What is a Matterport Camera?

Matterport Cameras are the tools of our trade!  As an Approved Service Partner for Matterport Technology, we're experts in creating unique 3D Virtual Tours and we're often asked about what it is that makes our camera equipment so special. 

So here's an insight into why we believe these unique cameras and the associated technology leads the field in creating 'digital twins' of any space or location,

So what is a Matterport Camera?

Matterport is a state-of-the-art three-dimensional camera system that we use to create realistic, fully immersive experiences. It utilises the latest the tech for capturing imagery, collecting measurements and processing data to create, a unique 3D rendering of any location.

The Camera captures unique 3D points and stitches these together as it is being scanned.   Once it's completed a full 360-degree scan, and also captured depth information it sends that over to the iPad. And that's where the magic begins!  Each scan is plotted and aligned on a unique plan of the location and as the iPad receives the images it then starts to piece it all together as the camera is moved around the location.  Our operators check the details as they are being captured to check that everything is aligned and once the camera has captured the whole area, we then upload it to complete the 3D modeling in the cloud.

Once it's complete we then can add information points, highlights reels and also provide high-res images too.  The end result is a unique 3D virtual tour that enables viewers to walk around as if there were actually there.

Matterport Cameras have changed the landscape in creating unique digital twins of real life spaces and as the technology continues to improve will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of developments in this area.