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WGAN-TV Podcast covers Matterport (and related) digital twin creators and providers shaping the future of real estate today.

(Nearly) every Thursday at 5 pm ET, WGAN-TV Podcast airs live (www.WGAN-TV.com) and by the following Thursday, available free on popular podcast apps and YouTube.

We Get Around Network (www.WeGetAroundNetwork.com) Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod interviews industry thought-leaders and content creators to provide insights and training. (200+ one hour, live interview podcasts since August 2016). ’’

The We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com) knowledge base includes 99,000 Matterport and related posts among 18,000 topics, as of February 2024. The WGAN Forum is read monthly by 14,000+ unique visitors and has 9,000 registered members in 147 countries.

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► https://www.Urbanimmersive.com ► https://www.urbanimmersive.com/contact  --- How a major Canadian police service uses forensic-grade 3D digital twins to document crime scenes In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5 (aired on Wednesday, 7 January 2026), we take a deep dive into how Urbanimmersive partnered with the Sûreté du Québec Police Service, Canada’s largest provincial police force, to modernize crime scene documentation using forensic-grade 3D digital twin technology. Joining the conversation is François-Hugues Liberge (Executive Vice President, Urbanimmersive), along with WGAN-TV Podcast Co-Host Tom Sparks. Together, we explore how a platform best known to real estate photographers was adapted to meet the strict technical, security, privacy, and courtroom-defensibility requirements of law enforcement. The discussion begins with context. The Sûreté du Québec covers more than 1,000 municipalities, employs over 8,600 people, and investigates everything from local incidents to major provincial crimes. Their legacy crime scene documentation system was expensive, difficult to operate, slow to deploy, and limited to only a few regions of the province. Investigators were still relying heavily on static photography and manual sketches, often discovering years later in court that crucial context had been missed. That challenge triggered a detailed public Request for Proposal (RFP). Among the non-negotiable requirements were offline processing, local data control, rapid capture, HDR imaging, accurate measurements, and a solution that could be deployed broadly without extensive technical training. Urbanimmersive ultimately became the only company to respond to the RFP, largely because it was able to deliver something unique in the market: a fully immersive 3D walkthrough experience that can be captured, processed, hosted, and viewed entirely offline. During the episode, François explains how Urbanimmersive’s platform—originally designed for real estate—was already capable of offline workflows due to earlier work in sensitive environments such as nuclear plants, tunnels, and other critical infrastructure. That legacy allowed Urbanimmersive to meet police requirements without fundamentally changing the platform itself. We walk through a live demo showing how investigators can: ✓ Capture an entire crime scene using inexpensive, off-the-shelf 360 cameras ✓ Navigate the space virtually using immersive walkthroughs, dollhouse views, and floor plans ✓ Annotate evidence directly inside the 3D environment ✓ Take measurements after the fact ✓ Embed photos, videos, and other forensic assets ✓ Maintain a complete audit trail showing when and how any modification is made Equally important, the episode details what does not happen. Crime scene data never touches the cloud. Processing occurs on police-controlled hardware. Files remain local. Nothing is publicly hosted. Nothing is accessible to Urbanimmersive after delivery. For law enforcement, that distinction is critical. From an operational standpoint, the solution dramatically reduces friction. Capture times drop to seconds per scan. Equipment costs fall under $1,000 per camera. Training time is measured in hours or days rather than weeks. As a result, the Sûreté du Québec can deploy multiple capture kits across the province instead of concentrating expensive equipment in only major cities. Beyond policing, the conversation broadens to other high-security and institutional use cases where traditional cloud-hosted digital twins are not viable. These include fire departments, transportation accidents, power utilities, water treatment plants, hospitals, government facilities, manufacturing sites, and any environment where privacy, security, or long-term hosting costs are a concern. For real estate photographers and media professionals, this episode highlights a powerful takeaway: There is a growing market for offline and ultra-secure 3D digital twin services that many providers cannot currently serve. Urbanimmersive’s approach opens doors to new verticals, new clients, and new revenue streams—especially in commercial, industrial, and government sectors. The episode also touches on partnership opportunities, lead sharing, and how service providers can position themselves not just as photographers, but as visual documentation experts capable of handling sensitive environments. If you work with: ✓ Commercial or industrial clients ✓ Government or municipal organizations ✓ Secure facilities ✓ Asset management, training, or compliance use cases ► https://www.Urbanimmersive.com
► We Get Around Network Forum (https://www.WGANForum.com) --- We Get Around Network Acquired by Tom Sparks from Founder Dan Smigrod  After more than a decade as founder, managing editor, and publisher of the We Get Around Network, Dan Smigrod announces the next chapter in WGAN’s history. Effective January 1, 2026, ownership of We Get Around Network has transitioned to long-time WGAN member and contributor Tom Sparks, Principal of Sparks Media Group, through WGAN Holdings Inc. Tom is now the owner, managing editor, and publisher of We Get Around Network—and the new host of the WGAN-TV Podcast. This is a change in leadership, not a change in DNA. Everything the community relies on remains in place: ► The WGAN Forum and its 100,000+ posts ► WGAN-TV Podcast and WGAN-TV Training U ► WGAN MarketPlace and Marketing Partner programs ► Find a Service Provider Map ► Existing memberships, subscriptions, logins, and content WGAN continues to be the trusted, cross-platform knowledge base for digital twins, 3D/360 cameras, real estate media, and the tools and services professionals use every day. Why Tom Sparks Tom is a working real estate photographer and media business owner who actively uses Matterport, iGUIDE, Giraffe360, InnoDraw, SIMLAB, InsideMaps, and related platforms in the field. He brings hands-on experience, editorial credibility, and operational leadership—combined with a clear vision to expand education, deepen technical coverage, and grow vendor partnerships. What’s Next Under Tom’s leadership, WGAN will: ► Expand practical, field-tested content ► Strengthen marketing partner programs ► Go deeper into digital twins and AI-driven workflows ► Continue delivering trusted insights that help members succeed faster Dan Smigrod’s Next Chapter Dan transitions into an advisor role to support a smooth handoff and knowledge transfer. While stepping back from daily publishing, he will continue to appear for select projects, special episodes, and deep dives—while finally reclaiming time for travel, creativity, and exploration in AI and robotics. Join the Conversation Please welcome Tom Sparks as the new publisher of We Get Around Network. Introduce yourself in the WGAN Forum. Share what topics, tools, and technologies you want covered next. The mission remains the same: Give help. Get help. Build the future of digital twins and real estate media—together. Happy New Year,   Dan Smigrod Founder and Advisor We Get Around Network Atlanta
