Topics tagged with Google Street View'

NCTech iStar Pulsar Service Provider Wanted: Atlanta, Georgia

DanSmigrod

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3 daysDanSmigrod (18551): About Matterport Pro Wanted Posts --- The We Get Around Network has a need for an NCTech iStar Pulsar Service Provider in Atlanta, Georgia. ----- A Manager of a parks and trails organization in Atlanta seeks: ✓ Google Street View of nearly 20 miles of trails (paved, unpaved) in the greater Atlanta area ✓ Google Street View of greater Atlanta area parks (walking paths and park features) ✓ Google Street View connecting...

IVRPA Video: Andrew Baddeley | The NCTech Virtualizer Program

DanSmigrod

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3 daysDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/723235d2a12932e92c7f29361bd564f7.pngSreen Grab of eBlast received Friday, 14 June 2019 | Become a Virtualizer Link

GSV Matterport

Homefinder3d

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3 daysWingman (350): Forgot to mention that if you have made a mistake before publishing and you need to remove your tour and republish after correcting the mistake Matterport will charge you for publishing to GSV again. It happened to me recently when I thought my client wanted to blur faces in their tour. I turn the blur in Capture on, uploaded to Matterport and after processing pushed it to GSV. Paid $15 to Matterport for publishing to GSV only to in a day that...

Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera firmware upgrade - V1.06.07 - 13 Jun 2019

EricLiu

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4 daysDanSmigrod (18551): @EricLiu Thank you for the update. Hi All, Would you like to borrow an Aleta S2C 360º Camera? We have three in the WGAN 360º Camera Loaner Program – courtesy of Ultracker, the company that make sthe ALETA S2C. This offer is for WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members in the United States. Please see details in this WGAN Forum discussion: ✓ Borrow an Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera from the WGAN 360 Camera Loaner...

NEWS: Google Street View Summit 2019 Announced

Metroplex360

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4 daysTakedaSan (93): I didn't receive my invite also. Perhaps a future summit could be in Brazil. Does anyone would vote on this? Takeda

GSV, How to connect a Theta V outdoor tour with a Matterport tour nearby.

Wingman

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4 daysWingman (350): I know there may be some delay but both tours have been on Google for at least 10 days and all linking inside each tour works properly. It is just no linking between each tour. I will try to get away with just downloading two closeby panos(one from each tour), link them and upload them back to GSV. I put their logo at nadir on the outdoor path but I do not really want it for their inside tours made with Matterport. It would take a lot of time...

How to transfer a Google Street View Tour to/from a Client's Account

DanSmigrod

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19 daysDanSmigrod (18551): From this WGAN Forum discussion:

When you hit the Google Street View button, how long Tour is live?

DouglasMeyers

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20 daysDanSmigrod (18551): See this WGAN Forum discussion: ✓ How to transfer a Google Street View Tour to/from a Client's Account Best, Dan P.S. Thanks Chris @Metroplex360

Update email from GeoCV today

Home3D

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27 daysMikhailBombin (10): Hi Kevin. No, you didn't miss that on a forum, as we don't announce updates here, only in a mailing list. Though it may be a good idea too. We really apologize for that, but it seems like a couple of features were announced a bit untimely. We found a bug in the process of downloading the data for offline viewing and self-hosting, so it can't be done through the editor right now, only through the request to the support team. I really hope we...

GSV or The Joker’s lair?!?!

ArtisticConcepts

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1 monthArtisticConcepts (634): Anthony, Thank you VERY much! That was the answer I was afraid I would get, but just wanted to hear it from someone more experienced with GSV than myself. Thank You! 😁👍🏽 With the Insta stitcher upload, it required me to disable gyro. I’m thinking of possible workarounds does anyone know of a way to convert my video file to an image sequence (here’s the kicker, though) with individual GPS data still intact for each frame? If I can...

Virtual Tour Logbook

tresdepro

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1 monthtresdepro (176): @AtlanticAerialworX good idea thanks, will add that feature in the second edition

Google Trusted Badge and Theta V on a helmet

Wingman

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1 monthWingman (350): I have tested it today and it improves GPS data a bit by rewriting Theta GPS data in a pano file with GPS data accrued from a phone built in GPS and logged into a GPSLogger file. It works almost automatically. All you need is to select your panos folder and a GPS Logger file in the following windows software and it rewrites all GPS data in all panos in the selected folder as long as there is a match with date/time in both a pano and the log. ...

Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera WDR/HDR/AEB functions(for FW 1.05.17)-9 May 2019

EricLiu

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1 monthEricLiu (46): Hi All, For 360 photography, dynamic range is a key factor since it can not avoid high contrast scenes by changing the view to take. To enhance dynamic range, after firmware V1.05.17 upgrade, ALETA S2C offers 3 functions: WDR, HDR, and AEB. Here we explain the method of each function. 1. WDR Use the WDR bar to adjust. 0 is the default value. 10 is the strongest effect, and -10 means no effect. ...

Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera firmware upgrade - V1.05.17 - 30 Apr 2019

EricLiu

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2 monthsEricLiu (46): Hi All, Good news! Aleta S2C camera now can do 7 brackets shot. Please upgrade your Aleta S2C to new firmware V1.05.17 to experience it. Download link clickable text 🔺 Please use app AleteS2C Viewer 1.1.36 (Android) or 1.0.22 (iOS) to obtain the new functions. Main functions: 1. Now there are 2 ways to improve dynamic range: WDR and HDR WDR: Available for all modes, including video and time-lapse. Use the new WDR button in...

Indiegogo May 2019: Pilot Era 8K 360° VR Camera Optimized For GSV Creators!

DanSmigrod

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2 monthsConvrts (137): Looks really interesting! If it launches at $1799 I imagine it's going to be popular

Video: "My First Paid Job as a Google Trusted Pro-Quick Thoughts with Raf"

DanSmigrod

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2 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/nEbSbbfz9_QVideo: "My First Paid Job as a Google Trusted Pro-Quick Thoughts with Raf" | Video courtesy of Rafael A. Renteria YouTube Channel Hi All, This video (above) is about Rafael A. Renteria's first page Google Street View shoot. (Spoiler Alert: it did not go well.) What was your first Matterport shoot like? Dan

Leave the front door open when shooting google spaces?

Sandiemcr

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2 monthsleonherbert (371): If you want to connect to the outside to say a google maps road shot by google you need it to be open for google to link to it. I would in fact scan outside as well to make connection easier.

How to get my business name associated with Google Street View (GSV)?

DanSmigrod

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2 monthsfotoguy (244): Thanks for the post and video. Yes, it is very easy with MP. I'm looking to see if there is a way to post to gsv using iphone pano and using my same account.

How do I become a Google Trusted Photographer?

Liacohen

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2 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @fotoguy I moved your question to here: ✓ How to get my business name associated with Google Street View (GSV)? Best, Dan

Google Street View - Help

BlueImmersiveMedia

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2 monthsBlueImmersiveMedia (191): @DanSmigrod Grazie!

MP Collaborator Issue - No response from support!

BlueImmersiveMedia

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2 monthsBlueImmersiveMedia (191): Very frustrated today. Sent a message to MP support yesterday. No response today, even called them. Even FB Dee Johnson. Nothing. Rrrr. Maybe someone knows the answer here. Two things - 1) I shot for another TGSVP. I thought He or I could upload to HIS GSV account via Matterport. Is this true? I read that I needed to add him as a collaborator, then editor on the scan. And, he would have access to use the App to GSV. True? Has anyone done...

Panoskin, your pricing structure for photographer's clients?

Wingman

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2 monthsWingman (350): Thanks, that confirms my guess that it only affects people using Google Map API when they embedded in third party websites/apps, not tours published on google maps and accessed through Google Maps websites and their app only. I tried to ask about it on local guides forum under trusted photographers section and so far nobody has cleared this out. People there just give likes for my question without answering :-) So basically if it is even...

A business example that uses Matterport tour on their website & GoogleMaps

Wingman

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2 monthsWingman (350): Thanks a lot guys.

Continued problems with Panoskin

leonherbert

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3 monthsPanoskin (86): Hi Leon, It's Anthony. I have assigned a tech to your ticket to see if they can further assist. I don't think the images made it up to Google so we will try to get the images re-sent to them. Thanks, Anthony Lin

Panoskin not publishing nadir in tour

leonherbert

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3 monthsleonherbert (371): @panoskin I have done what you requested and now I have zero images visible on my tour. I know Google takes a while to link tours, but the images should be up by now. I deleted the tour from Matterport and deleted the tour from Panoskin, and then uploaded the tour, no joy. I promised my client I would have this tour up by this week, with the nadir images, now I have no tour at all.

Updating business tour on GSV

tnorman

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3 monthsTakedaSan (93): Hi @tnorman, The normal situation to remove is this one that @TrustedPhotoDC has told: But you can try also to contact the GMB support logged with the business owner account and explain them the situation. I heard that some of my friends in Brazil could do it and Google removed the photospheres for them, but some didn't. So, depends on a lot of factors, as for example, the attendee that you contact and internal Google policies. But it's one...

how to remove a tour from google street view

fotoguy

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3 monthsfotoguy (244): It might have been the hard way but at least it's done and I don't have to worry about it anymore. Thanks everyone for your help.

Google Street View Pro-Grade with the iStar Pulsar

Metroplex360

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3 monthsMetroplex360 (9194): And NCTech has updated the KB after I inquired about when custom nadir patches would be available. Now it states that it is in the roadmap and being worked on. https://istarpulsar.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012567514-Is-it-possible-to-add-a-logo-to-my-captured-data- They are also working on fixing the auto whitebalance as it's a tad bit too warm! They do a great job with their responses via email to support and fully explain...

This Level 10 Local Guide is Offering Free GSV 360s!

Metroplex360

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3 monthsMetroplex360 (9194): Montana Megan (Megan Coburn) is offering free Google Street View tours to businesses in her local town of Bozeman, MT. Coburn is a Level 10 Local Guide and offers services via the Get Your Business Online program. Her primary business is in providing branding and marketing servicse as well as consultation and training. Megan writes on her 360 Page: "Due to confusion from clients (and the general public) over the service of 360...

Tutorial on creating a blue Street View path using the Theta V and GSV App

DanSmigrod

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3 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/oiEOleTNeA8Video: Tutorial on creating a blue Street View path using the Theta V and Street View App | Video courtesy of Paul Pavlinovich YouTube Channel Hi All, Updates to Google Maps is another money making opportunity. Target Chamber of Commerce. "This is a brief tutorial on how easy it is to create the blue paths for Street View using the Street View App in combination of the Theta V 360 degree camera. I take...

Google Short URL and QR Code

JMEPhotos

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3 monthsLiam_Tayler (212): Since matterport has useless stats, bitly's give me more information to share with clients.

Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera firmware upgrade - V1.04.43 - 13 Mar 2019

EricLiu

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3 monthsMetroplex360 (9194): [quote=EricLiu]Grammar fixes: Format SD Card, Please Wait -> Formatting SD Card. Please Wait. -- Compass Regulate -> Compass Calibration -- SD Card Status: have SD Card -> SD Card: Available Available 14.60GB -> Storage: 14.60GB / [MAX Storage] Ethernet: Disconnect -> Ethernet: Disconnected -- I would suggest finding someone to review the app and help improve the translation a bit.

Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera firmware upgrade - 14 Jan 2019

EricLiu

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3 monthsEricLiu (46): Hi Dan, The current version of the Aleta S2C firmware is V1.04.43 I just posted it. https://forum.we-get-around.com/topic/8881/aleta-s2c-12k-360-camera-firmware-upgrade---v10443---13-mar-2019/ Over the past 2 months we have been working very closely with a couple of photographers to improve the white balance and HDR; there were some unstable versions so I did not post them on WGAN. Now the version V1.04.43 is considered a improved and...

Matterport hosting/charging questions

Thea_VR

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4 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @Wonderdawg Great advice. As a WGAN Standard Member, you get the free use of Panoskin Pro: a tool for removing excess arrows (sergeant). Plus, with the Panoskin Custom Builder, you can create a tour using the Google Street View version - annotated for a website. Best, Dan

GSV vs. Matterport

izoneguy

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4 monthsMarc (85): To integrate a Matterport tour into GSV do you have to be a GSV "Trusted Photographer"? Yes... 2.) I see it costs $14.95 to integrate a Matterport tour into a Google "space". Is that cost for one year? Or as long as the Matterport tour is active? Not sure - don't use matterport but I'd suspect this is their one time publishing fee 3.) If a client has an existing GSV tour that was shot a few years ago - will the Matterport...

Updates on Google Street View?

pixelray

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4 monthspixelray (394): Wingman - yep; that's my concern - I wasn't seeing his examples translate and carry over to google maps. Tjis is a great platform obviously - My client really wanted the Mattertag option to make it to Google Maps - so I'm looking for a good alternative.

Panoskin Custom Builder: Create an Overlay on Google Street View 360 Photos

DanSmigrod

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4 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/sTCngLKlwr4Video: How to build custom virtual tours and earn residual income | Panoskin | Google Street View | Video courtesy of Panoskin YouTube Channel Hi All, From the WGAN Forum Discussion: ✓ Updates on Google Street View? To help you get your arms around the following, MPEmbed is an Overlay to Matterport as Panoskin Custom Tours is an Overlay to Google Street View. Dan Best, Dan Related...

You can now update Google Street View with a GoPro Fusion 360 camera

Panoskin

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4 monthsTrustedPhotoDC (1108): Power in our hands? Sorry it’s been available with other cameras for over a year now.

A small hotel photo shot with Aleta S2C

EricLiu

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5 monthsEricLiu (46): Hi Dan, Thanks for your kind reminder. Here are some additional information regarding this photo: Aleta S2C has 4 preset modes for shooting photos, and we suggest Day HDR mode or Night HDR mode to shoot interior HDR photos for real estate. This example was shot by Day HDR mode. With this mode, the Aleta S2C merges 3 different brightness to 1 photo by 1 click, and the photo is stitched in Aleta S2C automatically; not stitched by...

Question of the Day: Got examples of GSV Tours published via Matterport?

DanSmigrod

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5 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members save 40 percent on MP2SV.com service from @Metroplex360 ... Dan

Google Street View Lifetime Ban

leeverdon

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5 monthsHugoPerez (28): [google translate via @DanSmigrod] Good day. Taking advantage of GSV topics: Someone knows why when I do the search for one of my GVS tours in the GVS app, I can see the small VR3D logo on the right side of my screen. Why do not I see the same VR3D logo when I search on GOOGLE? ? Thanks for any response Buen dia.Aprovechando temas sobre GSV: Alguien sabe por que cuando hago la busqueda de uno mis GVS tours en la app de GVS,puedo ver...

Aleta S2C 12K 360º camera supports OSC API

EricLiu

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6 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @EricLiu Thank you for the: ✓ Aleta S2C 360º Camera Firmware Update ✓ Video: How to upgrade the Firmware for Aleta S2C 360 Camera ✓ Aleta S2C 360º Camera User Manual ✓ Aleta S2C 360º Camera Quick Start Guide And, congrats on updating the Aleta S2C 360º Camera to include OSC API support. Hi All, OSC API support by 360º cameras helps enable platforms - like Matterport - to seamlessly integrate publishing to that platform. I...

Video: How to build custom virtual tours with Panoskin Pro

DanSmigrod

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6 monthsTrustedPhotoDC (1108): Still baffles me why anyone would give a competitor their client information?

Blur faces GSV

Bryan

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7 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @Bryan This WGAN Forum discussion may be of interest to you: ✓ Matterport Face Blurring (Beta) versus CUPIX Blurring: Which do you prefer? @Chemistrydoc Wow! That's a workaround (that should not be necessary). Happy Thanksgiving, Dan

"86% look-up the location of a business on Google Maps"

DanSmigrod

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7 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/89ca1b766da0211ddf3cef6ea0308b6f.pngSource: HubSpot https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/d85dcc8e0bb7131f7209b76426ac8315.png Source: HubSpot https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/6b3f143ad9e73167ca0fa0a48c76a20b.pngSource: @Moz https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/e0e1fb28372df541a13b8cb729e6d4c2.pngSource: @Moz Hi All, Thought these stats might be helpful as you pitch Matterport...

[R&D] Mapping for GSV during vacation trips

Tosolini

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7 monthsTosolini (2784): SiteTour360 Excellent marketing and custom setup. Thanks for the photos and links, I'm impressed by your overall organization.

GSV Sample University

Gerhard

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7 monthsTosolini (2784): This is just the office of the dean at the University of Trieste in Italy [streetview]https://goo.gl/maps/DaQD3WYVUW32[/streetview] Please note that I haven't mastered the art of cleaning up the extra arrows, which requires a different tool, I hear (GoThru or Panoskin).

GSV- Help determining scans needed for outside

erikolsonmba

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8 monthserikolsonmba (52): That drops it down the road - It looks like it need to drop near 2940 W Springfield and then look straight south. The entrance is further east like in my photo above.

Tip: Disable scans in Workshop that you do not want published to GSV

DanSmigrod

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8 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @3SixtyNow Should the Matterport version and Google Street View version be the same? So, if you hide scans, it applies to both uses? Dan

Question of the Day: Got a tip for Matterport to Google Street View?

DanSmigrod

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8 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV: Panoskin to Google Street View Demo and Discuss for Newbies Hi All, WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members save 40 percent on MP2SV services. Please see your Welcome Onboard Letter. Here are ll WGAN Forum discussions tagged: MP2SV WGAN Standard and Premium Members receive the free use of Panoskin Pro (a Google Street View moderator tool. Please see your Welcome Onboard Letter. Here are all WGAN Forum discussions tagged: ...

Combining scans from the same location in order to remove "people" passing

leonherbert

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8 monthsJavieB (53): @leonherbert That would be great ! GSV Matterport App should publish on GSV the shots in 360.

Google Street View and NC Tech Istar Pulsar

3dvrwalkthrough

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8 monthsGlennTremain (1781): I wish I was by a computer to make a video. Instead of putting in address start putting in business name and it should auto suggest. When it does click on it and submit and it should go into GSV. @Metroplex360 probably has something that will show.

How do I exclude scans uploaded to GSV from Matterport?

Jamie

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8 monthsJamie (1835): So here is some information from Paul from matterport, this helps clear it up https://support.matterport.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006844048-FAQ-Google-Street-View clickable text

GSV Exterior 360 Placements via Matterport?

3SixtyNow

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8 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @3SixtyNow Great question! @williebehlings I :heart: when I learn something new. Thanks for sharing. Dan @3SixtyNow You could use Panoskin Pro to publish the exterior 360ºs to Google Street View. As a WGAN Standard Member, you get the free use of the Panoskin Pro moderator for Google Street View.

Maximum scans for GSV

808virtually

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8 months808virtually (51): Great information Dan. Don't know how I missed the posts from last week, but I did. I will be researching further. Thank you very much!

Question of the Day: Published 3D Tours to GSV before Matterport charges?

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): I would like to think that the billing is based on the date transmitted: not the date that you received email confirmations. Best, Dan

Issues with Google Street View

leonherbert

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9 monthsleonherbert (371): @Metroplex360 i agree 100% I have the tours in Pano2VR, I added nadir patches with them. Only problem is that I passed ownership to the company. I will see if they will give me google credentials to publish the tour again with their credentials.

Question of the Day: Do you charge a flat fee or recurring $$$ for GSV?

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsleonherbert (371): Flat fee, it is easier enough for a client to look up what Matterport charges and then in my eyes you look like a chump, since I am not adding a value added service past the scan, and I am not been charged by anyone to keep the tour up (YET)

The right Google Street View Camera for 89 acre scan

3dvrwalkthrough

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9 months3dvrwalkthrough (56): This is an outside tour

Embedding photographs Matterport

leonherbert

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9 monthsleonherbert (371): @Queen_City_3D I know how to do that, it is just inane to expect us to do that, and should be included. Time is money. or so I heard :)

How to Publish a Matterport 3D Tour to Google Street View

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsMiB (1): Does it make a difference using the google my business account holder when uploading? I have a client here in the UK that wants to be able to walk in from the street view.

Matterport to Google Street View Publishing: $19 Each Starting 1 Oct 2018

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @leonvanzweel As a WGAN Standard Member, you get the free use of Panoskin Pro to moderate your tours (including Matterport to Google Street View. ( CUPIX offers a flat monthly price for unlimited publishing to Google Street View, that include many additional features too.) Dan

Matterport Versus CUPIX: Publishing a 3D Tour to Google Street View

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @TrustedPhotoDC Another differentiator between CUPIX and Matterport is that you likely can successfully moderator a CUPIX-->Google Street View Tour with the links that YOU want. As @scott@cupix pointed out (above): A WGAN Member emailed me: "Matterport Spaces have always generated a list of 'nearest neighbors' that Showcase uses. Showcase will calculate the distance to each nearest neighbor upon entering a scan and use...

Pricing for Google Street View Tours: Example Rate Cards

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsclick360tours (61): clickable text

Question of the Day: Pricing Strategy for Matterport to Google Street View?

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsChemistrydoc (920): I love the pricing matrix that @Metroplex360 shared a while back on the forum and have pretty much incorporated that into my pricing. I think that one has to differentiate between clients that only want upload into GSV versus others for whom the hosting and use of the Matterport showcase will be also useful. Also, the price matrix that I mentioned needs to be upwards adjusted in light of Matterport's upcoming charging for the conversion and...

