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WGAN-TV Forum Podcast covers Matterport (and related) digital twin creators and providers shaping the future of real estate today. Join us: www.WeGetAroundNetwork.com We help you connect the dots to succeed faster. (Nearly) every Thursday at 5 pm ET, WGAN-TV Podcast (video) airs live (www.WGAN-TV.com) and by the following Wednesday, the the WGAN-TV Podcast and WGAN Forum Podcast are 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) on the WGAN-TV Podcast. Unlike the WGAN-TV Podcast (video), the WGAN Forum Podcast (audio only) includes text-to-speech media releases from Matterport and related companies. The We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com) knowledge base includes 99,000 Matterport and related posts among 17,500 topics, as of December 2024. The WGAN Forum is read monthly by 14,000+ unique visitors and has 8,900 registered members in 147 countries. We help you connect the dots to succeed faster. Join the WGAN community and get connected to what matters. It is free to join the WGAN Forum (www.JoinWGAN.com) and instantly receive 50+ WGAN Membership benefits. Info for potential WGAN-TV Podcast guests: www.WGAN.INFO/guest | DanSmigrod@WeGetAroundNetwork.com

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April 16, 202643 min

iGUIDE Site Plans & Branded Property Overviews Explained

iGUIDE just launched two new deliverables that let photographers offer a complete property experience, inside and out, from a single capture. Tom Sparks sits down with Natasha, Director of Marketing, and Brad, Director of Customer Experience at iGUIDE, to walk through Site Plans and Branded Property Overviews. Site Plans extend the iGUIDE virtual tour beyond the front door, using on-site panoramic scans and third-party aerial data to create an immersive, schematic view of the full property — lot, grounds, outdoor spaces, and how everything connects to the building. Branded Property Overviews turn existing iGUIDE floor plans into polished, agent-branded one-pager PDFs — ready to email, upload to the MLS, or hand out at open houses — at no additional cost. Brad and Natasha cover the capture workflow (spoiler: if you're already grabbing a few exterior scans, you're almost there), pricing guidance from the field ($100–$300 depending on market, with ~$150 emerging as a starting point), how photographer and agent branding templates work across multiple clients, and where this all goes on the product roadmap. Tom also shares his own hands-on experience capturing both features for Sparks Media Group clients and the agent reactions he's gotten so far. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES - Learn more + book a demo: https://www.iguide.to - Site Plans overview: https://www.iguide.to/site-plans - iGUIDE Help Desk (Site Plan capture guide): https://help.iguide.to - Sparks Media Group iGUIDE capture workflow video: https://youtu.be/91sNOKvcUng - More at WGAN: http://wgan.info/iguide 📢 ABOUT WE GET AROUND NETWORK We Get Around Network is the go-to community for 3D/360° imaging professionals — 3D Capture specialists real estate photographers, and property marketing specialists in 150+ countries. New content weekly. 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Meet Natasha and Brad From iGUIDE 2:10 Why iGUIDE Built These Features 3:44 Site Plans Live Demo 7:00 Schematic vs. Survey: Setting Expectations 10:00 Capture Workflow and Time on Site 12:00 Camera Compatibility and Field Best Practices 14:17 Current Scope and Roadmap (Single Family, Multifamily, AEC) 17:20 Using Third-Party Satellite Data 21:38 Branded Property Overviews Demo 24:43 Who Controls the Branding 27:00 How to Price Site Plans 31:11 Upsell Conversation With Agents 35:00 QC Process and Editor Review 36:00 Training Resources and Marketing Materials 38:15 MLS Integration and Where This Is Heading 39:44 What's Next on the iGUIDE Roadmap 40:46 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More #iGUIDE #SitePlans #BrandedPropertyOverviews #RealEstatePhotography #VirtualTours #RealEstateTech #PropertyMarketing #3DTours #WeGetAroundNetwork #WGAN