► Voucher Code: WGAN ► https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan --- Giraffe PRO Camera 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday | Save 20% for 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN Here are the top 10 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday reasons for you to subscribe to the Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform Subscription. Number 1: Save 20 percent off the first 12 months when you use voucher code WGAN at: offer.giraffe360.com/wgan. Number 2: 60-day satisfaction guarantee – love it or get your money back. Number 3: Subscribe month-to-month – with no minimum commitment. Number 4: Onboarding support makes subscribing as low friction as possible. Number 5: Elevate your marketing with the Giraffe360 PRO Camera – a game-changing all-in-one real estate media solution. Number 6: Brand your photo galleries, walkthroughs, floor plans, and quick links with your logo, colors, and contact info. Number 7: Produce incredible 270-megapixel HDR photos, 4K video highlights, a 3D virtual tour, and 2D/3D floor plans with one scan. Number 8: Deliver a stunning media package that helps your agents win more listings and sell properties faster. Number 9: Photographers who add Giraffe360 win more clients and open more revenue opportunities. Number 10: With dozens of improvements to the Giraffe360 platform in 2025, there has never been a better time to subscribe. This Giraffe360 offer is available in the USA and Canada. Have a great holiday season!
Save 10 Percent on 1st 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN  https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan/ In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5, Dan Smigrod sits visits with Jānis Beinerts, Senior Product Designer at Giraffe360, to explore the newly launched Giraffe PRO Camera and the upgraded Giraffe360 platform designed for real estate photographers. The conversation opens with a deep dive into the complete suite of deliverables generated from a single property scan - property websites, AI-enhanced photos, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and multiple video styles, and more - all produced automatically through the platform’s processing pipeline. Jānis explains how the Giraffe PRO Camera was engineered not just as a piece of hardware but as part of a larger ecosystem where hardware, software, and automation converge. He describes how the Giraffe PRO Camera and platform together enable photographers to deliver a multichannel marketing bundle that increases listing engagement, boosts time-on-page, and generates more leads for agents. The discussion highlights Giraffe360’s data-supported claim that properties captured with the system sell up to seven days faster, with the new Giraffe PRO Camera expected to widen this advantage. Dan and Jānis walk through a real example of a single property website generated automatically by the platform. Jānis explains how assets such as HDR photos, floor plans, and property metadata are captured, processed, and surfaced to buyers in a clean, structured layout. Some data is pulled automatically - such as location and measured area - while other fields can be edited directly by the photographer or agent to fine-tune the listing. The episode also tees up one of the most compelling features: Giraffe360’s ability to produce multiple styles of marketing videos without shooting any video at all, thanks to advanced AI reconstruction and creative automation. This expands what real estate photographers can offer without increasing onsite capture time. Throughout the episode, Dan asks pointed questions that help real estate photographers understand not just the what but also the why: why multichannel marketing matters, why automation is essential for scaling, and why combining hardware, software, and AI is redefining real estate media production.
Save 10 Percent on 1st 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN  https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan/ In this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5, Dan Smigrod sits visits with Jānis Beinerts, Senior Product Designer at Giraffe360, to explore the newly launched Giraffe PRO Camera and the upgraded Giraffe360 platform designed for real estate photographers. The conversation opens with a deep dive into the complete suite of deliverables generated from a single property scan - property websites, AI-enhanced photos, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and multiple video styles, and more - all produced automatically through the platform’s processing pipeline. Jānis explains how the Giraffe PRO Camera was engineered not just as a piece of hardware but as part of a larger ecosystem where hardware, software, and automation converge. He describes how the Giraffe PRO Camera and platform together enable photographers to deliver a multichannel marketing bundle that increases listing engagement, boosts time-on-page, and generates more leads for agents. The discussion highlights Giraffe360’s data-supported claim that properties captured with the system sell up to seven days faster, with the new Giraffe PRO Camera expected to widen this advantage. Dan and Jānis walk through a real example of a single property website generated automatically by the platform. Jānis explains how assets such as HDR photos, floor plans, and property metadata are captured, processed, and surfaced to buyers in a clean, structured layout. Some data is pulled automatically - such as location and measured area - while other fields can be edited directly by the photographer or agent to fine-tune the listing. The episode also tees up one of the most compelling features: Giraffe360’s ability to produce multiple styles of marketing videos without shooting any video at all, thanks to advanced AI reconstruction and creative automation. This expands what real estate photographers can offer without increasing onsite capture time. Throughout the episode, Dan asks pointed questions that help real estate photographers understand not just the what but also the why: why multichannel marketing matters, why automation is essential for scaling, and why combining hardware, software, and AI is redefining real estate media production.
