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Photo Guide

Great videos start with great photos. Follow these tips for stunning results.

Quick Checklist

Bright, evenly-lit rooms
Landscape orientation
Straight vertical lines
Wide-angle lens (0.5x on iPhone)
Camera at chest height (~4ft)
3-40 photos per video

Image Requirements

FormatsJPG, PNG, WebP
Max File Size20MB per photo
Resolution1920x1080 or higher
Photos Per Video3-40 photos

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Up to 40 photos • 20MB max per file

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Shooting Tips

Lighting

  • Turn on ALL lights in the room
  • Open blinds and curtains
  • Shoot during daytime

Camera Position

  • Hold camera at chest height (~4ft)
  • Keep camera level (don't tilt)
  • Stand in corners for wider view

Smartphone Settings

  • Use 0.5x (Ultra Wide) for interiors
  • Enable grid lines in camera settings
  • Tap to focus on the room, not windows

Straight Verticals

  • Walls should appear perfectly vertical
  • Avoid tilting camera up or down
  • Use grid lines to stay level

Pro Tip

Professional MLS photos are ideal, but modern smartphones can capture excellent results when following these tips.

Quality Checklist

Do This

  • Clean the camera lens
  • Stage the property (clear clutter)
  • Shoot in landscape orientation
  • Take multiple shots, pick the best

Avoid This

  • Blurry or dark images
  • Heavy watermarks
  • People or pets in frame
  • Screenshots or compressed images

Photo Ordering

Arrange photos like a walkthrough: exterior, entry, living spaces, kitchen, bedrooms, outdoor areas.

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Drag to reorder or use Magic Sort for automatic arrangement

Magic Sort

Click "Magic Sort" to let AI automatically arrange your photos in a logical, professional sequence.

Video Length

Each photo appears for ~2-2.5 seconds.

PhotosLengthBest For
5-1010-25sSocial media
15-2530-60sMLS listings
30-4060-100sLuxury properties

Next: Customization

Add music, logos, and camera effects to your video.

Customization Guide
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