Lesson 6
Navigating Tricky Areas
Mirrors, stairs, narrow halls, and outdoor transitions without glitches.
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."