► Save 10 Percent on the first 12 months | Voucher Code: WGAN --- Save 10 Percent on 12 Months | 60 Day Money Back Guarantee $324 per Month (instead of $360 per Month) | 12 Month Minimum (Unlimited Listings | Fair Use Policy Applies: 60 Residential Listings) offer.giraffe360.com/wgan | Voucher Code: WGAN --- WGAN-TV Podcast | How Giraffe360 Enables Photographers to Be Real Estate Digital Marketing Service Providers   In this WGAN-TV Podcast, Giraffe360 Founder and CEO Mikus Opelts joins Guest Host Tom Sparks to discuss how photographers can expand their business from traditional real estate photography into full-service real estate digital marketing.   Mikus explains how the Giraffe360 ecosystem—including the new Giraffe PRO Camera, Content Studio, and AI Toolbox - helps photographers deliver complete marketing packages for agents and brokerages.    By combining automated photo editing, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, videos, and property websites, photographers can provide clients with all the content needed to list, market, and promote properties across multiple channels.   Tom and Mikus also discuss how the platform’s AI automation saves hours of manual work, while the camera’s tripod-based capture system ensures consistent quality. They highlight how the Giraffe360 platform makes it possible for photographers to scale their businesses efficiently—shifting from being service providers to strategic marketing partners for real estate clients.   Key takeaways:   ✓ The Giraffe360 PRO Camera captures high-quality imagery, 3D tours, and floor plans in one workflow ✓ AI photo enhancements, color correction, and blue-sky replacement are built in for professional results ✓ The Giraffe360 Content Studio and AI Toolbox enable automated video and social media creation ✓ Photographers can expand into full-service digital marketing without adding production complexity ✓ Turnkey property websites and lead-generation tools help agents market listings faster and smarter   Got questions about the Giraffe PRO Camera or Giraffe360 platform? Post them in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com) ---
► Save 10 percent on the first 12 months | Use Coupon Code: WGAN Here: giraffe360.com/price --- 408. WGAN-TV | Giraffe PRO Camera Launch | Saves 10% 1st 12 Month | Code: WGAN Did you miss the Giraffe PRO Camera Webinar #7 on Tuesday, 4 November 2025? Catch the full replay of this special Giraffe360 event, now streaming on WGAN-TV. My digital twin introduces the session featuring Giraffe360 Founder and CEO Mikus Opelts and Chief Customer Officer Samy Jeffries. Together they unveil the new Giraffe PRO Camera, demonstrate its workflow advantages, and explore the expanded Giraffe360 Content Studio with AI Toolbox, Listing Spotlight, and new pricing options designed for real-estate media professionals. Highlights ✓ Re-engineered imaging system: Improved sensor and lens design deliver superior dynamic range and color accuracy. ✓ Integrated LiDAR: Doubles scanning range and boosts depth precision for more accurate measurements. ✓ Faster capture speed: Up to 40 percent quicker, allowing users to complete more scans per day. ✓ AI automation: Smart-stitching algorithms cut post-processing time by 70 percent. ✓ Content Studio + AI Toolbox: Automatically generates descriptions, captions, and marketing videos from a single scan. ✓ Listing Spotlight: Instantly promotes listings across multiple platforms for faster visibility. ✓ Design & usability: Slimmer, lighter, and more durable with the signature one-button simplicity Giraffe360 users love. Opelts and Jeffries emphasize that the PRO Camera’s power lies in combining hardware excellence with AI-driven workflow efficiency—helping real-estate photographers and agents create polished marketing assets faster, with less complexity. If you have follow-up questions about the Giraffe PRO Camera or the Giraffe360 Photographer Program, please post below. For all past and upcoming episodes, search WGAN-TV Podcast in your favorite app or visit: www.WGAN-TV.com
www.WGAN.info/fotello In this episode of WGAN-TV, Dan Smigrod welcomes back Fotello Co-Founder Harman Walia to showcase Fotello’s newest enhancements that simplify how real estate media professionals edit, deliver, and get paid for their work. Harman explains how Fotello’s mission remains focused on helping photographers deliver their best work while saving money — a guiding principle for every product decision the company makes. Key Highlights 1. Twilight Photo Editing Harman introduces the upgraded Twilight AI feature, which allows creators to convert daytime images into natural, realistic twilight scenes in just one click. The AI maintains architectural accuracy — nothing inside or outside the property is altered — ensuring ethical photo representation for real estate listings. 2. Unified Delivery Platform Fotello now enables users to deliver all digital assets—photos, videos, 3D tours, and floor plans—through one link. Real estate agents can preview, download, and even request revisions directly from the portal, reducing back-and-forth communication. 3. White-Label Sub-Domain For professionals seeking a fully branded experience, Fotello offers a white-label sub-domain option that removes all Fotello branding from delivery pages and emails. This feature allows photographers to present the portal as their own—ideal for brand consistency and client trust. 4. Integrated Payments The newly launched Fotello Payments integrates seamlessly with Stripe, allowing photographers to collect payments directly without additional Fotello transaction fees. Funds are deposited daily, and all payout data can be viewed and exported from a single dashboard. 5. Instant and Same-Day Delivery Harman shares how some users have installed Starlink internet in their vehicles to enable instant delivery of photos right after shoots. This capability allows creators to offer same-day or even immediate turnaround—either as a premium service or as a competitive differentiator. 6. Onboarding and Support Fotello has streamlined its onboarding to remove previous friction points. New users can sign up directly via WGAN’s affiliate link for 25 free listings, with optional one-on-one support for setup, domain configuration, and client migration. Learn more: www.WGAN.info/fotello Special Offer for WGAN Community Real estate photographers and media pros who sign up through the WGAN affiliate link receive up to 25 listings free as part of their Fotello Essential membership—equivalent to editing up to 1,500 photos at no cost. This exclusive offer is only available via the WGAN link: www.WGAN.info/fotello It’s a simple way to test Fotello’s full workflow—AI photo editing, delivery, and payments—before committing to a paid plan.
