Plnar Pro's guided experience helps you document and capture photos of property damage. Good photos are critical for building an accurate 3D model, and you might be wondering how to capture those small or "non-habitable" spaces throughout the property.
Have no fear, it's easier than you think! Below you'll find some common examples and a quick how-to on capturing those tight / tiny / hard to reach areas.
Common Small Spaces within Residential Properties:
Bathrooms / Toilet Rooms | Laundry Rooms |
Pantries | Closets |
Storage Areas | Utility Rooms (HVAC, Furnace, Boiler) |
Hallways / Corridors | Foyers / Entryways |
Stairways | Attics / Crawlspaces |
Watch a video!
The same tips used in the Plnar Snap app apply to Plnar Pro—just with fewer steps! 😊 Watch this video for a quick walkthrough and helpful tips.
How to Capture Small Spaces:
Scenario A: Part of a Larger Room
(e.g. Subrooms like Bedroom Closets, Kitchen Pantries, Bathrooms Toilet Rooms)
Tip: Capture it as part of the main room.
Include the small area’s corners when capturing the main room perimeter
Follow the guided steps and photograph both areas together
Scenario B: Separate Space
(e.g. Half Bath, Laundry, Hallway, Storage, Attic, Crawlspace)
Tip: Capture as a separate room.
If space is tight, capture from the doorway.
Aim through walls/objects to mark corners
Stand outside to capture doors/ceiling
Take multiple angles and close-ups
Use lighting for dark spaces
For video, slowly pan from left to right while looking in.
Step 1: Capture Floor Corners
Let's begin! Take photos of the floor corners (aka room perimeter). If needed, stand outside the space and aim through walls/obstacles to take the photo until you've captured all floor corners of the room.
Step 2: Room Overview | Layout Video Capture
Start from outside the space. Start the video and walk towards the space, stopping at entryway. Capture inside by panning left to right - No need for 360 within the space.
Step 3: Damage Capture (Optional)
Take wide and close up angles of damaged areas / contents. Be sure to open cabinets and drawers to show damage to interiors and hardware components.
Stairs:
At this time, staircases are delivered as Photo-Only assets, but you are certainly able to document the space with the app. Start the sequence at the bottom of the staircase and work your way up. Ensure you take quality photos for any applicable damage. Learn more in this article.
And that's it!
Once you've completed capturing all affected interior and exterior areas, feel free to use the "Submit Project" button. Be sure to hang around until you see the "All Done!" confirmation page which lets you know the project was successfully submitted.
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