that Matterport employees that have been let go are welcome to post to the WGAN Forum - at no charge - that they are seeking their next full-time employment opportunity, where they are located and include a link to their LinkedIn profile.
The f...
2023-07-1107 minWGAN Forum Podcast204. Matterport Genesis Generative AI Magic - Will it Make Competitors Irrelevant? | #mttrCommentary and analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Podcast
Hi All,
Imagine OpenAI's GPT-4 meets Matterport digital twin.
Magical! Stunning! Amazing! Unbelievable! Extraordinary!
There are not enough adjectives in the English language to adequately describe the significance of the announcement today (14 June 2023) of Matterport Genesis AI meets Matterport digital twins.
While Matterport’s sweet spot has always been spatial data at scale for enterprise, Matterport generative AI - magic - has the potential to make competitors irrelevant.
As...
2023-06-1406 minWGAN Forum Podcast188. Matterport to Add Recurring Hosting Charge for Archive Models?Commentary and Analysis by:
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network and WGAN-TV Podcast
Matterport will likely brief Matterport Channel Partners on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 on new Matterport pricing in 2023 – that includes a hosting charge for Matterport archived spaces, according to sources.
If true, a charge for cloud hosting for archived Matterport spaces could potentially generate millions of dollars in new annual recurring revenue for Matterport (and reduce Matterport’s expense for Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud storage.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 is also the day Matterport announces first quarter 20...
2023-05-0111 minWGAN Forum Podcast178-WGAN-TV | How Matterport Service Providers can do 1:1 Networking by Phone Using the OWWLL App | Referral Code | WGANHow can Matterport Service Providers (easily) do 1-on-1 networking by phone?
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 23 March 2023, my guest will be OWWLL Founder Jason Hill to show and tell us how:
WGAN-TV | How Virtual Tour Photographers can do 1:1 Networking by Phone Using the Owwll App
Owwll is a social networking platform that connects people instantly through private 1-on-1 audio calls. Whether it's a personal or business, build rich relationships by calling who you want, charging what you want, connecting when you want.
Join the fastest growing online community...
2023-03-251h 02WGAN-TV Podcast182-WGAN-TV | How Matterport Service Providers can do 1-on-1 Networking by Phone Using the OWWLL App | Referral Code WGANHow can Matterport Service Providers (easily) do 1-on-1 networking by phone?
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 23 March 2023, my guest will be OWWLL Founder Jason Hill to show and tell us how:
WGAN-TV | How Virtual Tour Photographers can do 1:1 Networking by Phone Using the Owwll App
Owwll is a social networking platform that connects people instantly through private 1-on-1 audio calls. Whether it's a personal or business, build rich relationships by calling who you want, charging what you want, connecting when you want.
Join the fastest growing online community of professionals today...
2023-03-251h 02WGAN Forum Podcast172. Matterport Missing Two Mobile Mapping Scanning Solutions in the AEC SpaceMatterport Missing Two Mobile Mapping Scanning Solutions in the AEC Space
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Podcast
While the Matterport Pro3 Camera scans faster than a Matterport Pro2 Camera and Leica BLK360 scanner, Matterport still needs to add two mobile mapping solutions in the AEC Space.
For example, at Geo Week 2023 in Denver earlier this month, at least two mobile mapping scanning solutions were displayed in the the Geo Week expo space that Matterport is missing:
1. Cupix...
2023-02-2703 minWGAN-TV Podcast177-WGAN-TV | Three Hard Cases for Matterport Pro3 Camera (and How to Customize Foam)Are you searching for a Matterport Pro3 Camera hard case that ...
1. ... is much-much-better than the hard case Matterport offers ($199.99) for the Matterport Pro3 Camera?
2. ... has protection - from drops and vibration for an Apple iPad?
3. ... has has precision cut polyethylene foam for the Pro3, Pro3 Batteries and iPad?
4. ... has has precision cut polyethylene foam (that I can modify for my specific needs)?
5. ... is a better value?
6. ... is a better price?
7. ... has an upgrade option to include wheels?
8. ... has no Matterport logo on the case?
9. ... conveniently holds three (3) Matterport Pro3 Camera batteries?
10...