► Giraffe360 Special Offer: https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan --- WGAN-TV Podcast | Giraffe360 Webinar #6: Sell Listings 7 Days Faster with AI-Powered Marketing -- How can real estate photographers help agents cut days on market using AI and immersive media? -- What new Giraffe360 features are changing how listings are marketed across every platform? Guest Co-Hosts: • Mikus Opelts (Founder & CEO, Giraffe360) • Samy Jeffries (Chief Customer Officer, Giraffe360) Guests: • Casey G. (Arizona) • Nick Powell (United Kingdom) In this WGAN-TV Podcast episode, Mikus Opelts and Samy Jeffries share how the Giraffe360 platform is redefining the speed and reach of real-estate marketing. Viewers see how AI automation and immersive media shorten sales cycles by a full week compared with market averages. The team walks through Giraffe360 Content Studio and Giraffe360 Listing Spotlight, showing how photographers and agents can generate property websites, email campaigns, and social posts in minutes—all from a single scan. Casey G. and Nick Powell explain how they package photos, floor plans, and short-form videos into high-impact marketing kits that drive results across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Key Takeaways ✓ The Giraffe360 platform reduces average days on market by one week versus similar listings. ✓ Gaussian Splat Videos automatically create cinematic, vertical fly-throughs optimized for social platforms. ✓ Interactive 3D floor plans increase user engagement by 60 percent and double average session time. ✓ AI-powered production pipeline renders and packages media automatically—no manual editing needed. ✓ Fixed pricing at $360/month replaces per-project fees with unlimited rendering (fair-use ≈ 60 projects/month). Special Offer for WGAN Community Try the Giraffe PRO Camera for 60 days with 10 residential listings for $123 per month. https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan Special Offer ► Try Giraffe PRO Camera Risk-Free for 60 Days. ► Just $123 per month for two months with no long-term commitment. ► Scan up to 10 complete property listings. Includes all add ons. ► For full details and to order, visit: https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan
Special Offer ► Try Giraffe PRO Camera Risk-Free for 60 Days. ► Just $123 per month for two months with no long-term commitment. ► Scan up to 10 complete property listings. Includes all add ons. ► For full details and to order, visit: https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan Hi All, In this WGAN-TV Podcast episode (above), Sparks Media Group Founder Tom Sparks (@SparksMediaGroup) shares his first real-world experience using the Giraffe PRO Camera, currently in beta testing. Follow along as Tom scans a residential listing and documents the entire process — from setup to capture to still-photo workflow. Tom provides valuable Giraffe PRO Camera insights for real estate photographers (and real estate agents considering an upgrade from the Giraffe GO Camera). You’ll see how the motorized tripod, adjustable heights, and advanced processing features improve image quality, speed, and deliverables for 3D tours, cinematic videos and HD photos (and more). Tom also compares scan frequency, capture time, and workflow improvements over the Giraffe GO Cam — plus practical field tips that only an experienced beta tester can share. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to handle a Giraffe PRO Camera on a real shoot, this deep dive delivers a firsthand look at performance, reliability, and output quality. Topics Include: ✓ Setting up and calibrating the Giraffe PRO Camera ✓ Field performance during a 2,200 sq ft home scan ✓ Tripod automation, height adjustment, and connectivity insights ✓ Best practices for lighting, scan spacing, and doorway coverage ✓ Still-photo workflow and HD photo capture ✓ Real-world battery life and data management ✓ Business considerations: pricing, turnaround, and client value Special Offer for WGAN Community Members: Get a 60-day We Get Around Network exclusive trial of the Giraffe PRO Camera for just $123 per month (standard plan $223/month). With this offer, you’ll receive: ► Try Giraffe PRO Camera Risk-Free for 60 Days. ► Just $123 per month for two months with no long-term commitment. ► Scan up to 10 complete property listings. Includes all add ons. ► For full details and to order, visit: https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan Try the Giraffe PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days. ► www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro Contact Info Tom Sparks Founder and CEO Sparks Media Group / ScanYourSpace Suisun City, California Giraffe PRO Camera or Giraffe360? Best, Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum Atlanta
offer.giraffe360.com/wgan  WGAN-TV Podcast: Giraffe PRO Camera Asset Review with a REALTOR ► Special Offer ✅ Try Giraffe PRO Camera Risk-Free for 60 Days. ✅ Just $123 per month for two months with no long-term commitment. ✅ Scan up to 10 complete property listings. Includes all add ons. ✅ For full details and to order, visit: https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan  What does a REALTOR think of all the digital assets that were generated from a Giraffe PRO Camera beta test shoot? Stay tuned ... In this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast, Guest Host Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, Sparks Media Group) sits down with REALTOR Mike Martin of InMotion Real Estate to explore the real-world impact of the Giraffe PRO Camera on real estate marketing. Together, they conduct a hands-on “asset review” of a real property scan — 330 Sussex Circle in Vacaville, California — to evaluate every deliverable that the Giraffe360 platform automatically produces: 3D virtual tours, HDR photos, detailed floor plans, and a short-form marketing video. Mike shares his first impressions of the visual quality, accuracy, and workflow efficiency, while Tom explains how the all-in-one system