Publishing to Google Street View: Matterport versus CUPIX Pricing

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsMetroplex360 (9194): I have many clients who approach us for Google Street View. We use it as a conversation starter to share how Matterport is best from their website and Google Street View is discoverable on search / Maps. You may not believe that Google Street View has value as in your own experiences, you don't tend to use it. Quite frankly, I do not use it either. I've been surprised how important many people feel that it is and how much they enjoy using it...

Question of the Day: Why not offer Google Street View for business too?

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsRichierichks (693): That is what I have been focusing my business on. I have had pretty good luck with offering the MP and GSV to businesses. I've gotten way more referrals from Google Trusted Photographer's website than Matterport. In fact, I don't believe I have ever gotten any referrals from Matterport in the year and a half that I have owned the camera.

Marketing Videos to Promote Your Google Street View Tour Publishing Service

DanSmigrod

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9 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: MB14-Matterport or Google Street View? | Talent 1 Video: MB15-Matterport or Google Street View? | Talent 2 Video: MB16-Google Street View (only) | Talent 1 Video: MB17-Google Street View (only) | Talent 2 Hi All, Now that it is easy, fast and simple to publish to Google Street View from Matterport (and CUPIX), how are you promoting your Google Street View for business service? If you are a We Get Around...

Segway + Insta360 Pro = High-Speed Google Street View Capture

DanSmigrod

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10 monthsleonvanzweel (507): @Metroplex Which model did you order?

WGAN-TV Panoskin Pro Custom Builder Features for Newbies

DanSmigrod

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, This WGAN-TV episode will be on TBD date in September 2018. Thanks, Dan

Can you update GSV with new GSV we just did?

GlennTremain

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10 monthsMetroplex360 (9194): There's a Local Guide in our town named Luke Robinson. His hallmark is that he connects his panoramas to each other randomly. It's terrible. [streetview]https://goo.gl/maps/ftrLdjcR7cC2[/streetview] [streetview]https://goo.gl/maps/iN9caVapVDt[/streetview] [streetview]https://goo.gl/maps/QknUwBVY66R2[/streetview] -- So I'm reaching out to see if he needs them fixed... which is my way of being kind. He's selling tours...

How to Get Free Use of Panoskin Pro for GSV

DanSmigrod

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/66552e9edc504a036bfb058b0d2f0fd6.png Hi All, ✓ WGAN-TV Panoskin Pro Custom Builder Features for Newbies Best, Dan

Istar Pulsar 3d camera for GSV

Harrycayman

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10 monthsHarrycayman (58): Hi Chris Ok so you are doing GSV and uploading. Who is paying for this service? Are you doing street view and then selling businesses along the way? Just trying to figure out after camera purchase then the uploading charges to NCTech how money is made. Can you shed some light on that.

Heads up comparison of insta360 Pro vs NC Tech iStar Pulsar

SiteTour360

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, A new, related WGAN Forum discussion: ✓ BREAKING: Insta360 Pro 2 VR camera debuts with in-camera stabilization Best, Dan

[R&D] Bill Gates' home on Google Street View?

Tosolini

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @Tosolini Please do share the time-lapse too (when you can). Best, Dan

Crazy SEO From WP3D!

3dvirtualview

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV Live at 5: WP3D Models Wordpress Plugin Demo for Newbies WGAN-TV Live at 5 - WP3D Models Founder and Developer Ross Peterson on WP3D Models Wordpress Plugin V3.0 WGAN-TV Live at 5: WP3D Models Wordpress Plugin Demo for Newbies-Single Property Website Example Hi All, WP3D Models Wordpress Plugin – from Developer @rpetersn – is an essential tool for Matterport Service Providers. That's why we arranged for WGAN Standard and...

How do you charge for Google Street View?

DanSmigrod

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV - How to Price Matterport to Google Street View Publishing @leonherbert I did an hour WGAN-TV episode on GSV pricing for Matterport Service Providers. WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members receive an All Access Pass to the WGAN Training Academy that includes this pricing video - and about 10 more hours on Matterport pricing. I will Private Message you the password (which is in the Welcome Onboard Letter). Best, Dan

Scanning a large outdoor space

3dvrwalkthrough

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10 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @3dvrwalkthrough WGAN Forum related discussion: ✓ Heads up comparison of insta360 Pro vs NC Tech iStar Pulsar Best, Dan

Options for publishing to Google Street View?

Briski2208

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10 monthsBriski2208 (147): Thanks all much appreciated.

CUPIX 3D Tour Platform versus Matterport 3D Tour Platform

DanSmigrod

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11 monthsscott_cupix (254): @vantasy, photoshop makes quick work out of fills. How awesome is content-aware fill in panorama mode of PS CC 2018, am I right? Of course you could also do something a little a like this: http://blog.cupix.com/edit-a-360-photos-in-photoshop/. If your a photoshop junkie then you'll like this little button right here in Cupix: https://i.imgur.com/XByQbkp.jpg That right you can replace the 360 imagery in Cupix with your re-imagined...

Best solution for outsourcing Stitching Photosperes

click360tours

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11 monthsJohncouper (1): Hi do you just want 360° panoramas or a full VR tour? My company here in switzerland can provide a full blown VR tour very similar to Matterport send me a [Private Message].

How MP2SV Improves We Get Around Matterport Tours on Google Street View

DanSmigrod

1

11 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/0706e2e9e13b3070b28defa6f76eb1b1.png Before (above): If you do not moderate your Matterport to Google Street View Tour, this is how this tour (below) looked - as published to Google Street View by Matterport. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/121a61ddf869cd552230faae5accaa6c.png After (above): Look at how much better the walk around experience is AFTER MP2SV moderated my Matterport to Google...

MP to Streetview Multifloor - how to do this?

mori

4

11 monthsMetroplex360 (9194): @mori Publish via Matterport. Import via GoThru Refine connections Fix floors if Matterport did not get it right. Publish Download all panos Fine tune all images Export from Photoshop optimized for ~1.6MB Upload all panos back to Gothru with the same filenames - be sure to upload to the correct floors Publish again. Or, send me a line at https://mp2sv.com

WGAN-TV: Case Study: How to Make Money Publishing to Google Street View

DanSmigrod

11

11 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 Congratulations, you have passed the Mensa International test. You will receive your certificate shortly. :beer: Dan

6 Months Free Use of CUPIX Small Plan + Studio Add On Pack (Publish to GSV)

DanSmigrod

4

11 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/STbvKGvDu64 Video: How to take interval photos and time-lapse videos for CUPIX 3D tours | Video Courtesy of the CUPIX YouTube Channel Hi All, When you scan large spaces for CUPIX, you can set your 360º 1-Click Camera - such as a Ricoh Theta V - to take Interval Photos or Timelapse Video. ( More 360º 1-click Cameras) These two options make for super-easy workflow capture. The CUPIX video above shows how to do...

GSV18 Video: Discover Africa Group Presentation at GSV18

DanSmigrod

2

11 monthsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/a9df23696f7235ba7580bcf06f7a4843.png Hi All, Find out how to make money publishing to Google Street View on WGAN-TV Live - at a special time 1 pm ET (GMT -4) for this show - on Tuesday, 10 July 2018. ✓ WGAN-TV: Case Study: How to Make Money Publishing to Google Street View Best, Dan

Matterport to Google Street View problem

VRPort

4

1 yearTrustedPhotoDC (1108): You can’t replace the old tour by publishing a new tour. Depending on the date that the tour was posted, either the owner of the GMB account needs to delete or the photographer who published the photospheres will need to be contacted to delete the tour. The one item to note is if the tour has not been migrated, then it cannot he deleted until migration has finished.

Helmet Cam for Google Street View: Helmet + Adhesive Mount + Ricoh Theta V

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/bd44327c4f8108f364775f32c40fa5d0.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/ea0392ee05d74d7c31943471549179d0.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/d3fb39ea4ce81d43ca35e49dce9ad157.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/586ebedafb745b0c58f35d0e85f52515.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/e6c6ccfe76d2cb2ca3d1239dd51f0408.png Hi All, If you enjoy long walks on the beach (park,...

Completed an Outdoor Art Festival

3dvirtualview

7

1 year3dvirtualview (119): Appreciate the feedback guys! I was very happy with the outcome too. This gloom does help. @Networker honestly maybe only 5 misalignments max.. @3SixtyNow i have mentioned that to them. They want a complete place done next year. This was only a 1/3

[R&D] Using the Insta360 Pro for Google Street View

Tosolini

6

1 yearGarySnyder (1696): @Tosolini I agree as it would be interesting to see how GSV processes the footage. If that was the case it would be far easier to create content for GSV.

Free! Pop-Over Video to Help Tell Your Story

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Reminder that WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members get the free use of ... Let your website show and tell your story 24/7! Best, Dan

SPAR3D-Thinking about buying an NCTech iStar Pulsar?

DanSmigrod

4

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, A WGAN Member writes: "Did you end up ordering the new istar pulsar? Would love to see some real user reviews. This camera does interest me. I could see it being used for golf course's, resorts, national parks etc. Biggest thing is would they want this service and would they be willing to pay a good dollar for this service?" My reply: It's certainly got me thinking. Could you make the sale first before buying the camera?...

GSV18: List of Google Street View Ready Cameras, Software and Platforms

DanSmigrod

8

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/2NDa1rd5haU Video: Google Street View ready cameras | Video courtesy of Google Maps YouTube Channel Hi All, Which Google Street View Ready Camera are you thinking about buying (or have)? Best, Dan

Marketing Video to Promote Your Google Street View Services

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @Integratedman Thanks for asking ... These videos are for WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members. Best, Dan 40+ WGAN Membership Benefits | Compare WGAN Plans | www.JoinStandard.com

Peek into the GSV conference with this link [virtual tour]

scott_cupix

6

1 yearscott_cupix (254): @Metroplex360 likewise. It was a treat to be invited and to see people I've only interacted with online. But to be honest, the web meetings I've had with people across the globe have got me numb to 1st time human interaction. For example I met @DanSmigrod face to face for the first time here in SF and it was about the same as seeing him online in a web conf. Maybe it's because I'm from the Bay Area and heading to SF felt like just another day at...

It's official. CUPIX supports the Google SV standard

scott_cupix

3

1 yearleonvanzweel (507): Congratulations with your effort. Great Stuff!!!