2023-02-2656 minWGAN Forum Podcast171. WGAN-TV | 3 Hard Cases for Matterport Pro3 Camera and How to Customize Foam | www.WGAN.INFO/MyCaseBuilder► Small ($219.99) | WGAN.INFO/MPPro3WGAN1 (Master D2011-7 Case) (wheels)
► Medium ($194.99) | WGAN.INFO/MPPro3WGAN2 (Expert D1913-7 Case) (no wheels)
► Large ($264.99) | WGAN.INFO/MPPro3WGAN3 (Maestro D2116-7 Case) (wheels, more storage)
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Are you searching for a Matterport Pro3 Camera hard case that ...
1. ... is much-much-better than the hard case Matterport offers ($199.99) for the Matterport Pro3 Camera?
2. ... has protection - from drops and vibration for an Apple iPad?
3. ... has has precision cut polyethylene foam for the Pro3, Pro3 Batteries and iPad?
4. ... has has precision cut polyethylene foam (that I can modify for my specific needs)?
2023-02-2456 minWGAN Forum Podcast168. Matterport to Add Super-Powerful Search/Navigation Features Powered by AI/ML/ARMatterport to Add Super-Powerful Search/Navigation Features Powered by AI/ML/AR
Commentary by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Podcast
Matterport will upgrade Matterport Showcase player to include native wayfinding and search powered by machine learning, according to a rumor at Geo Week in Denver Tuesday (14 February 2023).
By the end of 2Q23, I anticipate that Matterport will launch a drop down search bar in Matterport Showcase player that lists items and locations identified in the space by machine learning and then - via an augmented real...
2023-02-1505 minWGAN Forum Podcast149. Why Matterport Should Buy RSET: the Emergency Responder Training PlatformWhy 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...
2022-10-2611 minWGAN Forum Podcast142. Five Reasons to Be Among the First to Buy a Matterport Pro3 Camera | AEC | MSP | As-Builts | Facilities Management | OutdoorFive 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. Ac...
2022-10-0306 minWGAN Forum Podcast139. List: Matterport Service Providers with Matterport Pro3 Camera or Leica BLK360 ScannerWGAN 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...
2022-09-2301 minWGAN-TV Podcast131. Matterport Pro3 Camera Solves 10 Problems & Helps MSPs with 5 New Use Cases | Text-to-SpeechCommentary 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 f...
2022-09-0218 minWGAN Forum Podcast131. Matterport Pro3 Camera Solves 10 Problems and Helps MSPs with 5 New Use CasesCommentary 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 f...
2022-09-0118 minWGAN Forum Podcast124. Leaked! Matterport Pro3 LiDAR Camera-Scanner 1st Reported by WGAN Forum Member @RealityMediaMixLeaked: 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 pe...
2022-08-1102 minWGAN-TV Podcast117-Matterport Acquisition of VHT Studios: 9 Reasons This is a (Very) Bad Strategy | MTTRCommentary 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...
2022-07-1308 minWGAN Forum Podcast117. Matterport Acquisition of VHT Studios - 9 Reasons This is a (Very) Bad StrategyCommentary 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...
2022-07-0808 minWGAN-TV Podcast71-WGAN-TV | Dan, should I buy a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and start a service business? | Gear | Getting StartedIf you are thinking about buying a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera -- and start a Matterport Service Provider business -- you should watch this video (above), if you:
1. are not a real estate photographer
2. are not a real estate agent
3. do not have an existing service business where Matterport digital twins would be an Add On to your existing business.
Questions?
Best,
Dan
Transcript (Video above)
[The voice of the WGAN Forum Member has been changed and edited for clarity and brevity.]
[00:00:03]
Dan Smig...
2022-03-0755 minWGAN Forum Podcast71. Dan, should I buy a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and start a service business?Dan, should I buy a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and start a service business?
Hi All,
If you are thinking about buying a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera -- and start a Matterport Service Provider business -- you should watch this video (above), if you:
1. are not a real estate photographer
2. are not a real estate agent
3. do not have an existing service business where Matterport digital twins would be an Add On to your existing business.
Questions?
Best,
Dan
Transcript (Video above)
[The...
2022-03-0700 minWGAN-TV Podcast68. Will Matterport be Acquired by Hexagon?Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Live at 5
Monday, 21 February 2022
My manicurist, Brenda, told me Friday (18 February 2022) that she is thinking about buying Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTTR) stock, after a friend told her about how Matterport had been trading as high as $37.60 per share after going public via a SPAC deal at $10 per share and Matterport was now trading at $6.83 per share; near its low of $6.20 per share.