streamlines production for REALTORS and media professionals. Their discussion highlights how the Giraffe PRO Camera eliminates the need for multiple vendors, reduces turnaround time to as little as 24 hours, and provides consistent, professional results across every listing. Key takeaways include ► The ability to create complete marketing packages from a single scan session. ► How Giraffe360’s automated HDR and floor plan generation save hours of post-production time. ► The marketing value of pairing 3D virtual tours with accurate measurements and auto-generated videos. ► The business advantage of offering same-day or next-day delivery to clients. By the end of this WGAN-TV Podcast episode, viewers will understand how Giraffe360 enables REALTORS and real estate media professionals to elevate their listings, build brand consistency, and deliver faster results — all while simplifying their workflow. Questions about the Giraffe PRO Camera? Contact Info Tom Sparks Founder and CEO Sparks Media Group / ScanYourSpace Suisun City, California We Get Around Network Forum Atlanta
www.InnoDraw.com WGAN-TV Podcast Episode Summary This episode features InnoDraw, a laser-based measuring and instant CAD drawing platform built for the home-improvement industry. The discussion shows how Matterport Service Providers can add a high-value, on-site service that delivers designer-ready CAD files instantly. You’ll hear how InnoDraw bridges the gap between measurement and design—saving time, reducing errors, and opening a new, profitable business stream. Who This Is For Matterport Service Providers and 3D capture professionals who want to expand beyond property tours into measurement-to-CAD deliverables for designers, remodelers, and fabricators. What You’ll Learn • How instant CAD delivery accelerates design and quoting workflows. • Why point-cloud approaches add manual steps, time, and potential errors. • How InnoDraw achieves 1/16-inch verified accuracy while mapping walls, doors, windows, outlets, and switches. • Which CAD ecosystems integrate directly: 2020, ProKitchen, Cabinet Vision, Revit, and SketchUp. • How countertop data translates seamlessly to CNC fabrication. • Typical job duration, pricing examples, and achievable revenue for MSPs. Why It Matters Now Delays in drawings or quotes cost designers sales. InnoDraw’s on-site, CAD-ready process eliminates that bottleneck—helping MSPs earn more per visit while giving clients a same-day path from measurement to design to fabrication. Guest Highlights Yehiel Goldstein (Founder & CEO, InnoDraw) explains why precision, speed, and CAD compatibility are critical for home-improvement professionals, and how InnoDraw became the bridge between field measurements and final designs. Daniel Strauss (VP, Business Development, InnoDraw) breaks down how MSPs can start with low-cost equipment, achieve quick ROI, and deliver instant CAD outputs that command higher margins. WGAN-TV Podcast Episode Summary This episode features InnoDraw, a laser-based measuring and instant CAD drawing platform built for the home-improvement industry. The discussion shows how Matterport Service Providers can add a high-value, on-site service that delivers designer-ready CAD files instantly. You’ll hear how InnoDraw bridges the gap between measurement and design—saving time, reducing errors, and opening a new, profitable business stream. Who This Is For Matterport Service Providers and 3D capture professionals who want to expand beyond property tours into measurement-to-CAD deliverables for designers, remodelers, and fabricators. What You’ll Learn • How instant CAD delivery accelerates design and quoting workflows. • Why point-cloud approaches add manual steps, time, and potential errors. • How InnoDraw achieves 1/16-inch verified accuracy while mapping walls, doors, windows, outlets, and switches. • Which CAD ecosystems integrate directly: 2020, ProKitchen, Cabinet Vision, Revit, and SketchUp. • How countertop data translates seamlessly to CNC fabrication. • Typical job duration, pricing examples, and achievable revenue for MSPs. Why It Matters Now Delays in drawings or quotes cost designers sales. InnoDraw’s on-site, CAD-ready process eliminates that bottleneck—helping MSPs earn more per visit while giving clients a same-day path from measurement to design to fabrication. Guest Highlights Yehiel Goldstein (Founder & CEO, InnoDraw) explains why precision, speed, and CAD compatibility are critical for home-improvement professionals, and how InnoDraw became the bridge between field measurements and final designs. Daniel Strauss (VP, Business Development, InnoDraw) breaks down how MSPs can start with low-cost equipment, achieve quick ROI, and deliver instant CAD outputs that command higher margins. InnoDraw Gear on Amazon Leica DISTRO D2 Laser Measurer | WGAN.info/d2 Leica DISTRO S910 Pro Kit | WGAN.infos910  
  Special Offer ✓ Try the Giraffe360 PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days—just $123/month for two months, with up to 10 property scans and all add-ons included. ✓ Learn more: offer.giraffe360.com/wgan "The Giraffe PRO Camera brings cinematic-quality virtual drone footage to interior spaces—without ever needing to fly a drone." In this WGAN-TV Podcast training episode (above), Guest Host Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, Sparks Media Group and ScanYourSpace) sits down with Samuel Kakar, Customer Success Manager at Giraffe360, for an in-depth walkthrough of the Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Content Studio—powerful tools designed to help real estate photographers capture, process, and deliver immersive property visuals with cinematic precision. This episode gives a first-hand look at the onboarding process for new users, highlighting how Giraffe360 supports photographers from initial setup to advanced production techniques. Samuel explains key differences between the Giraffe PRO Camera and the Giraffe360 GO Cam, offering best practices for capturing data-rich scans, using the motorized tripod for