Cathy Tishhouse is a new Real Estate Shows client. And she asked the following question in the comment section of a blog post on ActiveRain:
I subscribed to Real Estate Shows a few weeks ago after seeing some posted by Missy Caulk and my seller’s love them – really adds to my listing presentation. Just when I was doing the trial run, I found out that RE/MAX has a similar tool in their design center but liked this one better… I have noticed that the pictures on the Real Estate Shows end up zooming into a particular spot that I might not have chosen – is there a tutorial to say what angle is best to take the pictures in the future – don’t want to go back and retake them all. Thanks for your help.
Well, we did have a tutorial on camera movement that I could have sent her to view, but I wanted to test a brand new piece of software, ScreenFlow, so I made the following video to answer her question.
ScreenFlow: Editing Camera Movement in Real Estate Shows from respres on Vimeo.
I sent the video to her via email and this was her response:
It worked great – thanks so much – I have changed my shows and very quickly. I am having trouble with the sound on my lap top – very faint and volume is turned up the highest. So, I could hardly hear but the visuals were enough to do this quickly. I love that I don’t have to watch the way I take the picture but can adjust the focus here. Great idea – this is why I chose yours over the free version that RE/MAX offers J and Thanks for the quick response!!
It was, of course, my pleasure. I was asked twice last week why someone would choose to pay for Real Estate Shows instead of opting for some other “free” option. I’ve been asked that question many times. But I’ve never had anyone ask me that question who had actually given Real Estate Shows a try.
There’s an old adage, “free is usually worth what you pay for it.”
Success and mastery are always about the subtleties. Many presentations look the same until you examine them more closely. Then the details emerge, details that mark the difference between successful presentations and those that just go through the motions but don’t deliver great results.
You are in business to get results and earn a living. We’re in business to help you do that.
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So now I get it FREE next year, right. ( for referring Kathy). Just kiddin. I too started using realestateshows, instead of Design Center by Remax. It was even at that time much easier to do. I honestley don’t understand why people wouldn’t use this. I have created so many family shows, and not just real estate related. Now I’ll go try out the new feature. Thanks for improving the project.
Jeff, this was a great way of showing how to move the virtual tour around. I had discovered some of it myself by digging into the photos – I have been amazed at what this program could do with MY photos! I told my client (who is also my best friend) that it looked like a professional had taken the pictures – and I am far from that. This is a fantastic marketing tool. I am just doing the trial right now, but am planning on buying the product. Thanks!
I have used RES for almost two years and will be renewing for my third come May. I have used them for everything and anything to do with Real Estate or not. It adds substance to my listings and for even buyers who enjoy sending them to their family on the mainland to see the home they’re buying. I’ve done our Christmas parties, my dog, tours around oahu and so forth.
I’ve enjoyed it from day one and finally got around to coming on the blog here to tell you all so!
Thanks Jeff! Thanks Sarah!
I found your blog today and love it, keep up the good work!