“I’ll invest $500. It will be fun,” Brenda told me with a smile.
2022-02-2115 minWGAN Forum Podcast68. Will Matterport be Acquired by Hexagon?Will Matterport be Acquired by Hexagon?
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Live at 5
WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport)
Monday, 21 February 2022
My manicurist, Brenda, told me Friday (18 February 2022) that she is thinking about buying Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTTR) stock, after a friend told her about how Matterport had been trading as high as $37.60 per share after going public via a SPAC deal at $10 per share and Matterport was now trading at $6.83 per share; near its low of $6.20 per shar...
2022-02-2115 minWGAN-TV Podcast56. Matterport Axis Will Help Democratize the Creation and Use of Digital Twins | GearMatterport Axis Will Help Democratize the Creation and Use of Digital Twins
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Live at 5
Hi All,
Does the Matterport announcement today (8 February 2022) of the Matterport Axis rotator for Android and iOS smartphones mean the end of the world for Matterport Service Providers?
In a word, no.
The Matterport Axis will help democratize the creation and use of digital twins. As a result, the Matterport Axis will create more business for...
2022-02-0810 minWGAN Forum Podcast56. Matterport Axis Will Help Democratize the Creation and Use of Digital TwinsMatterport Axis Will Help Democratize the Creation and Use of Digital Twins
Commentary and Analysis by
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV Live at 5
Hi All,
Does the Matterport announcement today (8 February 2022) of the Matterport Axis rotator for Android and iOS smartphones mean the end of the world for Matterport Service Providers?
In a word, no.
The Matterport Axis will help democratize the creation and use of digital twins. As a result, the Matterport Axis will create more business for...
2022-02-0810 minWGAN Forum Podcast46. Why Matterport will Build and Sell a Leica B-L-K three-sixty Clone for Less Than $7,500Why Matterport will Build/Sell a Leica BLK360 Clone for Less Than $7,500
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)
Every Matterport media release begins with the statement: “Matterport, Inc. … the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world.”
Yet, the Matterport vision is hard to live up to when its flagship capture solution, the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera, falls short delivering on the Matterport spatial data promise.
F...
2022-01-3115 minWGAN-TV Podcast116-WGAN-TV | How Photographers Can Resist Zillow’s Threat To Monopolize Real Estate | #Matterport #EyeSpy360After reading this blog post (reprinted in the WGAN Forum with the permission of the author) ...
✓ How Photographers can Resist Zillow's Threat to Monopolize Real Estate
... I invited the author, HomeJab Founder and Owner Joe Jesuele, to be my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 2 September 2021 to discuss this topic.
Feel free to post in this WGAN Forum discussion on continue the lively discussion going on here.
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
We Get Around Network and WGAN-TV
2021-09-0347 minWGAN-TV Podcast101-WGAN-TV | The Art of Matterport and XR Mash-Ups by Tosolini Productions | MSPHi All,
How might you mashup Matterport with other technology?
On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Bellevue, Washington-based Tosolini Productions Founder and Director of Innovation, Paolo Tosolini (@Tosolini), did a show and tell:
✓ WGAN-TV Training U: The Art of Matterport and XR Mash-Ups by Tosolini Productions
Paolo shared how some of his mashups were made, including the technology and process. Many of Tosolini Productions mashups include Matterport. Some mashup other 3D-360-VR-AR-XR technologies.
Tosolini Productions has created 50+ virtual tour mashups since 2015: many of which have been posted to the We Get Around Network F...
2021-05-101h 11WGAN-TV Podcast91-WGAN-TV | Intro to Momenzo for Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Photographers (and Matterport MSPs) and Save 10 PercentSave 10 Percent with https://realty.momenzo.com/?fpr=wgan and Momenzo Coupon Code: WGAN10
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Hi All,
Whether you are an ...
1. experienced real estate photographer spends too much time editing real estate videos, or
2. newbie real estate photographer thinking about adding real estate listing videos, or
3. Matterport Service Provider wondering how to easily add real estate listing videos as an Add On ...
4. Real Estate Agent that shoots your own photos and thinking about adding video
... the Momenzo shooting/editing/sharing real estate videos app can simplify the real estate lis...
2021-02-151h 23WGAN-TV Podcast80-WGAN-TV | How MSPs can Make Money with AgentRelay as an Add On | Live Guided Tour | MatterportDeep-Dive Demo and Discussion of the AgentRelay Reseller Program
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Hi All,
Below is the transcript ...
