Lesson 6
How to Scan
Scan spacing, the trigger workflow, and how to chain rooms together.
Work through each step in order, then mark the lesson complete when you are ready to continue.
You are creating a digital map by leaving a trail of breadcrumbs (scans). The software needs to see how the scans connect to each other.
1 Start at the Entrance
Place the tripod just inside the front door.
2 HIDE!
Tap "Capture" on your phone app, then immediately step behind a wall or into another room.
3 Move 5 to 8 Feet
Once the scan is done, move the tripod 5 to 8 feet further into the house. Think of it like walking — place the camera where a person would naturally step.
4 Keep a Line of Sight
This is critical. The camera must have a clear, unobstructed "line of sight" to the exact spot where it took the previous scan. If you go around a sharp corner and the camera can't "see" the last spot, the app will give you an "Alignment Error."
5 Navigate Around Furniture
Do not place the tripod directly behind a tall couch or table. If you do, the virtual tour will force the viewer to "ghost" right through the furniture to get to the next spot, which looks terrible.
6 Coverage target
Aim to capture 100% of the space. A completion rate of 70% or higher still produces a usable tour, but missing rooms mean a return trip.