GSV18 Video: 2018 Google Street View Summit Recap Video

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 It's @Tosolini that you want to hang out with if you want to get into the recap video :cool: Fun visiting with you at GSV18 :beer: Dan

Video: How to Make Money Publishing to Google Street View-Charles Armstrong

DanSmigrod

7

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): P.S. Here are WGAN Forum discussions tagged: pricing Some of the discussions are about Google Street View (though not about actual streets) :cool:

GSV18: Tips for capturing 360 Videos for Street View

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Did you know that you can shoot video and publish it to Google Street View to create a tour? ✓ Tips for capturing 360 videos for Street View I recall that the last time that I shared this in the WGAN Forum, this feature was only in beta. If you have done this, what has your experience been so far? Best, Dan

GSV18 Slide Deck: Storytelling with Street View

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Here is the slide deck for the Storytelling with Street View breakout session at the 2018 Google Street View Summit in Mountain View, CA on Thursday, 31 May 2018 in San Francisco. Your thoughts? WGAN Forum Discussions tagged: ✓ GSV18 ✓ Google Street View ✓ Street View Best, Dan

GSV18: Slide Deck: Machine Learning and Street View

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Here is the slide deck for the Machine Learning and Street View breakout session at the 2018 Google Street View Summit in Mountain View, CA on Thursday, 31 May 2018 in San Francisco. Your thoughts? WGAN Forum Discussions tagged: ✓ GSV18 ✓ Google Street View ✓ Street View Best, Dan

GSV18 Video: Google Maps Q&A at the 2018 Google Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/FNIjdDtiFAY Video: Here is the Google Maps Team Audience Q&A Panel at the 2018 Google Street View Summit | Video Courtesy of Google Earth YouTube Channel Hi All, Here is the Here is the Google Maps Team Audience Questions and Answers Panel at the 2018 Google Street View Summit at the 2018 Google Street View Summit in Mountain View, CA on Wednesday, 30 May 2018. From Left to Right: ✓ Charles Armstrong,...

GSV18 Video: GRID Tonga Presentation at GSV18

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/OAQumS9YtO4 Video: GRID Tonga (Tania Wolfgramm, Executive Director of Global Reach Initiative and Wikuki Kingi, Director of Global Reach Initiative) presentation at the 2018 Google Street View Summit | Video Courtesy of Google Earth YouTube Channel Hi All, Here is the GRID Tonga (Tania Wolfgramm, Executive Director of Global Reach Initiative and Wikuki Kingi, Director of Global Reach Initiative) presentation at the 2018...

GSV18 Video: KMedia Studio's Federico Debetto Presentation at GSV18

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/As9D1p-DDn0 Video: KMedia Studio / Street View Trusted Photographer Federico Debetto presentation at the 2018 Google Street View Summit | Video Courtesy of Google Earth YouTube Channel Hi All, Here is the KMedia Studio / Street View Trusted Photographer Federico Debetto presentation at the 2018 Google Street View Summit in Mountain View, CA on Wednesday, 30 May 2018. Your thoughts? WGAN Forum Discussions...

Google Street View for Realtors

eggardner

10

1 yeareggardner (410): Thanks for the advice and comments. I need to do some more research with other realtors to get their thoughts on whether they think this would help close sales. It looks like the investment will be $3-4K which isn't too bad, I just want to make sure my objectives can be helped by doing this.

GSV successful post of outdoor scan

tocha

7

1 yeargeemaps (67): Thanks... It was a few hours before sunset, the whole garden was covered by the building next to. And no sun rays touched the photographed area

Mashing GSV Walking Path Capture with LOOMO Mini Transporter Robot?

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/39938da1f86ab720e47545d8d43ad446.pngScreen Grab: LOOMO Mini Transporter Robot https://youtu.be/sl6igaYXdhYVideo: Loomo: Mini Transporter Meets Robot Sidekick | Video Courtesy of Loomo Segway Robotics YouTube Channel --- Hi All, Innovation often takes place at the intersection of a technology designed for one use mashed up with a tech designed for a different use case. I could imagine all...

How to Make Money Selling Google Street View “Map Updates”

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/8hb_w3NIBzY WGAN-TV: How to Make Money Publishing to Google Street View with Google Street View Product Manager Charles Armstrong | Video: Paulo @Tosolini https://youtu.be/OFm2l8T16Xg WGAN-TV Neil Tocher, co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of NCTech | Video courtesy of @TrustedPhotoDC --- How to Make Money Selling Google Street View “Map Updates” Start thinking about charging by the mile in addition to...

Street View Summit 2018: Videos Library

imad

1

1 yearimad (178): Hi All, First Of all thanks to Dan for his coverage to the summit, however i've been trying to get all the videos of GSV2018 Summit recorded officially by Google, but Unfortunately Google Map videos published on their youtube channel are not listed, So i suggest that if you guys have other links like the video below, please share it here to gather all the videos of the summit in one place. 1- Street View Summit 2018: Lightning Camera...

Video: How to Make Money Publishing to Google Street View from Matterport

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearimad (178): Thanks for this and all other videos in your coverage to GSV Summit 2018 @DanSmigrod

The Future of Google Street View

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearHome3D (900): Hi Dan. Thanks for posting this very interesting interview. It's wonderful that you share these experiences with those of us who can't get to the show. Thank you!

Matterport at Google Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Matterport included this item in its customer newsletter today (Thursday, 24 May 2018). Feel free to comment. Best, Dan https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/70806b0452a1541e35bd005a10f901cf.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/64fd2cba54222e05ae4368636bdf141f.png

2018 Google Street View Summit Live session?

TakedaSan

6

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/19984307648dcb8d70aface5e397d666.png

Anyone scan inside a car?

3dvirtualview

10

1 year3dvirtualview (119): @KevinBasset very cool. Thank you! I will check out that program

research for good result of using Matterport

jpark423

11

1 yearangusnorriss (445): There are 2 key things based on deep research across U.K. market which can be reflected in other buying patterns in other markets: - FLOORPLANS Buyers love floorplans. Properties without floor plans often don’t make the cut. - VIEWINGS More viewings = more offers More offers = better price for seller Buyers often want more viewing and most offers are made at 2nd or 3rd viewing. If they could ‘live virtually’ then they could expedite...

Am I missing something with MP to GSV?

3dvirtualview

2

1 year3dvirtualview (119): Watched the Panoskin video ... that definitely gave me some major insight! Apologies for the newbie question.

Legalities re. Google Street View

lylehewitt

1

1 yearlylehewitt (4): Does anyone have any information or thoughts about reconciling Matterport terms of service with Google terms of service? What I want to do is fetch my panoramas directly from Google Street View because they come through at a much higher resolution than the Snapshot downloads. Between MP and GSV, the terms of service leaves this in a contractual mess: - By the letter of MP's TOS, you can only download images using an MP facility e.g....

BREAKING: Introducing Google Maps Platform

Metroplex360

11

1 yearjfantin (1730): I almost got a stroke when I read the email! :D

Two Google Local Guide Accounts: Same Phone?

DanSmigrod

5

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Like he said :cool: :beer: Dan

An Unexpected Art Project within Street View

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): [streetview]https://goo.gl/maps/5Vimf9JHMKm[/streetview] Glam Gamer Girl meets iSimu VR in Google Street View by We Get Around Chief Photographer Dan Smigrod Hi All, Will my art project living within Google Street View – Glam Gamer Girl meets iSimu VR – go viral? Your thoughts? Dan P.S. From The New York Times today (Tuesday, 1 May 2018), Virtual Reality Asserts Itself as an Art Form in Its Own Right

How MP2SV Improved My Matterport Tour on GSV

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=V8kxyYEhx2c 3D Tour: Glam Gamer at iSimu VR in the greater Atlanta Area | Tour by We Get Around Atlanta Photographer Dan Smigrod -- [streetview]https://goo.gl/maps/J7p8ATQtxbq[/streetview] Google Street View Tour of iSimuVR | About This Art Project Hi All, While I am thrilled that I can publish my Matterport 3D Tours to Google Street View - super-easy-peasy - the GSV version still needed some...

Help with My Matterport/GSV Art Project?

DanSmigrod

7

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=V8kxyYEhx2c 3D Tour: Glam Gamer at iSimu VR in the greater Atlanta Area Hi All, Should I add a highlights reel or let people discover the Glam Gamer? Best, Dan

Free! Video to Offer MP & Google Street View

DanSmigrod

5

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members get to choose from 40+ videos to help generate inbound leads ... Thought-Starters: use them on your website, newsletter, social media and to share with prospects. Best, Dan

Video: How to Publish CUPIX to Street View

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearWashingtonState360 (37): Thank you sir. 😎

Dog Becomes a Google Street View Star!

Richierichks

2

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @Richierichks Dog Photo Bombs GSV Dog-Gone-Cute Puppy-Eyes for GSV Will this image dog me the rest of my life? Who Let the Dog Out?

How to get "see inside" from Matterport tour

frstbubble

3

1 yearfrstbubble (593): @TrustedPhotoDC Thanks for the answer. I never really played with street view and just noticed that yesterday.

Video: Capture Google Street View via Car

DanSmigrod

11

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): :heart: it! A physical nadir on the roof the car. Brilliant. (Though, I must say, in the Insta360 Software, it is a global replace: easy-peasy.) Yeah. Weird that they did not put their best foot forward with the video orientation. Also something easy to fix in the Insta360 software. Best, Dan

WGAN-TV: 2018 GSV Summit Date/Location/Theme

DanSmigrod

7

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV 2018 Google Street View Summit Announcements with Google Product Manager Charles Armstrong Hi All, Above is a recording of today's (13 Feb 2018) show with Google Product Manager Charles Armstrong. The theme of the 2018 Google Street View Summit (on Wednesday, 30 May in Mountain View) and Thursday, 31 May in San Francisco) is: How Google Street View Imagery Can Power Decision Making for Organizations. Best, Dan

Recap of the 2017 Google Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, To help give content to the 2018 Google Street View Summit announcement on WGAN-TV Live at 2 pm EST (GMT -5) today (13 Feb 2018), here is a recap of the 2017 Google Street View Summit held in Tokyo (May 2017). Best, Dan ---- https://youtu.be/wquSi-kiQAI Video: This is the official 2017 Google Street View Summit Tokyo Recap | Source: Google ...

Does Google Street View benefit a Business?

ron0987

13

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, I asked @TrustedPhotoDC about the abbreviations. He wrote back: --- ✓ kg - knowledge graph or now also called the knowledge card ✓ GMB - Google My Business (organized under the search division) ✓ Google Local Guides (organized the maps division) --- Best, Dan

Transfer Ownership of 360º Photos to Client?

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearfrstbubble (593): @Metroplex360 Thanks for the advice!

Google Guide to Google trusted partner?

3DPLUS

5

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Moving this discussion to the top of the WGAN Forum ... Best, Dan

Video Capture to Google Street View (Beta)

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/3df59a5cdf1794f03130b98df9487acd.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/cb327dcd47b466c1dac73ac59e5e68b0.png --- Hi All, We covered this in a previous WGAN Forum discussion a while ago, but it is so important, I want to share it again. As promoted in the Google Street View Trusted Newsletter (April 2018). Video Capture Launched "Trusted photographers and Local Guides level 6 or...

Google Maps Street View Trusted - eBlast

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, A WGAN Member received this eBlast today (Tuesday, 3 April 2018) from Google Street View. Dan -- https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/39aa6890a51b063f0dc787c8bd2a0a45.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/46ed9f9bffd392a2d90ddc1fd433478b.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/dd80febce4054499e0ae2e582a43036b.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/7bbb2f5b025053d4de12efca106a703a.png

How do you add your copyright info to GSV?