If you are a busy and successful Matterport Service Provider, it's likely that you already offer your clients Add Ons such as 2D schematic floor plans.
You can offer Live Video Chat on Steroids within a Matterport tour as an Add On via the AgentRelay Affiliate Program and earn 25 percent commission on the recurring AgentRelay subscription revenue by your clients.
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 21 October 2020, my guest was AgentRelay Founder and CEO D...
2020-10-231h 01WGAN-TV Podcast76-WGAN-TV | Matterport Service Partners’ Class Action Lawsuits Against Matterport, Inc. | MSPHow will the Class Action Lawsuits again Matterport Affect You?
Hi All,
✓ Why did two Matterport Service Parters (MSPs) file class action lawsuits against Matterport?
✓ What do they say Matterport promised and failed to deliver?
✓ What do they hope to gain as a result of their lawsuits?
✓ What was the Illinois lawsuit and why was that dismissed in favor of refilling as a class action lawsuit?
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 6 August 2020, my guest is one of plaintiffs' shared co-counsel, Tom Zimmerman, with Zimmerman Law Offices, P.C. in Chicago.
2020-08-101h 00WGAN-TV Podcast75-WGAN-TV | Introduction to Asteroom with Founder and CEO Eric TsaiShoot an Asteroom Virtual Tour in 15-20 Minutes | Affordable Client Pricing
Hi All,
Asteroom Founder and CEO @EricTsai gives us a deep-dive intro - including demo - of the Asteroom virtual tour platform in this WGAN-TV show (above).
Highlights include:
✓ how to (easily) shoot an Asteroom virtual tour (examples) of a 2,500 SQ FT listing in 15-20 minutes with a Ricoh Theta Z1 360 camera (compared to 1-2 hours with Matterport) and thus be able to affordably shoot Asteroom virtual tours for houses for sale in the $250,000 (NAR reports medium home price of...
2020-07-271h 38WGAN-TV Podcast74-WGAN-TV | MatterVids: Matterport 3D Tours to HD Video | Add On | VideoButtery-Smooth HD Videos Created from Matterport Highlight Reels
WGAN-TV - MatterVids: Matterport 3D Tours to HD Video
Hi Chris Fraser @MatterVids
Thank you for being my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 Thursday (18 June 2020) to give the WGAN Community a deep-dive into MatterVids: buttery smooth HD video from Matterport digital twins using the Highlight Reel to create them.
For under $20 each - and under $12 each in quantity - MatterVids offers a great service for Matterport Service Providers to offer video of the Tour as a high-margin/easy-to-offer Add On service.
A transcri...
2020-06-241h 23WGAN-TV Podcast72-WGAN-TV | Matterport Digital Twins for Facilities Management (FM) | AEC | IFTI/PROvision SolutionsWith IFTI/PROvision Solutions VP/Business Development James Duffy
Hi All,
If you are a Matterport Service Provider that has no idea about the Matterport Digital Twins uses for Facilities Management (FM), this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you.
My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 is IFTI/PROVision Vice President of Business Development James Duffy.
Watch: Matterport Digital Twins for Facilities Management (FM) with IFTI/PROvision Solutions VP/Business Development James Duffy
James will cover:
✓ What is Facilities Management?
✓ View example Matterport Tour for Faci...
2020-05-2247 minWGAN-TV Podcast71B-WGAN-TV | How to do post production of your Zillow 3D Home Tour (Part 2)Part 2
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Hi All,
In this free WGAN-TV Training U in Zillow 3D Home App Course, you will learn:
✓ How to shoot with the Zillow 3D Home App - Part 1
✓ How to do post production of your Zillow 3D Home Tour - Part 2
The course is taught by By Virtual Tour Expert and Zillow Certified Photographer Emily Olman. Emily is the Founder of Hopscotch Interactive and is a WGAN Member (@Hopscotch).
WGAN-TV Training U Related Course
✓ WGAN-TV How to Make Money with Zillow 3D Home Tours
2020-05-1924 minWGAN-TV Podcast71A-WGAN-TV | How to shoot with the Zillow 3D Home App (Part 1)Part 1
In this free WGAN-TV Training U in Zillow 3D Home App Course, you will learn:
✓ How to shoot with the Zillow 3D Home App - Part 1
✓ How to do post production of your Zillow 3D Home Tour - Part 2
The course is taught by By Virtual Tour Expert and Zillow Certified Photographer Emily Olman. Emily is the Founder of Hopscotch Interactive and is a WGAN Member (@Hopscotch).