optimal results, and generating virtual drone and cinematic videos through LiDAR technology. Tom and Sam discuss real-world workflow tips including: ✓ Efficient property preparation and lighting setup ✓ Managing scan counts and gallery organization ✓ Handling multi-floor scanning and project merging ✓ Creating cinematic fly-throughs from LiDAR point-cloud data ✓ Using “Snapshot” stills to save time on separate photo passes ✓ Leveraging post-processing tools like object removal, blur editing, and scan omissions The conversation also covers upcoming feature requests and creative use cases—from adding a Ken Burns-style pan-and-zoom to millimeter-based lens settings—underscoring how Giraffe360 continues evolving to meet professional photographer needs. For real estate photographers curious about integrating AI-enhanced 3D scanning and automated video creation into their workflow, this episode serves as a practical guide to getting started with the Giraffe PRO system. Special Offer ✓ Try the Giraffe360 PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days—just $123/month for two months, with up to 10 property scans and all add-ons included. ✓ Learn more: offer.giraffe360.com/wgan Watch or listen ✓ Watch the WGAN-TV Podcast here (or WGAN on your favorite podcast app.) Connect with Tom Sparks ✓ SparksMediaGroup.com ✓ ScanYourSpace.com Special Offers for WGAN Community ✓ Try Giraffe360 for 60 days with 10 Residential Lists for $123 per month www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro Best, — Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum Atlanta
► offer.giraffe360.com/wgan --- How does AI-powered automation help real estate photographers, brokers, and media pros scale their business? Stay tuned! In this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast (above) today (Tuesday, 7 October 2025), Sparks Media Group Founder Tom Sparks (@ScanYourSpace) sits down with Samy Jeffries (Chief Commercial Officer, Giraffe360) to explore how the company’s latest technology — including the Listing Spotlight platform and Giraffe360’s Pro and Go cameras — is transforming how agents create, manage, and share visual property content. Samy shares how AI-driven workflows reduce time spent editing and uploading, while enhancing image consistency, branding, and lead conversion. Together, they unpack how Giraffe360’s streamlined system empowers real estate professionals to focus more on relationships and sales, not post-production. Key Takeaways ► Automation at scale — Giraffe360’s end-to-end platform handles photography, floor plans, and virtual tours with minimal manual work. ► Agent branding simplified — The new Listing Spotlight tool centralizes photos, tours, and PDFs into a single agent-branded link. ► AI + design = results — Intelligent scene analysis and cloud-based editing produce consistent, professional visuals. ► Time is money — Real estate photographers can capture more listings and spend less time managing deliverables. “Our goal isn’t just to make a camera — it’s to make the entire content creation process effortless for real estate professionals.” — Samy Jeffries, Chief Commercial Officer, Giraffe360 Special offers for the WGAN Community ► 60-Day Risk-Free Trial of the Giraffe360 Pro Camera (exclusive to WGAN Members): https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan ► Learn more about Giraffe360 offer: offer.giraffe360.com/wgan Questions about Giraffe360? Giraffe360 PRO Camera? Best, Dan Smigrod Founder and Managing Editor We Get Around Network Forum  
offer.giraffe360.com/wgan --- "Buyers Don’t Just Search on Portals", is the next free GIRAFFE360 Webinar at 11 am ET on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. According to the GIRAFFE360 eblast: Agents now expect marketing partners, not just photographers. Join us live & learn how to: --> Industry Insights: How the demands of agents, buyers, and media providers all collide with each other. --> Guest Speakers: Tammy is a top-producing Realtor with 20k followers & American Dream host + Eddie leads the media side, delivering everything agents need to succeed. Sharing their insights on what is important and works in real estate today. --> Showcase: A preview of our new Listing Spotlight feature, which turns your captures into full social media and marketing campaigns. --> Giraffe PRO Camera announcement of the release date. --> Live Q&A with our leadership team, CEO Mikus Opelts, Samy Jeffries, and our guest speakers Tammy and Eddie DeWolfe. All without changing your workflow.
24 Sets of Example Images courtesy of Dave Avilla: AutoHDR | Fotello | Imagen | DIY and Scoring Matrix courtesy of Dave Avilla (pdf, .xlsx) -- Do you edit your real estate photos your self? -- Do you outsource real estate photo editing? -- Do you use AI platforms for editing real estate photos such as: Imagen, AutoHDR or Fotello? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5, at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, my guest will be: San Francisco Bay Area Prestige Property Media Founder Dave Avilla. Dave will share his hands-on experience comparing: ✓ Do-It-Yourself (Lightroom / Photoshop) ✓ Imagen ✓ AutoHDR ✓ Fotello AI Dave will discuss how each option impacts: ✓ Image quality (color accuracy, sharpness, window pulls, sky replacement, verticals) ✓ Time savings and workflow efficiency ✓ Cost considerations for photographers at different volumes ✓ Where each solution excels — and where it falls short Who should watch? ✓ Real estate photographers currently editing their own images ✓ Real estate photographers outsourcing editing to human editors ✓ Photographers outsourcing to Imagen, AutoHDR or Fotello ✓ Anyone curious about AI-driven photo editing for real estate listings Questions for Dave? What would you like me to ask Dave during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show? By the way, Dave has been my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 multiple times. Dave is known for his deep-dive research to help real estate photographers succeed faster.