3SixtyNow

4

1 yearTrustedPhotoDC (1108): @3SixtyNow this View shows your attribution as you point out. If you want to see a copyright, then create the embed code. ( three dots next to your attribution name shows the menu.)

Google Street View Tripod (Nadir) Patch?

DanSmigrod

17

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, This discussion inspired us to offer free nadir logo patches. Here are the details: ✓ Free Nadir Logo Patch to Replace Tripod View Best, Dan

Matterport to Google Street View "Wish List"

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Reminder to Matterport Product Development team for publishing to Google Street View

Issues uploading scan to GSV

Bryan

4

1 yearChi3d (16): anyone know if they are working on it. Been trying for days to upload for a client with no luck.

Tips for Publishing to Google Street View?

DanSmigrod

5

1 yearVTLV (1680): Be patient!!!! It takes a couple hours to get all the scans on there. It could take up to a week for Google to have it all straight after you update each scan point. Download Google Street View App and update your linking next time you're sitting on the John.

GSV of Disneyland

GlennTremain

3

1 yearRichierichks (693): @GlennTremain Very Cool! I was surprised to see all the crazy stitching errors in there! Google is usually better than this. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/d63fc8dc34a9a1a633c2589fc2e9df76.jpg

GSV For Apartment w/ Models in Other Bldgs

BrianM

4

1 yeargrmngrl (916): @BrianM I did not say apartments are prohibited. Sorry for the confusion. I am saying you won't see them on GSV at the address because they are not a POI.

How to hide a scan in Google Street View?

Queen_City_3D

17

1 yearRichierichks (693): @Queen_City_3D You would have to reorient the tour so that the direction that you want your starting point to be is north. So, you would line up the pano in the viewing window to the starting view you desire then hit the “set north” (I think that’s what it’s called) button above the viewing window.

Zoom on Google Street View

Richierichks

1

1 yearRichierichks (693): I had noticed that zoom on GSV was a little odd and I just figured it out. It actually zooms to wherever your cursor is! It's really odd when your cursor is to one side of the screen and it looks like you are turning your head while zooming! Really cool, I wish Matterport was like that!

NEW: Click-to-Start WP GSV Shortcode Plugin

Metroplex360

5

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 An update on GSV Shortcode plugin? Dan

Matterport and Google Street View Examples

DanSmigrod

9

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @DanSmigrod That's right. If you want to brand your GSV tours, the Nadir patch is the place to do this. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/494b8adc6e14ded02c0ed177f4db9cfc.png Note that Google allows branding in the Nadir by stating that branding is not allowed OUTSIDE of the Nadir. I cannot find any GREAT information on this. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/1489bfaf7817a317f09cb9cf6016777c.png Here's the contribution...

Google Streetview: Can Not 'Walk' in Space

Chi3d

4

1 yearBrianAshley (73): Dan, Comment for those who eventualy publish a wrong tour to GSV or a client wants it down: Go into your account/specific spac e/ GSV and clcik on the trash can: https://support.matterport.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015725788-Remove-from-Google-Street-View Thanks to Dee Johnson for this.

Matterport + GSV + Facebook Places VR

DanSmigrod

5

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 Other thoughts on this topic? Best, Dan

Will Matterport Charge for Publish to GSV?

DanSmigrod

9

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/d6d1e354eecd88bdb78ecc922bd986ef.png Source: Matterport Support (2 March 2018)

Does Google Street View benefit RealEstate?

advancedhdr

7

1 yearTrustedPhotoDC (1108): Look up the thread on VRBO and their current testing. Airbnb is working on something, but nothing more than a PR release last December.

Side-by-Side>Google Street View & Matterport

DanSmigrod

9

1 yearRichierichks (693): @advancedhdr Yes, it is already embedded in their site. You can see it here. clickable text

Are you a Google Street View Photographer?

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, If you shoot one commercial space with 50 scans, its likely you will be invited (free) to become a Google Street View Trusted photographer. Getting that status five years ago was VERY HARD. Now, with Matterport to GSV, it is super-easy. Best, Dan

21 Ways to Create/Publish to Street View

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Other ways to publish to Google Street View? Best, Dan

How much do you charge clients for GSV?

Ramblinman

10

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): How about how to charge for Google Street View? Best, Dan

Matterport: Public Beta Testing Publish GSV

DanSmigrod

15

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Moving this to the top in case you are just starting to think about Matterport to Google Street View (now that it is possible for all). Best, Dan

Marketing Video for Google Street View Pros

DanSmigrod

4

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Yup! The star of stage and screen. Our own Artist Concepts ! Dan

Video: Matterport AND Google Street View

DanSmigrod

4

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): :heart: :heart: :heart: it!

2018 is the Year of Google Street View

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): Maybe if Google can... #1) Improve navigation. Despite adding links between panos, most windows into Google Street View allow navigation in a Matterport-style manner (pancake navigation) without any regard to walls or connections that a pro has created. Arrow navigation still appears on mobile (which is the easiest way to navigate and not fly through walls from one end of a business to the other with one fateful click). #2) Launch...

Let's Add 360 Views to Street View!

Metroplex360

10

1 yearCharetteImaging (25): GoThru has been a savior for me, especially when it comes to “fixing” the extra connections between panos after uploading from MP to GSV. WELL worth the $2 per tour!

[Newsletter] Google Street View Public Beta

Metroplex360

6

1 yearCharetteImaging (25): I’m inclined to agree. One of the reasons I made the investment in Matterport was the ability to create streamlined processes for everything, shaving time off conventional “best practices”. Time is money, the less time I spend on non value added activities, the more time I can devote to revenue generating activities. Not having to stitch, process HDR, upload, place panos (which is a pain in the new GSV app!), create links...literally...

Goole street view processing time

rzphotoman

4

1 yearHarlanHambright (1583): It’ll be there almost immediately. You can see sweep circles in google maps if you zoom in. They won’t connect in street view for approx 24.

Matterpot 360 Snapshot to Google My Business

3DSNAP

3

1 yearleonvanzweel (507): Search your Business on Google Maps and upload from there or alternatively from the Google Street View app

Google Street View Summit: Request Invite

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV 2018 Google Street View Summit Announcements with Google Product Manager Charles Armstrong Hi All, Above is a recording of today's (13 Feb 2018) show with Google Product Manager Charles Armstrong. The theme of the 2018 Google Street View Summit (on Wednesday, 30 May in Mountain View) and Thursday, 31 May in San Francisco) is: How Google Street View Imagery Can Power Decision Making for Organizations. Best, Dan

Matterport to GSV Beta - Wish List

DanSmigrod

8

1 yearTrustedPhotoDC (1108): Just published this to test - 20 original scans 5 turned 'off' and 15 'on' http://148bcec7bb334341cd98-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/ad9ade61b531d75b7a3dfaf74d3d27ad.png 15 pucks appear in the Showcase 15 nodes are published to GSV http://148bcec7bb334341cd98-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/3c36c08e08e520525bcda9e6dcea71ce.png The constellation not yet imported and cleaned up in gothru.co (the...

Matterport to GSV: Hiden Scans in Workshop?

Chemistrydoc

5

1 yearChemistrydoc (920): I'm glad i asked the question! I think one of the ones i converted today had some hidden scans. I'll do an inventory and report back. KF

Important update about iris360 Pro

Nerdvice451

8

1 yearNerdvice451 (73): It is disappointing for all of us who wanted this type of quality at an affordable price. I guess it was too good to be true. I was a bit shocked that they had suddenly canceled production after so many months of promises. I don't know what this says about NC Tech as a company? This seems like a major strategic blunder and is doing nothing but hurting their image and reputation among people like us.

NCTech iSTAR Pulsar Launch in 2018

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Video: NCTech Chief Techni[/vimeo]cal Officer ad Co-Founder Neil Tocher announces the NCTech iSTAR Pulsar 360º Camera at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). Note: [Neil starts at 2:50.] Hi All, ✓ Video: NCTech Announces iSTAR Pulsar 4K/360º Best, Dan --- [Below is a copy of the original WGAN Forum discussion.] Video: NCTech Chief Techni[/vimeo]cal Officer ad Co-Founder Neil Tocher...

360 Video Solution For GSV!

Richierichks

4

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): You know what's interesting is that the Matterport Camera could shoot video ... although it's not capable of shooting 360 video for obvious reasons ... I wonder if the capability could ever be useful, or if the amount of data transfer and lack of onboard storage would make it a worthless thing to investigate...

Matterport to Google Street View is Easy!

HarlanHambright

18

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @advancedhdr I've heard rumblings that this is a Safari bug. How does it compare using Chrome on Mac?

professional photographer Google Street View

Exceed94

9

1 yearjfantin (1730): Yes you can. The Trusted status is no longer a requirement and you can start offering your services without previous qualifications. If you are going to use your own 360 camera or stitched images, you will have to use one of the approved platforms like Panoskin or Gothru, and if you are using Matterport GSV service, you can do it automatically. I am not sure if you will need a gmail account for this purpose. It was a requirement in the past...

Getting the best GSV w/ your Matterport

BrianM

7

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): My tips: #1) When scanning, try to keep very STRAIGHT paths. It makes much more sense for navigation to be done at 90 degree angles -- and even with Matterport tours, this turns out much better than simply scanning haphazardly in order to complete your dollhouse. #2) Disable unnecessary scans. As GSV is a bit more cumbersome to navigate, you are going to want to make your tour a bit more streamlined -- no bonus panos for fun! Try to trim...

How to Find Google Street View Short Code

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @DanSmigrod -- BTW, if your forum author wants to adapt any of my free Wordpress Plugin to make this even easier, he's welcome as it's open source. There's a great bit that allows you to find your tour using search or a map that I adapted from another author (with permission / blessing). Might be a worthwhile investment of time! https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-street-view-shortcode/

When does GSV appear?

BrianM

2

1 yearHelen (754): @BrianM Yes that is normal, on a pc you need to enter by clicking on one of the sphere's or using pegman, you can hover over the spot with him and drop him on one of the blue dots.

Matterport to GSV: The Wheels are spinning

leonherbert

2

1 yearvantasy (37): @leonherbert Hi, I'm also just tested out. It works after few hours processed. 1) this is normal 2) you could turn it off your space

Tips: How to Connect MP->GSV to Street View

DanSmigrod

13

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @advancehdr - The client used the Matterport tours :) I use GSV as a conversation starter to sell Matterport Tours. There's value in having it as an option, but Matterport Spaces are more valuable than GSV tours.

360 panoramic upload to google street view

miss19881111

6

1 yearmiss19881111 (4): Thank you for your reply Because before waiting for a period of time did not finish processing a bit worried I previewed in panoskin is no problem The following is taken with Matterport but then Matterport and Google have not yet started to cooperate In some ways, I uploaded six images to my blog ...

Matterport to GSV Launches 23 Jan 2018?