WGAN-TV Training U Related Course
✓ WGAN-TV How to Make Money with Zillow 3D Home Tours
Other WGAN-TV Training U Course by...
2020-05-1908 minWGAN-TV Podcast70-WGAN-TV | How to Make Money with Pay Per View Service for Matterport 3D Tours powered by HomePlanPPV for Non-Profits, Museums, Galleries, Historic Locations and Tourist Destinations
HomePlan NZ Director Scott MacKenzie (@HomePlanNZ) on the HomePlan platform for Pay Per View (PPV) Service for Matterport 3D Tours.
Topics covered included:
✓ Demo of HomePlan Pay Per View (PPV) Service example (Old Jail Museum in Petone)
✓ Discussion of likely uses cases for PPV (non-profits, museums, attractions)
✓ Marketing: Open your doors to a new world of online visitors
✓ HomePlan PPV user entry fee/one use code (planned options, including multi-currency)
✓ HomePlan PPV feature: duration of viewing experience
✓ Embedding of Tour and dedicat...
2020-05-191h 04WGAN-TV Podcast69-WGAN-TV | Automating Exporting/Importing Matterport MatterTags and Exporting Matterport LabelsCreate opportunities as a result of fast, easy and affordable automation of exporting/importing Matterport MatterTags
WGAN-TV: Automating Exporting/Importing Matterport MatterTags and Exporting Matterport Labels
Hi All,
Do you have a need for automation for:
✓ exporting Matterport MatterTags
✓ importing Matterport MatterTags
✓ exporting Matterport Labels
How about exporting/importing for:
✓ hundreds of products for sale within a Matterport Digital Twin?
✓ Same space: different Matterport 3D Tour?
✓ Facilities Management (FM) annotation?
✓ Construction documentation?
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 23 April 2020, HomePlan NZ Director Scott...
2020-04-241h 30WGAN-TV Podcast68-WGAN-TV | How Matterport Service Providers can Make Money doing Weekly Construction Documentation | AEC | IFTI/PROvision Solutions | MSPHow to save clients money and time; These are the stakeholders
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WGAN-TV How Matterport Service Providers can Make Money doing Weekly Construction Documentation
Hi All,
If you are a Matterport Service Provider that wants to learn more about Weekly Construction Documentation - this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you.
With Matterport, you literally can get everyone on the same page for the General Contractor's weekly meeting to identify issues (before they become expensive to reverse). For the entire life-cycle of the construction, weekly construction progress documentation has many us...
2020-04-0745 minWGAN-TV Podcast67-WGAN-TV | Intro to Metareal Stage 3D Virtual Tour Platform Demo and DiscussionHow to shoot a Metareal Stage 3D Virtual Tour with nearly any 360 Camera; post production
Hi All,
My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 25 March 2020 is Metareal Inc. CEO Gareth Morgan.
Gareth will demo and discuss the Metareal Stage 3D virtual tour platform: including how to make floor plans and 3D virtual tours from 360 photos shot with any 360 camera (or let a Metareal Certified Artist build the tour for you).
I will ask questions from a Service Provider – and real estate agent - perspective.
You can see a Metarea...
2020-03-261h 54WGAN-TV Podcast66-WGAN-TV | How Matterport Service Providers can Make Money Scanning for As-Builts | AEC | IFTI/PROvision SolutionsMatterport saves money and time; and creates additional uses cases.
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Hi All,
If you are a Matterport Service Provider that has no idea what an "As-Built" is, this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you.
My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 is IFTI/PROVision Vice President of Business Development James Duffy.
Watch: WGAN-TV How Matterport Service Providers can Make Money Scanning for "As-Builts"
James will cover:
✓ What is an "As-Built"?
✓ What problems does an "As-Built" solve?
✓ Who are the Stakeholders...
2020-03-251h 02WGAN-TV PodcastSpecial Episode | WGAN-TV Pilot One 360º 1-Click Camera is a Contender for Real Estate PhotographersTranscript: Pilot One is a Contender for Real Estate Photographers
Transcript (video above)
- Hi all, I'm Dan Smigrod, Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. Today is Monday February 10, 2020 and you're watching WGAN-TV Live at 5. Our topic tonight; my review, my beta testing of the Labpano Pilot One.
