These best practices apply to all supported 360° cameras.
Quick Capture Summary
Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
Camera height | At least 15 cm (6 in) above head height |
Walking speed | 4–6 km/h (2.5–4 mph) |
Camera stability | Keep camera stable, avoid rotations |
Distance from surfaces | Maintain arm’s length from walls and objects |
Lighting | Ensure good lighting, avoid strong contrasts |
Environment | Minimize moving people or machinery |
Capture duration | Maximum 15 minutes per video |
Minimum movement | Move at least 5 m (16 ft) per capture |
Camera Position
Keep the camera above head height during capture.
Recommendations:
Maintain at least 15 cm (6 inches) clearance above your head.
Higher positioning improves ceiling visibility and reduces the operator’s presence in the capture.
Movement Speed
Walk at a consistent walking pace during recording.
Recommended speed:
4–6 km/h (2.5–4 mph)
Avoid:
Running
Stopping frequently
Sudden accelerations
Consistency is more important than exact speed.
Camera Stability
Keep the camera orientation stable during capture.
Avoid:
Rapid rotations
Sudden direction changes
Shaking the camera
When changing direction, do so smoothly.
Distance from Surfaces
Maintain distance from walls and objects.
Recommendations:
Stay at least an arm’s length from nearby surfaces.
Avoid walking directly beside walls or equipment.
This helps prevent motion blur and improves reconstruction quality.
Lighting Conditions
Proper lighting significantly improves reconstruction quality.
Recommendations:
Turn on all available lights in the capture area
Avoid extreme lighting contrasts
Avoid mixed lighting temperatures when possible
When transitioning between different lighting environments (for example indoors to outdoors), slow down briefly to allow the camera exposure to adjust.
Environment Preparation
Before starting capture:
Schedule recording during low activity periods
Reduce moving people and equipment in the environment
Open doors between spaces when possible
Remove obstacles that could interrupt movement
Moving objects can introduce reconstruction artifacts.
Capture Duration
Maximum recommended recording length:
15 minutes per video
Longer recordings may fail processing or produce unreliable results.
For large environments:
Capture multiple videos instead of a single long recording.
Coverage
Ensure sufficient movement for reconstruction.
Recommendations:
Move at least 5 meters (16 ft) during capture
Plan a route that covers the entire area
Avoid very short recordings