DanSmigrod

28

1 yearLeventeSolczi (52): Matterport need a few months... I asked 3 important thing on phone, when M. call me on phone: Buy a new camera, but i needed answers: 1) When will be repaired the MAC safari light issue? - no answer 2) when will we be able to publish GSV - a few months... :)))) remember: the spring of 2017 almost one year 3) when will we get the new firmw. update? - please contact support. I spend a lot time about looking for the answers

Everyone can use my Matterport GSV Beta!

Metroplex360

12

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @alirizacil - I haven't encountered the scale being wrong yet. If the scale is wrong, please do give them feedback as it should always be scaled. Concerning not seeing on mobile at the same time as desktop - that is rather strange. @BrianAshley - I know, right! I am PRETTY fast at publishing a 200+ pano tour via GoThru. I can do that in about 2 hours. With Matterport to GSV .. the only time spent is on importing to GoThru and adding in 360...

How Will I know GSV is enabled on my account

Richierichks

1

1 yearRichierichks (693): Anybody out there know what to look for to see that you are now part of the GSV Public Beta?

Matterport: Faster Scanning for Pro and Pro2

DanSmigrod

18

1 yearhtimsabbub23 (751): Anyone else still waiting on this beta update? I still haven't got mine yet, I signed up 8 hours after it was announced.

Blur out windows for Matterport Tours?

Snap

5

1 yearSnap (184): The dollhouse view trumps that option unfortunately @DanSmigrod...I'll just have to disable the footprints for now I guess. We are planning to re-scan later in the year so we'll likely add covers on the windows next time, thank you.

Pano2VR 5.1: Publish to Google Street View

DanSmigrod

1

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://youtu.be/ge4ytDyNIfI Video: Adding Tags in Pano2VR and Pano2VR Pro | Video Courtesy of Support Gnome Hi All, Good news on the high-end of 360º capture meets publishing to Google Street View. Garden Gnome Software ( Pano2VR 5.1 beta) announced this Google Street View WorkFlor Ready solution Monday [8 January 2018] on the Pano2 VR blog. Best, Dan P.S. Garden Gnome Software announced their intensions of Google Street...

Which 360 Camera for a Street View Project?

DanSmigrod

11

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ca/cf/e4/cacfe40a64802f3205345a6edb519479.jpg http://148bcec7bb334341cd98-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/d94be006d0d873df943d01c0871ff26b.png https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v5ecX5Pm31s/maxresdefault.jpg https://img.youtube.com/vi/SVm0lxX5R1M/0.jpg ...

Google Maps: Capture/Publish in Video Mode

DanSmigrod

12

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @TrustedPhotoDC That's pretty impressive! Did your shots look like "poop and vomit"? :)

Any Matterport predictions for 2018?

DanSmigrod

8

1 yearBale100 (175): One of the biggest challenges is scanning exteriors that form part of 3D tours and walkthroughs - not independent / underlying 360 views. As we are aware, Matterport recently signalled a potential partnership with Leica re. the Leica BLK 360 in 2018. Other than a NDA, commercial etiquette and patents, what is preventing Matterport from developing an upgraded Pro 3 3D Laser Scanner (develop or cross licence components) that can work...

Google Street View Cameras-Techniques-Gear

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearPointCloudVR (103): Mic at 360Rumors has been such a great resource for 360 camera news and reviews. He is super professional and really in depth. It's great to see him getting some great exposure. Be sure to check out his youtube channel and website!

What is the easiest way to create this tour?

3DPLUS

7

1 year3DPLUS (7): Hello, Thank you ALL for your kindly response !! Im so sorry for the broken link above! The real link like this: https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9402256,-97.1027786,3a,90y,78.15h,57.83t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipNjd3KtI8lCJGnUKM4QwMwhdU1hX8i5Gz_yqhz0!2e10!3e12!7i13200!8i6600 How could I do the same one? Which device and software or any platfom? https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/192a665c0b78734d28d723eb188b01cb.png

Start Promoting Matterport AND Street View?

DanSmigrod

4

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @TrustedPhotoDC Great question... I will ask. @TakedaSan Thank you SO much for the detailed explanation and sources. Happy New Year, Dan

Pricing for Google Street View

DanSmigrod

7

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): Too many words and too many options. Keep it simple. And change 'enquire' to 'inquire' as prices are in USD.

Matterport versus Google Street View

DanSmigrod

4

1 yearArtisticConcepts (634): Hey guys, I see GSV as a great ice breaker for smaller businesses. Especially boutique shops close together in a downtown setting. Being able to say “Google Street View, but inside your store” and the person knows instantly what you mean is a much smoother inroad than just walking in and saying “Yo! Want me to scan your place and make you a Matterport 3D Space?” (a la Rocky Balboa). I really think GSV is going to help us break down...

How to Add Google Street View to WP3D Models

DanSmigrod

3

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 Anything that we can do so that - as @GlennTremain points out - enable the guest to walk back into the retail store (after they have walked outside to the Google Street View)? Happy holidays, Dan

Google Tango is dead... Good thing or bad?

Queen_City_3D

6

1 yearMetroplex360 (9194): @ron0987 I'd love to see the demo. This makes me think of the Cupix platform, which I am extremely excited about. Cupix uses photogrammetry to create a 3D environment and automatically link panos together into a tour. Without 3D sensors, this is the only way. I could imagine using video to shoot a walkthrough and software taking individual frames to generate a very accurate 3D model using photogrammetry. For some good reading, check out...

WGAN-TV: GoThru Demo/Discuss for Newbies

DanSmigrod

6

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Want to try GoThru, but don't have any 360ºs to play with? Here are some 360ºs that you can play with ... ✓ We Get Around Beach House | Digital Assets-360º Photos Spheres-Shot with Ricoh Theta S (HDR) Happy holidays, Dan

Matterport Begins Google Street View Beta

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, For context about this announcement today (Tuesday, 19 December 2017). Dan -- WGAN-TV: Matterport Senior Director, Product Kirk Stromberg announces Matterport to Google Street View publishing at the Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). WGAN-TV: Matterport Senior Director Product Management Kirk Stromberg, discusses Matterport to Google Street View announcement at Google Street View Summit with We Get Around...

GSV Technical Challenges Today (31 Aug 2017)

DanSmigrod

13

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV: How to publish to Google Street View using Panoskin (for Newbies) Hi All, If you have a 360º 1-click Camera – or are thinking about buying one – this is a must watch WGAN-TV show with: ✓ LCP360 (@Panoskin) CEO and Founder Wojciech Kalembasa ✓ LCP360 (@Panoskin) Co-Founder CTO Tom Chomiak Wojciech, Tom and Chris, thank you for joining me for this show yesterday (Wednesday, 13 December 2017). Happy holidays, Dan P.S. For...

WGAN-TV: Panoskin Demo/Discuss for Newbies

DanSmigrod

3

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV: Panoskin Demo and Discussion for Newbies Hi All, If you have a 360º 1-click Camera – or are thinking about buying one – this is a must watch WGAN-TV show with: ✓ LCP360 (@Panoskin) CEO and Founder Wojciech Kalembasa ✓ LCP360 (@Panoskin) Co-Founder CTO Tom Chomiak Wojciech, Tom and Chris, thank you for joining me for this show yesterday (Wednesday, 13 December 2017). Happy holidays, Dan P.S. For Matterport Pros, there...

Is Matterport Officially saying it's winter?

VTLV

2

2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): @VLTV - It's very safe to assume that Matterport to Street View is not vaporware. If you hit "view source" on my.matterport.com you'll see a different story if you dig enough.

Google Street View - Loaner Camera

erikolsonmba

5

2 yearserikolsonmba (52): It took about 4 months to hear back so be ready to wait. No input, so I am guessing most GSV pros are using cameras they purchased. Guess I can go at it just like I purchased the camera myself - just have to return this one ;)

Marterport Google street view page?

Lukmoorkens

8

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Ha! After seeing this discussion - it took Matterport less than 24 hours to fix the link. :cool: Dan

When can we see Google street view in winter

Akan

5

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @TechnicTouch Video: How to Price Matterport to Google Street View Publishing | Length: 1 hour and 8 minutes (WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members receive an All Access Pass to the WGAN Training Academy Videos, including this one where I suggest some different pricing strategies about how to price Google Street View. There are more videos in the WGAN Training Academy Library about Google Street View meets Matterport. Once...

WIRED: Upgraded GSV cameras

JC3DCX

6

2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): @Liam_Tayler Thanks on the comments on the site. I use GeneratePress for my Wordpress theme. It's a bit of a blank slate, but I use the excellent 'Elementor' theme to build pages. While I am quite good at building things from scratch, this theme and plugin have allowed me to focus on creativity and getting my marketing out there. And yes, I used my Matterport for all my GSV tours. I cannot wait for Matterport's publish to GSV solution -- it...

iGUIDE to Google Street View examples

Chris_iGuide

6

2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): I think that automatically posting to GSV via iGuide is an EXCELLENT tool. The fact that iGuide offers a simple and accurate way to do this is superb. Correctly positioning and posing panoramas is the most tedious and difficult aspect of creating a GSV tour and this is all taken care of here! Bravo! I recommend that iGuide Operators consider using GoThru or PanoSkin in order to import their tours and refine if and where needed. I have...

WGAN-TV Live at 5 (GMT-4)>Google Street View

DanSmigrod

9

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Moving this to the top, in case you missed this WGAN-TV Live at 5 episode ... Best, Dan

GSV: "Inside This Place" replaces See Inside

Metroplex360

8

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Exactly! Well said. I added the bold. Dan

Matterport VS Google Certified photographer

Ghagendorf

7

2 yearsNerdvice451 (73): Dan, The complexities of this are formidable. I will believe that they will do it when I see it.

NEW - Adobe Photoshop - 3D Panorama Editing

Metroplex360

11

2 yearsDaK (92): Well, I found a solution to the terrible gif like rendering. When exporting the pano, refuse to "submit to the man" and choose png instead of the default jpg as the file type. This will give you a much higher quality export. At least it did in my case.

Google Maps Experiment

leonvanzweel

10

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/a0aa7a8f17cd16df54c1244751470392.png https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/4920a0bb5e50197183869bcabd37c590.png @leonvanzweel Look what I found (above) using the links you shared :cool: Dan

WGAN-TV Matterport->Street View Pricing

DanSmigrod

5

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): WGAN-TV Live at 5: How to Price Matterport to Google Street View Publishing with WGAN Forum Founder Dan Smigrod Hi All, Here is the recording of Wednesday's (17 October 2017) WGAN-TV Live at 5 program about how to price Matterport to Google Street View publishing. WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members receive an All Access Pass to the We Get Around Matterport Training Academy Videos, including this one. Not yet a Member? Around 40...

How to be google certified?

MagnaShow

13

2 yearsjustinv (1021): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/bd135034a6deb6737304baf3c63f93cc.jpg Those are all from matterport 360s and one Samsung gear 360.

Google Street view starting location

Prism3DTours

10

2 yearsMagnaShow (25): Thank you so much for the advice, you all were very helpful!