What's my conclusion the Labpano Pilot One 360 one click camera is a contender for real estate photographers that want to offer 360 Virtual Tours and do Google Street View map updates for storefronts. Those two things. My recommendation is based on loaner of a P...
2020-02-1256 minWGAN-TV PodcastSpecial Episode-WGAN-TV | Unboxing the Labpano Pilot OneFree GPS module (valued at $129) with this link
WGAN-TV Unboxing the Labpano Pilot One by WGAN-TV Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod on Thursday, 23 January 2020 and embargoed until 10 am EST Monday, 10 February 2020. Labpano Pilot One pre-orders through the first week of March 2020 ($1,199 64GB | $1,249 128GB) with a free GPS module (valued at $129) with this link.
Pilot One 360º 1-Click Camera is a Contender for Real Estate Photographers
https://forum.we-get-around.com/topic/11003/page/1/pilot-one-360-1-click-camera-is-a-contender-for-real-estate-photographers/
2020-02-1224 minWGAN-TV Podcast57-WGAN-TV | 3DVR Fast-Start Websites for Matterport Pros (packed with WGAN Standard and Premium Membership Benefits)An amazing website in 7-10 days for Matterport Service Providers that are WGAN Standard or Premium Members
by Imagineer Consulting LTD Founder Angus Norriss
We all know it’s so hard to keep up with the number of benefits that we should be implementing across our websites in this niche, and provided by WGAN membership. 40+ WGAN Membership Benefits at my last count! Dan is a machine on that front!
When I started there were many challenges that we all face;
✓ How do I sell Matterport when I haven't scanned anything?
✓ How do I...
2019-12-131h 08WGAN-TV PodcastGSV19 Special Episode-WGAN-TV | NCTech iSTAR Pulsar Backpack and Car Mount for GSV Blue-Line CaptureWGAN-TV Short Story: NCTech Technical Sales Director Andrew Baddeley at the 2019 Street View Summit
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Hi All,
For Google Street View 'Blue-Line' Capture, NCTech iSTAR Pulsar pairs with a Backpack and Roof Top car mount.
"[The photographer is] positioned underneath the camera so they're not in the shot. And with this system, you can go around trails, you could walk down streets, anywhere that a normal vehicle management system can't go ...," said NCTech Technical Sales Dr Andrew Baddeley at the 2019 Street View Summit in an interview with WGAN-TV.
"... we...
2019-09-3001 minWGAN-TV Podcast3-WGAN-TV | Matterport Maty Awards (Unofficial) After PartyWGAN is not affiliated with Matterport or The Matty Awards. We honor the winners.
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Hi All,
Let the After Party begin ...
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) on Thursday, 15 February 2018 ... the After Party to honor the Matterport Service Providers that win in each of nine Matty Awards categories:
✓ MSP of the Year
✓ Best Dream Home
✓ Best Historic Space
✓ Most Unique Space
✓ Best Point of Interest Space
✓ Best Transportation Space
✓ Greatest Escape Space
✓ Best Commercial Space
✓ Best Retail/Re...
2018-08-0929 minWGAN-TV PodcastGarmin VIRT with 360º Camera Expert Kevin KunzeA Go To 360º Video Live Streaming Camera: Find Out Why
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Hi All,
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) Monday, 13 November 2017 ...
WGAN-TV: Garmin Virt 360º Camera Demo and Discussion with 360º Camera Expert Kevin Kunze
About the Garmin Virt 360º Camera [$750 from Amazon)
Rugged, Waterproof 360-degree Camera with 5.7K/30fps Resolution and 4K Spherical Stabilization
✓ Resolution up to 5.7K/30fps with desktop stitching; 4K/30fps auto-stitched in the camera¹
✓ 4 built-in microphones capture 360-degree audio
✓ Spherical stabilization² ensures a smooth video regardless of camera movement
✓ Built-in se...