April 10, 20261 hr 5 min

Giraffe360 in the Field: A 10-Year Pro’s Honest Take

Jon Lee has been shooting real estate full-time for a decade — and he doesn't sugarcoat anything. In this WGAN-TV interview, the Giraffe360 brand ambassador and PPA real estate photography educator pulls back the curtain on what actually builds a sustainable real estate media business. Tom Sparks talks with Jon about how he went from Navy veteran and wedding photographer to running a six-figure solo real estate media operation in Jacksonville, Florida — shooting up to 25–30 homes a week at peak. Jon covers his full service mix (photos, aerial, video, virtual tours, and floor plans), how he built a loyal client base that waits for him when he's on vacation, and why he deliberately caps his client roster rather than scaling with staff. On the Giraffe360 side, Jon shares what it was like to get the Pro camera with zero handholding — and why it won him over. He walks through where Giraffe360 fits in his workflow vs. Zillow 3D Home Tours, the ROI case for virtual tours as the highest-margin service in his business, and his honest feature requests (yes, including the hide-pano button). He also breaks down why he recommends Giraffe360 to brand-new photographers just starting out, not just seasoned pros. 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Jon's Background & Getting into Photography 1:39 Going Full-Time in Real Estate Photography 2:47 How PPA and Giraffe360 Connected 4:28 Becoming a Giraffe360 Brand Ambassador 5:24 Tom's Origin Story (Film Camera + Zodiac Killer) 8:37 Running a Solo Operation — No Staff 9:08 Building Loyal Agent Relationships 12:40 Current Shoot Volume & Throttling Back 15:32 Service Mix: Photos, Aerial, Tours, Video 16:08 The Zillow 3D Home Tour Play 18:19 Real Estate Market Conditions in Florida 21:08 Pricing, Niche Positioning, and No-Shows 22:28 Switching to Giraffe360 — First Impressions 23:01 Why Matterport and iGUIDE Didn't Fit 24:04 Where Giraffe360 Fits in the Workflow 27:49 Time on Site and ROI 30:31 Shooting Photos with Giraffe360 vs. Mirrorless 33:57 Teaching New Photographers at Miami Class 35:40 Brand Ambassador Day-to-Day Role 43:18 Feature Requests: Hide Pano, Room Naming 48:05 Jon's Role as PPA Real Estate Educator 52:02 Biggest Mindset Shift for New RE Photographers 53:41 AI, the DJI Ban, and the Future of the Industry 54:49 Ethics in Real Estate Photography 1:01:40 Advice for WGAN Members Considering Giraffe360 1:03:51 Virtual Tours as the Highest-Margin Service 1:04:28 Where to Find Jon Lee 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Jon Lee – JWL Media: https://jwleemedia.com/ Giraffe360 – WGAN Exclusive Deal (10% off 12 months + 60-day money-back guarantee): http://wgan.info/giraffe360 We Get Around Network: https://wegetaroundnetwork.com (Offer details can change — always check the page for current terms.) 📢 ABOUT WE GET AROUND NETWORK We Get Around Network is the go-to community for 3D/360° imaging professionals — Matterport service providers, real estate photographers, and property marketing specialists. New content weekly. #Giraffe360 #RealEstatePhotography #VirtualTours #3DTours #RealEstateTech #WeGetAroundNetwork #WGAN #PropertyMarketing #RealEstateMedia #PPA #360Photography #PropTech

