‼️ Gaussian Splatting capture is only available with the Giraffe360 Pro (LiDAR v2) camera and the automatic tripod.
Only internal scans can generate Gaussian Splatting videos. Outdoor scans are supported through virtual tours.
Pre-Capture Checklist
💡 Turn on all main lights in the property before you begin. Keep them on throughout the entire scanning process to maintain lighting consistency.
📸 Keep the camera stable: Do not shake, tilt or rotate. Always keep the camera perfectly level throughout the capture process.
🧊 Freeze everything:
Do not move any furniture or objects once scanning has started
Do not open or close doors between scans
The environment must remain unchanged during the entire capture
Capture Best Practices
Tripod
Make sure there is at least 1.6 m (5′3″) of clear space from the tripod base upwards.
Scan Density
Capture one scan every 1.5–2 meters (5 – 6.5 ft). This ensures high detail and better reconstruction fidelity
360° Coverage
Treat the process like 3D scanning. Ensure all objects are captured from multiple sides.
Example: When scanning a bed, capture from the left, right, and above if possible.
For bathrooms, scan both sides of toilets and sinks.
In tight spaces (e.g. pantries, WCs), try to take at least two closely spaced scans.
Zig-Zag Pathing
Especially in hallways, follow a zig-zag scanning pattern for better spatial coverage
Doors Strategy
Decide which doors stay open or closed before beginning the scan — and leave them that way for the entire process
For small or unused rooms (e.g., pantries or utility closets) that aren’t meant to appear in drone footage, you may close those doors before scanning begins
Do not move or adjust doors at any point during the capture
Drone flythrough videos will only include rooms visible through open doors
Corners Rule
Try to take a scan in each corner of every room, about 50cm from the corner. This improves drone flythrough videos, especially at room junctions
Stairs
Do not take scans on half floors (intermediate landings). Only scan full floors
Scan Placement Example
The red circles show recommended scan positions. Place scans evenly every 1.5–2 meters, cover all sides of objects, and follow a zig-zag path in hallways for full coverage.