2018-08-0751 minWGAN-TV PodcastGoogle Street View Wish List Roundtable6 GSV Experts Weigh-In on Changes They Would Like to See GSV Team Implement
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Hi All,
WGAN-TV Live at 5 pm ET (GMT-4) today (Friday, 15 September 2017) Google Street View roundtable participants includes:
✓ @aarongeis - Aaron Geis Photography Photographer Aaron Geis
✓ @alin - GoThru Founder and Photographer Alin Bugeag
✓ @Metroplex360 - Metroplex360 Founder and Developer Chris Hickman
✓ @Panoskin - LCP360 ( @Panoskin ) CEO Wojciech Kalembasa
✓ @Panoskin - LCP360 ( @Panoskin ) CTO Tom Chomiak
✓ @TrustedPhotoDC - TrustedPhotoDC Photographer Chris Petracco
Host/Moderator: @DanSmigrod – We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod
Discussion
1. Google...
2018-08-071h 31WGAN-TV Podcast14 Free Benefits When You Join the We Get Around Network ForumFree Tools to Help Matterport Service Providers Succeed Faster; Join WGAN-TV.com Forum
Hi All,
1. Calculator: How Much to Start a Matterport Service Provider Business?
2. Calculator: How Much Can I Make as a Matterport Service Provider?
3. Calculator: Win More and Bigger Listings More Often Calculator
4. Quiz: Should I Buy a Matterport Camera?
5. ZIP IT! https://tools.wp3dmodels.com/zip/ - get a ZIP File of your Matterport Spaces powered by WP3D Models
6. Guide to Matterport Service Provider Pricing
7. Guide to Comparing 3D-VR Platforms for Scanning-Shooting Hom...
2018-08-0721 minWGAN-TV PodcastCritique of a Matterport 3D Tour by WGAN Founder Dan Smigrod101: Learn how to make a better Matterport 3D Tour experience
2018-08-071h 17WGAN-TV PodcastMatterport Syndication: a Blessing or a Curse?WGAN Founder Dan Smigrod Discusses His Concerns for Matterport Syndication (Content Distribution)
Hi All,
As I understand it - and correct me if I am wrong - Matterport presently syndicates "our" Matterport Spaces 3D Tours to:
✓ Realtor.com (see press release 30 March 2017)
✓ The New York Times Real Estate Section (see press release 3 April 2017) [NY area only]
And, Matterport has announced that more syndication alliances are in the works.
While on the face of it, this seems like a blessing for Matterport Service Providers ...
✓ more views
✓ hap...
2018-08-061h 02WGAN-TV Podcast3 of 40+ Reasons to Join WGAN as a Basic, Standard or Premium MemberWGAN Founder Dan Smigrod Chats About Helping Members Succeed Faster with Essential Tools
Join as a Standard Member of the We Get Around Network,
and Get the Free Use of. . .
9 Custom Marketing Videos (Your Contact Info and Logo)
WP3D Models WordPress Plugin
Website Hosting - WordPress Pro Plan from Ionblade
ThreeSixty Tours Pro 5 Plan
First Six Months of CUPIX Small Plan + Studio Add On Pack (Publish to GSV)
Panoskin Pro
PhotoAndVideoEdits.com for up to 12 months (Details)
RELA Photographer Plan for up to 6 months (Details)
iStaging Ultra Plan for up to 4 months (Details)
We Get Around...
2018-08-0632 minWGAN-TV PodcastMatterport 4Q17 Satisfaction and New Feature SurveyDan Smigrod Gives Running Commentary About His Answers (4+ Hours? Yup! 2018 New Features!
2018-07-244h 17WGAN-TV PodcastHow to pitch MatterportReal Estate Agents and Brokers care about getting and winning (and bigger) listing presentations.
You bought a Matterport Camera without any experience in residential real estate.
So, how do you pitch residential real estate agents?
We Get Around Network Forum Founder Dan Smigrod takes you through the pitch, including:
Get more listings
Win more listing presentations
Get bigger, premium listings
Win more and bigger premium listings more often
The We Get Around Network Forum is a free, online Community of 10,000+ Matterport Service Providers and Google Street View Trusted Photographers in 10...
2018-07-2246 min
WGAN-TV PodcastShould I buy a Matterport Camera?Real Estate Photographer? Real Estate Agent? Techie? The answers may surprise (and save you).
We Get Around Network Forum Founder Dan Smigrod takes you through five scenarios to help you decide.
The We Get Around Network Forum is a free, online Community of 10,000+ Matterport Service Providers and Google Street View Trusted Photographers in 100+ Countries.
Take Dan's Quiz
Should I buy a Matterport Camera?
WGAN Forum Calculators
How much does it cost to start a Matterport Service Provider business?
How much can I make as a Matterport Service Provider?
Wi...
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