How can Matterport + Procore + SIMLAB STAGES integration help: ✓ Reduce construction rework ✓ Reduce construction project duration ✓ Reduce Documentation errors and omissions ✓ Reduce travel time of owner, architect and contractor meetings ✓ Provide spatially contextual punch list items and issue tracking (RFIs) ✓ Get more business by wowing clients Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 28 August 2025) -- at 11 ET (5 pm Poland time) -- my guest -- and subject matter expert -- will be: ✓ SIMLAB STAGES Product Owner Robert Czarlewski WGAN-TV Show Topic ✓ Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES + PROCORE for Construction Project Management & Collaboration We'll Cover ✓ Introduction 1. Purpose and vision behind the integration 2. Key capabilities: -– Creating RFIs and Punch Items directly from Stages -– Integrated document repositories -– Bidirectional data synchronization ✓ Live STAGES + PROCORE Demo 1. Creating RFIs and Punch Items in Stages: -– Step-by-step creation process -– User experience within the Stages interface 2. Viewing Created Items in Procore -– How RFIs and Punch Items created in Stages appear in Procore -– Cross-platform visibility and data flow 3. Document Repository Integration -– Browsing and using synced documents across platforms -– Maintaining a single source of truth 4. User Benefits -– Reduce construction rework -– Reduce construction project duration -– Reduce Documentation errors and omissions -– Reduce travel time of owner, architect and contractor meetings -– Provide spatially contextual punch list items and issue tracking (RFIs) -– Get more business by wowing clients 5. Marketplace Availability -– Stages–Procore integration available via Procore Marketplace Who Should Watch? ✓ Matterport Service Providers ✓ Construction Managers and Engineers ✓ Architects and Designers ✓ Matterport Service Providers ✓ Facility Managers ✓ Real Estate Developers ✓ Procore Users www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIMLABinc.com www.WGAN.info/SIMLABonWGAN (All Previous WGAN-TV Podcast episodes featuring SIMLAB)
offer.giraffe360.com/wgan/  --- Giraffe360 hosts its fourth educational webinar designed to help real estate photographers evolve into full-service media partners. The Giraffe360 webinar features: ✓ Giraffe360 Founder & CEO Mikus Opelts ✓ Giraffe360 Chief Customer Officer Samy Jeffries ✓ Giraffe360 Lead Product Manager Ainars Klavins The three discuss the four eras of real estate media technology, agent expectations in today’s market, and a technical deep dive into SLAM (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping)—the “silent unlocker” behind AI-powered media creation. Key Takeaways ✓ Four eras of real estate media: From MLS books in the 1980s → DSLR boom and Zillow in the 2000s → immersive tools like Matterport and drones in the 2010s → to today’s AI-driven, unified media pipelines. ✓ Shift in buyer expectations: Millennials and Gen Z demand video, virtual tours, and lifestyle content—professional-grade media is no longer optional. ✓ Agent priorities: Survey data shows U.S. Realtors rank quality, speed, range of deliverables, and ease of booking as top factors when choosing a media partner. ✓ Expanding deliverables: HDR photos, floor plans, virtual tours, cinematic fly-throughs, and social-ready content are now expected as part of the standard listing package. ✓ SLAM technology: Accurate AI workflows depend on tracking. Giraffe PRO’s advanced sensor fusion (LiDAR, IMU, barometer, GPS) ensures consistent, scalable floor plans, tours, and videos. ✓ New releases: Virtual tour sky replacement, in-tour object removal, 3rd-gen AI editing, and improved Listing Spotlight outputs. ✓ Special offer for WGAN Community: Try the Giraffe PRO Camera for $123/month (60 days, 10 listings, all features included). Topics covered – Historical timeline of real estate media (1980s–today) – How buyer behavior drives agent media demands – Key survey insights from 1,000+ agents – Deliverables agents now expect as “standard” – Barriers to scaling full-service media and how AI removes them – Deep dive into SLAM, sensors, and data fusion powering accuracy – Best practices for capture and handling – New feature releases and upcoming roadmap
– Would you like to see a demo of the Matterport Merge Tool? – For this Matterport merge, how about using a massive space: a baseball stadium with seven Matterport tours with a combined total of 745 scan points? Watch a special edition of the WGAN-TV Podcast (above) for digital twin creators shaping the future of real estate today. We have a great “how-to” episode for you! Our WGAN-TV Podcast Co-Host is Tom Sparks (Founder and CEO, ScanYourSpace — a division of Sparks Media Group). Tom shows and tells how to use the Matterport Merge Tool. Tom uses scans from Oracle Park — home of the San Francisco Giants. In this episode, Tom: ✓ Walks through selecting and merging 7 separate tours into a single, massive stadium model (and then more scans) ✓ Demonstrates manual alignment when auto align falls short ✓ Shares challenges like space limits, partial scans, and construction blockages ✓ Explains his staged merging process to manage large scan counts ✓ Reveals tips for handling big, complex projects with the Matterport Merge Tool Takeaway Quote “Merging big models is part patience, part puzzle-solving — and a little bit of luck when the auto align actually works.” — Tom Sparks Connect ✓ Connect with Tom at www.SparksMediaGroup.com or www.ScanYourSpace.com ✓ Post your questions for Tom in the We Get Around Network Forum: www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com ✓ Subscribe to the Sparks Media Group YouTube Channel: @SparksMediaGroup" target="_blank">@SparksMediaGroup Watch Here WGAN-TV Podcast (or above) For more WGAN-TV Podcast episodes, find WGAN-TV in your favorite podcast app or visit: www.WGAN-TV.com Tom, thank you for the behind-the-scenes look at tackling a massive Matterport merge! --- Transcript (video above) – Would you like to see a demo of the Matterport Merge Tool? – For this Matterport merge, how about using a massive space: a baseball stadium with seven Matterport tours with a combined total of 745 scan points? Stay tuned. Hi All, I am the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. You're watching a special edition of the WGAN-TV Podcast for