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Coffee shop · 3 zones · ~9 min total

Q: How long does the multi-pass take per room?

Roughly 60 to 90 seconds per room. The outside-in entry is about 10 seconds. Each perimeter pass is 20 to 30 seconds depending on room size. The two anchor spins are 15 seconds each. The ceiling tilt is 3 seconds. Total shoot for a 5-room space lands around 6 to 8 minutes.

Q: Does the phone model really matter?

Yes. iPhone Pro has an ultra-wide 0.5x lens that captures more of the room per frame on every pass, which produces a richer walkable reconstruction. Standard iPhones and most Android phones use a tighter default wide camera. The recommended capture mode in the checklist is calibrated to the device you have.

PhoneiPhone Pro · Ultra-wide 0.5×

Time of dayMorning · Natural light

Coverage targetContinuous, 360° per room

Pre-shoot prep

The five-minute prep that doubles your odds.

The per-room multi-pass

Every room gets these four micro-passes.

Pass 01

Outside-in entry

Start at the doorway looking in. Walk slowly toward the center.

Pass 02

Clockwise perimeter

Walk the perimeter slowly, clockwise, lens parallel to the floor.

Pass 03

Counter-clockwise pass

Same perimeter, opposite direction. This is what stops novel-view collapse.

Pass 04

Anchors + ceiling

Two slow 360° spins at fixed points, then a 3-second ceiling tilt.

Why multi-pass: Single forward-walking captures produce rainbow-needle artifacts on 180° novel views. The reverse pass + anchor spins give the reconstruction the geometric coverage it needs to render every viewing angle cleanly.

Per-room sequence — walk in this order

Apply the four passes above to each room below.

Avoid these

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Frequently asked questions

What is multi-pass capture and why does it matter?

Multi-pass capture means walking each room in four micro-passes: outside-in entry, clockwise perimeter, counter-clockwise return, and two anchor spins plus a ceiling tilt. The reverse direction and the anchor spins give the reconstruction the geometric coverage it needs to render every viewing angle cleanly. Single forward-walking captures produce rainbow-needle artifacts on 180° novel views — multi-pass is the fix.

How long does the multi-pass take per room?

Roughly 60–90 seconds per room. The outside-in entry is ~10 seconds. Each perimeter pass is 20–30 seconds depending on room size. The two anchor spins are ~15 seconds each. The ceiling tilt is 3 seconds. Total shoot for a 5-room space lands around 6–8 minutes.

Why is the shot list different per industry?

A coffee-shop shoot covers entry, behind-bar, seating, and outdoor patio. A dental shoot covers lobby, operatory chairs, consult room, and sterilization corridor. The angles and per-room progression are not interchangeable. The wizard branches per industry so the multi-pass sequence applies to the right rooms in the right order.

Does the phone model really matter?

Yes. iPhone Pro has an ultra-wide 0.5× lens that captures more of the room per frame on every pass, which produces a richer walkable reconstruction. Standard iPhones and most Android phones use a tighter default wide camera. The recommended capture mode in the checklist is calibrated to the device you have.

What if I forget the counter-clockwise pass on one room?

Re-shoot is free. The reverse pass is the single most important micro-pass — skipping it on a room means that room will have visible artifacts on rotation. If you realize after the shoot, re-shoot just that room and resubmit.

Can I print this for someone else to follow?

Yes. The Print Checklist button generates a clean one-page printable handoff sheet you can give to a VA, a photographer, or a team member. The multi-pass diagram, per-room sequence, and anti-patterns are all on the print version.

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