Google Street View unbrands Client Tours

Metroplex360

49

2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): @MagnaShow - Exactly what @aarongeis stated. And yes, the tour that you reference WAS done with a Matterport Camera prior to Matterport asking me to stop offering my 'MP2SV - Matterport to Street View' service as it was a Terms of Service violation. 360 Snapshots CAN be used with GSV although the resolution is below the ideal size that Google recommends. I believe that those panos will not contribute to your Local Guides score. Be patient -...

Matterport to Google Street View Delayed ...

justinv

11

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Related WGAN Forum Discussions: ✓ Google Street View unbrands Client Tours ✓ Matterport to Google Street View Delayed ... ✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5 (GMT-4)>Google Street View ✓ Index of the 2017 Google Street View Summit (May 2017, Tokyo) Best, Dan

Creating GSV...

dtavres

5

2 yearsTrustedPhotoDC (1108): @dtavres What's wrong with just using your DSLR kit if you have years of experience with SV/BV/BP? The workflow is fast with batching and the quality with a APS-C or FF camera is much better than 1/2.3" sensors.

"Get Rid of Street View, only Matterport"

Metroplex360

26

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: WGAN-TV Roundtable - Google Street View “Wish List”

MP Business Listings Beta>Google Street View

justinv

25

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): x

Official Video>2017 Street View Summit Recap

DanSmigrod

5

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 I did 360º video interviews with the Insta360 Air attached to my Samsung Galaxy S6. This version of the camera is not Google Street View Ready (at the very least, because it is 3K). I do not know if a firmware can make it 4K). Instal360 announced that their cameras will all be Google Street View Ready. I do not know if this requires a hardware change. While I could have uploaded the 360º videos to YouTube directly from the...

Matterport to Google Street View: Sept 2017?

DanSmigrod

6

2 yearsfullpreview (163): Unfortunately, the Street View Beta has now been delayed. ... ✓ Matterport to Google Street View Delayed ... I was really looking forward to this, but the new target is Winter.

Museum Tours

Spencerlasky

10

2 yearsSpencerlasky (71): Yes well I guess I'd personally sell the Matterport solution and down play the advantages to seaming into google street view - which I believe, if I had the option of going from a google street view into a museum or doll house so I can understand the space I'd take doll house any day.

Matterport Gallery anyone?

realtymedia

8

2 yearsCliftonrowe (1): Hi Jason, here is one we did in France. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=vMShKqStStB You may wish to get into a local Nandos and do 2 scans as a demo to the manager but then use if for your pitch with your client. Hope it helps. Kind Regards Manny

GSV Moderating Platforms

Richierichks

7

2 yearsRichierichks (693): @Metroplex360 I was playing with Go Thru last night and it is really easy to use! I think that will be my go to for GSV for sure. @TrustedPhotoDC I have been messing with that for a while now and I really like the custom features that it offers. Definitely a must have! It seems to me that any of the custom features will not transfer over to the GSV platform. It appears that Google won't allow anything but a standard navigation only...

Where Are You Publish to Street View?

LeventeSolczi

6

2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): "Currently we are examining instances where MP Spaces have scans at multiple heights..." There's a little meta tag that you add to the pano called 'altitude'. Matterport already stores this data for each pano - as well as already organizes into levels (floors). This could be added in a day, then tested and ready within a week. Easily. https://developers.google.com/streetview/publish/reference/rest/v1/photo#Pose "our...

Franchise Buying with VR help...Cool!

AndrewWilliam23

3

2 yearsnat_vanveen (595): @AndrewWilliam23 Yes that's really a great idea! Thanks for sharing :D

All 2017 Google Street View Summit Coverage

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, The tag --> GSV17 <-- has ALL the 2017 Google Street View Summit topics in the We Get Around Network Forum: ✓ Video ✓ Photos ✓ News ✓ Commentary ✓ Discussions It's free to join the We Get Around Network Forum (and ask questions). And, thank you for sharing the We Get Around Network Forum with your peeps. Plus, when you join, you get a free Guide to Comparing 3D-VR Platforms for Scanning-Shooting...

360º Video: Matterport to Google Street View

DanSmigrod

9

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Here is the sign-up link for the Matterport Google Street View Beta Program. ✓ Matterport Business Listings Beta Program Best, Dan

Video>Matterport to Google Street View GSV17

DanSmigrod

14

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Here is the sign-up link for the Matterport Google Street View Beta Program. ✓ Matterport Business Listings Beta Program Best, Dan

Matterport & Google Trusted Photographer Pro

VTLV

8

2 yearsRichierichks (693): @Metroplex360 What Social Media platform has those requirements? I only know Facebook's which are- What's the largest 360 photo I can upload? The largest full 360 photo you should upload is 6000 x 3000 pixels (18 megapixels). You can upload larger photos, but there are diminishing returns past that size, and you will probably not see an appreciable difference in output.

GSV: Levels are Here (via Panoskin)

Metroplex360

5

2 yearsTrustedPhotoDC (1108): The level release is adding more bugs to the already buggy SV API. It is interesting that there are three types of levels to select from: Below Ground Ground Above Ground

Videos from Google Street View Summit: Day 1

DanSmigrod

4

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Today (7 June 2017) I updated all the video links in the original post above. Dan

Videos from Google Street View Summit: Day 2

DanSmigrod

3

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 Yes. Well said. Had Matterport not presented at the 2017 Google Street View Summit, that would have been a huge miss. A seminal Matterport moment, when historians 10 years from now reflect back on the key milestones in the history of Matterport. BTW, today (7 June 2017) I updated all the video links in the original post above. Dan

Street View publishing by iGuide

Alex_iGuide

2

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @Alex_iGuide Awesome! The We Get Around Network seek a Google Street Pro in Hamilton, Ontario. ✓ Street View Pro Wanted: Hamilton, Ontario Kindly have an iGuide Pro Private Message (PM) me for the hot lead. Dan

Google Maps Indoor Beta?

SiteTour360

4

2 yearsSiteTour360 (127): We're going to try a MP floor plan today. I will update.

Matterport to offer 360ºs as Optional Extra

DanSmigrod

10

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, You will be able to export 360º photo spheres from Matterport scans coming in the next 30 days, Matterport announced during its Pro2 Webinar today (6 June 2017). Dan

Hold Off Buying a 360º Camera Unless ...

DanSmigrod

6

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @LetMe3D Looks like I was spot on: though for the wrong reason :cool: Dan

Does anyone use WalkInto?

Property3dNZ

13

2 yearsProperty3dNZ (613): Thanks for your help @justinv I do appreciate it!

How to Charge for MP to Google Street View

DanSmigrod

5

2 yearsPHILG (79): I believe in SAS. Spent my entire career in software. That is how software companies made their money. I'm talking enterprise software, not off the shelf single user or small # of users. I'd close a deal, asp $250k, then we'd charge 15% foe maintenance and service. Although that model still exists in large corporate sales, the mainstream is going to a pure subscription - monthly or annual payment. Much like Matterport, adobe, dollar shave club,...

Matterport: Please do not screw this up ...

DanSmigrod

10

2 yearsjustinv (1021): @Metroplex360 In a perfect world, it would not be anywhere but next best thing would be while tour is loading and then it is gone. I do not have enough time in the day for everything, so I don't worry about it anymore. As long as I keep getting work, I am not worried about it.

Video: iris360 Pro at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

2

2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): This looks like a great camera for Street View. A few questions - #1) Who needs 90MP? #2) The 3D seems ridiculously basic - objects are flattened against walls and floors, etc. Seems to basically extrude images into room shapes. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/3bbd7534eafe8e111eaaf7c37cba2803.jpg Thoughts?

Video: Google Street View Summit | Q&A Day 2

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Google Team Members Charles Armstrong (left), Stafford Marquardt and Jackie Lai field questions about Google Street View at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). At 11:04 (through (15:45) I ask if Google Ready cameras can still launch with the Google Street view API still in Beta? Answer: cameras will launch between late-June and early September 2017. Cameras can launch even while the Google Street View API is...

Video: Garden Gnome Sofware Pano2VR at GSV

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Garden Gnome Software ( Pano2VR) Founder Thomas Rauscher presents at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). Pano2VR with Google Street View Export Highlights (Software for Pros that stitch 360ºs together and create Tours) ✓ Google Street View Workflow Ready ✓ Export Button: Google Street View ✓ Desktop app for Window/Mac/Linux ✓ Create Virtual Tours ✓ Export in HTML5 or to Google Street...

Video: Large-Scale Street View Publishing

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Google Product Manager Stafford Marquardt presents Large-Scale Google Street View Publishing at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). Google Street View Large-Scale Publishing Highlights ✓ Who wants to make Street View? (Communities, Trusted Pros, Agencies, Enterprises) ✓ 2016 Street View App: fast and easy to make your own Street View; HDR; interval capture; blurring (automatic and manual; rights...

Video>360fly 4K/4K Pro at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: 360fly Director of Prototyping Kolja Hegelich presents at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). -- Unfortunately, the audio is difficult to understand. 360fly 4K and 360fly 4K Pro Highlights ✓ Google Street View Mobile Ready ✓ Major retail distribution ✓ Single button to control the camera ✓ Slightly bigger than a golf ball ✓ 360fly 4K Pro includes HDMI for live streaming ✓ Engineered...

Video: Panoskin presents at GSV Summit

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: LCP360 (Panoskin) CEO Wojciech Kalembasa and CTO Tom Chomiak present at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). https://youtu.be/_HKO-ug1P4s @Panoskin (Wojciech) I apologize. Some challenges with the video. I am missing some of your key points. Can you post below or post your slides? Panoskin Street View Editor Highlights ✓ consistency across marketing channels ✓ real-time analytics across...

Video: Z CAM G1 at Google Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Z CAM CEO Kinson Loo presents the Z CAM G1 Professional VR Google Auto Ready Camera at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). -- Z CAM S1 Professional VR Camera Highlights ✓ "Google Street View is all about sharing high quality 360º images, the rest is technology" ✓ SD Card slot ✓ Professional VR Camera ✓ 6K 30 FPS / 4K 60 FPS ✓ 4 190º fisheye lens ✓ 1/2 3" Sony CMOS...

Video: Giroptic iO-Google Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Giroptic co-Founder and CEO Richard Ollier presents Giroptic at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). Giroptic iO Highlights ✓ Giroptic Mission: "We enable people to communicate, capture and share their experiences in the most immersive way, through innovative devices and services." ✓ "Creating compelling 360º content is hard" ✓ The Giroptic Camera was used in the International...

Video: GoThru Presents at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: GoThru Media co-Founder Alin Bugeag presents at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). ( @Alin I apologize: Wi-Fi connectivity issues before and during presentation.) GoThru Highlights Alin shows how GoThru using the Google Street View API (Beta) to enable 3rd parties to publish to Google Street View Please see GoThru Blog for more info GoThru Media (GoThru) is the first to market with a replacement...

