Overview
iGUIDE Scanning Best Practices are a set of guidelines designed to help operators run efficient, high-quality shooting sessions on site. They cover camera placement, movement patterns and capture techniques that ensure accurate lidar data and a smooth post-capture workflow.
Following these practices produces cleaner wall data, faster processing and a more polished final iGUIDE, giving viewers an accurate representation of the property's layout once published.
In This Article
What are Scanning Best Practices?
Top Priorities
- Maintain line of sight — every shot must be visible from the previous shot to prevent alignment issues.
- Start at the front door for a smooth transition between interior and exterior shots.
- Keep the tripod at roughly 4.5 feet (130–140 cm) from the floor.
- Remove clutter so lidar captures clean wall data.
Additional Best Practices
- Closet doors — capture one shot with the door closed and one with it open; the open shot can be hidden later but aids drafting.
- Tripod adjustments — temporarily change height in tricky areas so lidar hits walls correctly, then return to the original height.
- Larger spaces — plan a predictable route, such as following the room's perimeter first and then filling the middle using a circular or zig-zag pattern.
- Exterior shots — take closer shots and stay near exterior walls, since lidar has fewer surfaces to register outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I move clothes in a closet before taking a shot inside?
A: You definitely should move the clothes around to make sure the lidar can hit all the walls to ensure accuracy in measurements.
Q: What should be the normal height for the tripod?
A: Suggested height is approximately 4.5 feet (130-140 cm) from the floor.