digital twin creators shaping the future of real estate today. We have a great "how to" episode for you! Our WGAN-TV Podcast guest is Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of ScanYourSpace, a division of Sparks Media Group. To demo the Matterport Merge Tool, Tom uses scans from Oracle Park: the home of the San Francisco Giants. — Hey everybody, Tom Sparks with Sparks Media Group here. In this Matterport Merge Tool video, we’re going to attempt to merge a bunch of scans I did a couple of years ago at Oracle Park in San Francisco. I was hired to scan the stadium—or at least portions of it—for a client. At the time, I presented them with a bunch of individual tour links, but now I’m going to try to combine all of these together. We’ll start by selecting the tours we want to merge. I’m hoping there’s enough overlap data to make this work. I have seven of them selected, totaling 745 scan points. The limit is 2,000 scan points, so we’re well under. I’m not sure why I separated the tours originally, but I think it was because they didn’t want to scan all the spaces in between. Let’s try merging. The system is already doing a decent job. I can see an Oracle suite that’s not aligned correctly, so I’ll move that. The cove is in the wrong spot, so I’ll move that too. The club level looks good, as does the deck, although I accidentally moved it and had to undo. This is a pretty big scan, so I’m going to try auto align. It only lets me align two models at a time. I try a couple of combinations, but the auto align isn’t working well. I start referencing specific locations like the Alaska Airlines Loft and Oracle suite level to place things manually. The size of the project makes positioning tricky, and the auto align feature isn’t finding enough common data. I decided to proceed with merging anyway. Since I’m out of available spaces on my account, I archive the originals to free up space, hoping the merge will still work. Some of my other scans are still pending because I’ve hit my space limit. If this merge works, I’ll add more models to create one big tour. The merged tour comes back with 745 scan points, and it looks good overall. There are a few gaps because I couldn’t scan certain parts of the field due to construction or because the client didn’t need them. I start adding more tours, like the promenade patio and dugout box, aligning them manually when needed. The auto align works sometimes but fails other times, requiring fine-tuning. I continue with the Legends Club, Candlestick Club, and other spaces, snapping them into place when possible. My approach is to merge in stages—adding a few tours at a time, archiving them once merged, and repeating the process. I add Scoreboard Plaza and Suite 60, aligning them carefully. Once aligned, I merge the models and archive the originals. Within 24 hours, the new merge is ready with 804 scan points. The system shows the most recent three tours used for the merge but doesn’t list all previous ones, which is fine. Matterport has a new logo that reminds me of a recycling symbol, though I’m not sure how I feel about it. Looking at the completed model, I still wish I’d been able to scan a few missing areas. The stadium had a hard stop time, and the client didn’t require those spaces. At one point, the field crew asked me to leave because they hadn’t been notified I’d be scanning that day. Despite these limitations, the merged tour covers a huge area. It wasn’t for marketing, so I appear in several shots—sometimes intentionally, sometimes not—like a game of “Where’s Waldo.” Matterport even blurred one shot where my face was visible. In this video, I’ve shown how I merged the majority of my scans from Oracle Park into one massive tour. — Thanks Tom. Got follow-up questions for Tom? Go to www.SparksMediaGroup.com or www.ScanYourSpace.com or post your questions to the We Get Around Network Forum at: www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com Also, subscribe to the Sparks Media Group YouTube Channel: @SparksMediaGroup For WGAN-TV Podcast episodes, look for WGAN-TV in your favorite podcast app or go to: www.WGAN-TV.com Thank you for watching this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast.
-- Are you a Matterport Service Provider scanning for architects, building owners, construction teams, or facility managers? -- Curious how to make your scans more valuable—beyond visualization—through integrations with Procore, IBM Maximo, IoT, and more? Stay tuned. In this “how to” episode, WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host Tom Sparks leads a compelling deep dive with Marek Koźlak, PhD, the founder and CEO of SIMLAB. Together, they explore how the SIMLAB platforms —- STAGES and SIM-ON —- extend the power of Matterport into the full lifecycle of a building: ✓ SIMLAB STAGES — for construction progress monitoring and coordination, featuring robust Procore integration ✓ SIMLAB SIM-ON — for smart building control and asset management with IBM Maximo, IoT devices, and sensor data From side-by-side comparisons of Matterport scans, to real-time energy monitoring of Marek’s own home demo — this episode demonstrates how SIMLAB transforms digital twins into operational tools for engineers, owners, and everyday users. Key Benefits for Matterport Service Providers (for your clients): ✓ Turn your scans into active dashboards for operations and maintenance ✓ Provide AEC clients with synced Procore punch lists, RFIs, and BIM overlays ✓ Deliver facility managers an intuitive IoT control hub built on top of Matterport ✓ Use SIMLAB STAGES for construction phase documentation and visual timeline reviews ✓ Use SIMLAB SIM-ON to assign tasks, track maintenance schedules, and embed manuals Demo + Free Access: Visit SIMLABinc.com to explore SIMLAB STAGES and SIMON SIM-ON demo spaces, register for free, and start enriching your own Matterport models with high-value tools for your clients. Got follow-up questions for Tom Sparks? ✓ SparksMediaGroup.com ✓ ScanYourSpace.com ✓ @SparksMediaGroup" target="_blank">@SparksMediaGroup on YouTube ✓ Or post your question on the WGAN Forum @ScanMySpace Got questions for SIMLAB? ✓ SIMLABinc.com ✓ SIM-STAGES.com ✓ SIM-ON.com Listen to more WGAN-TV Podcast episodes: ✓ WGAN-TV.com ✓ Or search “WGAN-TV” on your favorite podcast app
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