Video: Intro to Google Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Google Street View Product Manager Charles Armstrong kicks off 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 2017) https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/f6286c484b42c69d3fc19aa9bf5f3d88.png Charles Armstrong: 11 More Companies are working on Street View certification as well for later this year [2017] -- ✓ 18 product announcements over the two days (10-11 May 2017) ✓ 360º Cameras: breakthrough in 2017 ✓ on the verge...

Video: Google Street View API (Beta)

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Google Product Manager Stafford Marquardt explains why the Google Street View Editor was sunset - and the Street View API (Beta) – at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). -- Hi All, Google replaced Street View Editor with the Google Street View Publish API to enable developers to build publishing tools directly inside editing workflow. (Examples of software using the Google Street View API (Beta):...

Video: Google Street View Workflow Ready

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/f6286c484b42c69d3fc19aa9bf5f3d88.png Video: Google Street View Product Manager Charles Armstrong announces Google Street View Workflow Ready Standard at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). Hi All, At the 2017 Google Street View Summit, Google announced four (4) new Standards for Google certification. This post is about ... Google Street View Workflow...

Video>Samsung 360 2017 at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: Samsung Electronics Project Lead for Gear 360 and Gear VR Wondo Kang presents at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). --- https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/6f121fe7e4ae9beff9b0299327f25157.png Gear 360º Second Generation Highlights ✓ Google Street View Workflow Ready ✓ Record 4K 360º video ✓ 15 MP 360º Photo ✓ HDR ✓ 360º Broadcast Live (YouTube) ✓ Control with iPhone or...

Video: GoPro Fusion at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Video: (Starts at 0:21) Google Street View Product Manager Charles Armstrong presents on behalf of GoPro Senior Director Immersive Media Solutions Alexandre Jenny at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in Tokyo (10-11 May 2017). -- https://youtu.be/PygsKZXpYrI https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/878820612a71f4ec2be281c1c6ba1ee3.png GoPro Fusion 360º Camera Highlights ✓ 5.2K @ 30 FPS ✓ Google Street View Workflow Ready...

Video: iGuide Presents at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): Great job, guys on your GSV API integration into the iGuide ecosystem!

Video: Sphericam 2 | Street View Auto Ready

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsTosolini (2784): @dansmigrod I saw the Insta360 Pro at CES and I was quite impressed. It feels to me a good overall choice. Granted that any tech is outdated from the minute you purchase it, it's a matter of making the most out of it as soon as possible. Thanks for the reports!

Video: NCTech Announces iSTAR Pulsar 4K/360º

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @ReTech I recall that Neil said 3Q17. Given that the Google Street View API is still in Beta - and not likely to be out of Beta until September 2017 (IMHO), it's likely that all Cameras that are dependent on the Google API will not be released until September 2017, at the earliest. @Metroplex360 No demo during the presentation. I do not recall if NCTech was showing content created with the iSTAR Pulsar in their exhibit floor space. Dan

VUZE 360º Presentation at Street View Summit

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsStevenHattan (1510): There is so much to go over.

Video: InsideMaps Presentation at GSV17

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsHelen (754): @Metroplex360 Maybe thats what it is for the proplan? Not sure? Either way seems expensive!

360º Video: Google Street View Summit Selfie

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsGlennTremain (1781): "Lunch" too funny

360º Video: VUZE Camera (3D/VR/360º) @ $799

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsLetMe3D (139): Is it good for posting to Google Street View?

360º Video: Samsung Gear 360º 2017 Edition

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsLetMe3D (139): Any show specials on any of the cameras for forum users?

360º Video>Street View Camera Loaner Program

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsgrmngrl (916): I applied twice with no answer back.

Will Matterport Publish All Spaces to GSV?

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsViewing (583): @DanielDI Me too. We're all photographers essentially so I see this working similarly to the Getty model. Except you also have the opportunity to make revenue via bookings on places you uploaded a listing for... hotels, villas, private rentals, restaurants, attractions etc.

Matterport: Publish to Street View in Tokyo

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsLizzg (127): Blank box. Do I have to be a google certified photog? I'm not yet!

Google Street View: Threat or Opportunity?

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Your company is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the Matterport announcement at the Google Street View Summit. Hopefully, you will be able to shoot once and publish twice. Dan

Matterport Pro>3D-VR-360º-Google Street View

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @Richierichks Almost time to wish you a happy birthday. :cool: Nice to have a memorable event to remember your birthday. Best, Dan

Dan Smigrod at Street View Summit in Tokyo

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): A fun Sunday in Tokyo ... A traditional Japanese lunch with 360º photographer Naoto Somese (whom I met at the 2016 IVRPA in Quebec City. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/c3af4c5457c58e1ce7bcf1a26ffbb81c.jpg A stroll ... https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/444dc9d4ea2192501d8416157640b3da.jpg https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/34431d05c02486034ff4e3724f8137fd.jpg And an evening of social tango dancing (and a special...

Google Street View Accepting Depth Data?

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): I'll admit, I see what you are saying. I've contacted the photographer. http://360photoinc.com/portfolio/ Note that some of the older tours have this feature, the newer ones do not... which is odd.

Matterport to Google Street View: How Much?

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): This is such a beautiful tour and I want viewers of this post to know that this tour was shot before Matterport increased the tile size from the Pro Camera to 2 Megapixel -- and before the November firmware that improved image and color quality tremendously. Just look at how amazing Dan's tour looks in Street View -- just like Matterport -- there are so many places once can stop and look around -- it's more immersive and detailed than most...

Multiple floors in GSV

grmngrl

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2 yearsgrmngrl (916): @Metroplex360 I am using panoskin and islands it however did not connect the floors. I connected them in The street view app which then skews the view of the connection moving the arrows in the wrong directions.

Matterport to Google Street View>4K Quality?

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): Matterport's 2K tiles are capable of generating a 8192x4096 panosphere. The actual DPI represented in the data might not align 1:1 -- but the quality since November's firmware upgrade is fully sufficient. I just re-read my comments that Dan posted. I think it would be awesome if Matterport did indeed release a new camera to the public on January 2018 like I said a long time ago. Then I would be like Dan "Nostradamus" Smigrod who...

Google Street View Summit Tokyo 10-11 May 17

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Some related We Get Around Network Forum Topics: ✓ Google Street View: Threat or Opportunity? ✓ Matterport Publish to Street View in Tokyo ✓ Google Street View Summit: the 19 Companies Best, Dan

iGuide at Google Street View Summit

Alex_iGuide

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2 yearsAlex_iGuide (301): See you there Dan, that will be fun! The morning drink at 10am in Google agenda had me puzzled. May make it easier to present, though.

Google Street View Summit: the 19 Companies

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): Hi All, Late Friday night (28 April 2017), Google announced the 19 companies presenting at its Google Street View Summit 10-11 May 2017 in Tokyo. NCTech has two speaking slots: likely for their two cameras. Official Agenda Wednesday, 10 May 2017 1. Samsung 2. Giroptic 3. Panono 4. HumanEyes Technologies 5. iGuide 6. Yi 7. NCTech Ltd. 8. 360fly 9. KenXen 10. Ricoh Company, LTD. 11. GoThru 12. Garden Gnome...

Matterport Confirmed for Street View Summit

TrustedPhotoDC

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2 yearsbrett (10): Thank you for this really appreciate it

Checking in with GoThru / Google Street View

Metroplex360

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): It's been just a few weeks since Google Business View closed its submission system. GoThru is claiming some pretty amazing numbers as to how many tours have been submitted and processed through its platform. https://forum.we-get-around.com/cached/5b90cd2f0e5c02ae37d59a4cb08c34e1.png Since v0.2, GoThru has added a many nice enhancements to their platform. For power users - the growing number of keyboard shortcuts is key to...

Google Street View Apps: PanoSkin vs. GoThru

Metroplex360

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): @Panoskin Me too! There's a -lot- to like. I also realized today that my BETA account is setup as a 'Reseller'. I'm not sure if this is standard for GTPs who are beta testing - but that explains the Clients business. Good luck guys!

Panoskin Street View Editor / GoThru Editor

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): @Metroplex360 I :heart: it. Definitely peeps like me that would prefer your MP2SV.com conversation and publishing service. Dan P.S. about to board my flight back to Atlanta: 3 days late...

Matterport Google Street View Announcement?

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsRichierichks (693): I think he is new, but the bottom line is he misunderstood my question. This is still not an available option and he said knowledge of future developments like that is above his pay grade. Seems like they don't really like to tell you much.

Matterport versus Google View

Senojev

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): @fragache Businesses like Street View Business View (aka 'See Inside Tours') because their Google local listing will display with a 'See Inside' icon that launches a virtual tour directly from Google. Offering an enhanced tour via Matterport or iGuide with the added value of a Street View tour is an EXCELLENT way to get businesses to adopt these technologies. Unfortunately, yes, the Matterport Terms of Service states that extraction of the...

Google 360

Integratedman

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2 yearsMetroplex360 (9194): Thanks for clearing that up. "Do not attribute your content to another individual, company or organization if you are not authorized to represent them." https://www.google.com/streetview/privacy/#general-content-policies My interpretation on this is that it is permissable to attribute tours to the business you are serving. This is further supported by Google allowing me to change the attribution in its entirety for every...

Why Google Will Acquire Matterport

DanSmigrod

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3 yearsmori (706): Currently the dollhouse view and mapped 3D data from Matterport is a nice gimmick, but not essential for business solutions. You could create a similar quality just out of high resolution camera pictures without the need of capturing 3d data. Also with depth data and pictures taken with a TANGO device. Besides the key target audience of Google are huge large scale places with "shopping opportunities" like airports, train...

google business virtual tour and Matterport

michelg

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3 yearsDanSmigrod (18551): https://forum.we-get-around.com/topic/163/switching-to-matterport-from-google-business/

Inputting a tour into Google street view

Dolloff

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3 yearsWashingtonState360 (37): By the way, to become a GTP (Google Trusted Photographer), doing standard "photo-spheres", you'll need to attend a training and sign an agreement, which binds you NOT to do those at, i.e. museums and some other locations (which is why I didn't become one yet). Yes. They have a special group doing those. Maybe eventually using a Matterport process would void that portion of the terms, but in the interim, traditional pano-spheres are...

Is Matterport working with Google Maps?

VTLV

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3 yearsGarySnyder (1696): @VTLV This is a repeat to what I wrote in the link which Dan has been so kind to include in this section but I'll go over a few of the points to consider as well as add some additional if you're considering shooting for Google. As a former Google Trusted Photographer that is or was the status you needed to achieve to shoot and produce Business View (BV) for Google. the process is very time consuming, that is not the actual photography but the...

Google Indoor Street View

immersiveprop

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4 yearsBcome (13): Juste to compare : Matterport : https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aS7YuVwmwnU Street View | Trusted : https://goo.gl/maps/VguaexXoBb32 I love both !