March 30, 2026Episode 141 min

Roomio: iPhone Floor Plans for Real Estate Photographers

What if you could scan a property in 5 minutes with your iPhone and have a professional floor plan delivered within 24 hours, starting at $11? That's exactly what Roomio does. Tom Sparks sits down with Steven, co-founder of Phoria, the team behind Captur3d. For the first look at Roomio, their new smartphone floor plan tool built for real estate photographers, agents, and anyone who needs a professional floor plan fast. Steven walks through everything: how the LiDAR-based capture works, the step-by-step scanning process, accuracy benchmarks, pricing, delivery pipeline, ANSI compliance progress, and what's coming next including non-LiDAR and Android support. Tom puts it through its paces with real questions from a working photographer's perspective, branded templates, multi-user accounts, scan pausing, SVG delivery, commercial property support, and a feature request for a fake camera rig to fool skeptical agents. Steven also reveals that WGAN members get two free floor plans to test drive the platform via wgan.info/Roomio. For real estate photographers looking to add floor plans as a high-margin add-on service without expensive hardware, this conversation covers everything you need to know. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Try Roomio — 2 free floor plans for WGAN members: https://wgan.info/Roomio We Get Around Network: https://www.wegetaround.com Chapters 0:00 Introduction & Roomio Elevator Pitch 1:00 LiDAR vs. Non-LiDAR Capture 1:48 The Aha Moment — How Roomio Was Built 3:13 Floor Plans, Site Plans & 3D Floor Plans 3:55 Scanning Outside for Site Plans 4:17 Tom's First-Hand Experience With Roomio 4:58 Floor Plan Amendment Tool — Coming Soon 5:48 SVG Delivery & Format Options 5:54 Step-by-Step Scanning a 3-Bedroom Home 8:02 Scanning Speed & Technique 9:36 Camera Angle & the Painting Method 10:40 The Property Report Feature 10:56 Pricing: 24-Hour vs. 10-Hour Turnaround 11:18 AI + Human Delivery Pipeline 12:27 Future Turnaround Time Goals 13:59 ANSI Z765 Compliance 15:36 Accuracy Benchmarks 17:18 Delivery Formats 17:43 Branded Templates & Logo Upload 19:04 Platform Demo — Templates & Delivery 20:27 Multi-User Account Management 21:03 Property Report Deep Dive 22:06 Roomio vs. Hardware Platforms 23:25 Pricing Breakdown & Market Rates 26:15 Pay-Per-Use Model & Volume Pricing 31:28 Commercial Property & Size Limits 33:53 Pausing & Resuming Scans 35:27 Privacy & What Gets Captured 36:46 Integrations & API Roadmap 37:16 Floor Plan Template Gallery Walkthrough 39:51 2 Free Floor Plans for WGAN Members 40:21 What's Coming Next for Roomio 41:12 Wrap-Up #Roomio #FloorPlan #RealEstateTech #RealEstatePhotography #WGAN #WeGetAroundNetwork #iPhoneFloorPlan #PropTech #PropertyMarketing #Phoria #Captur3d #VirtualTours #MSP #3DFloorPlan #SitePlan

January 9, 2026Episode 4241 hr 2 min

424.WGAN-TV | Urbanimmersive + Sûreté du Québec Police Service for 3D Crime Scene Documentation

► 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

January 1, 2026Episode 42310 min

423. WGAN-TV | We Get Around Network Acquired by Tom Sparks from Founder Dan Smigrod

► 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

November 26, 2025Episode 4221 min

422. Giraffe PRO Camera 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday | Save 20% for 12 Months with Voucher Code: WGAN

► 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!

November 14, 2025Episode 4211 hr 5 min

421. WGAN-TV | Part 2 of 2 | Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform for Residential Real Estate Photographers

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.

November 14, 2025Episode 42059 min

420. WGAN-TV | Part 1 of 2 | Giraffe PRO Camera and Platform for Residential RE Photographers

November 12, 2025Episode 4191 hr 12 min

419. WGAN-TV | How Giraffe360 Enables Photographers to Be Real Estate Digital Marketing Service Providers

► 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) ---

November 6, 2025Episode 41829 min

418. WGAN-TV | Giraffe PRO Camera Launch | Saves 10% 1st 12 Month | Code: WGAN

► Save 10 percent on the first 12 months | Use Coupon Code: WGAN Here: giraffe360.com/price --- 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