Shooting Guide

Equipment

• Camera capable of 4K at 30fps
• Gimbal or stabilizer — handheld shake causes bad scene cuts
• Lapel microphone for narration (clip-on, wired or wireless)
• Optional: Drone for aerial establishing shots

Camera Settings

Stabilization ON. Audio: mono is fine — stereo offers no benefit for transcription.

Shooting Technique

• Move slowly and steadily — fast motion causes bad cuts and blur
• Pause 2-3 seconds when entering each new room (hold still)
• Pause 2-3 seconds before leaving each room
• No whip pans — fast rotations degrade AI analysis
• Each room: wide establishing shot + detail shot of standout features
• Film each space from at least 2 angles

Narration (Highly Recommended)

Narrating during the walkthrough dramatically improves results. The AI uses your voice to identify rooms, highlight features, and generate captions.

• Announce each room as you enter: "This is the primary bedroom..."
• Call out key features: "Notice the quartz countertops..."
• Mention dimensions or stats when relevant
• Speak clearly at a moderate pace
• Avoid talking over loud background noise (HVAC, traffic)

Lighting

• Turn on every light in the house before filming
• Open all blinds and curtains for natural light
• Maintain consistent exposure — avoid sudden bright/dark transitions
• Exterior: shoot during golden hour or overcast for even lighting

Shot List

Film in this order for a logical flow that the AI can follow.

Exterior (5-8 shots)

• Hero front facade — straight-on, street-level
• Angled front — showing depth and landscaping
• Front door / entryway close-up
• Garage exterior
• Backyard / patio wide shot
• Drone / aerial establishing shot (optional)

Main Living Areas

• Entryway / Foyer — wide shot
• Living Room — 2 corner shots + feature detail
• Kitchen — wide angle + island/countertops detail + flow shot
• Dining Area — wide shot + detail

Primary Suite

• Primary Bedroom — corner angle + feature shot
• Primary Bathroom — layout + feature (vanity, tub, shower)
• Walk-in Closet (if notable)

Secondary Spaces

• Each additional bedroom — 1 wide shot from doorway
• Each secondary bathroom — 1 layout shot
• Home office / bonus room / laundry / garage interior

Outdoor Living & Closing

• Patio / deck — wide shot with furniture layout
• Pool close-up (if applicable)
• Closing exterior — wide establishing shot or aerial

File Delivery Specs

No editing needed — upload the raw walkthrough footage as-is. 1080p minimum, 4K preferred.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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