Lesson 7
Navigating Tricky Areas
Mirrors, stairs, narrow halls, and outdoor transitions without glitches.
Work through each step in order, then mark the lesson complete when you are ready to continue.
Doorways, stairs, and reflective surfaces need special handling to avoid glitches in your final tour.
A Doorways
Never put the tripod directly in the middle of a door frame. Take one scan about 2 feet before the door, and the next scan 2 feet after you walk through it.
B Stairs
Start at the bottom. Take a scan at the foot of the stairs, move the tripod up 3–4 steps, scan again, and repeat until you reach the top. Keep a clear line of sight to the previous step!
C Marking Mirrors & Windows (CRITICAL)
360 cameras get very confused by reflections and direct sunlight. Whenever you scan a bathroom or a room with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, tap the "Mark Features" tool in the Matterport app and draw a line over the mirror/window. This tells the software, "This is a reflection, not a secret room."