topic Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos in ArcGIS QuickCapture Questions

Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

PamBlackmore — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:32:42 GMT

We are trying to identify the best way to capture 360 degree photos along our roads at automated distance intervals with precision GPS so that we can create a Google streetview-type map. From what I understand, QuickCapture is the only Esri app that captures the necessary oriented imagery metadata to do this. However, when attempting to create a project in QuickCapture, I couldn't select both "Streaming Points" and "Take photo" as one becomes disabled when the other is selected. Is there a way to go about doing this using QuickCapture or other Esri software?

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

MylesSutherland1 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:49:43 GMT

Hi Pam - we provide a 360 imagery service for ArcGIS using our cameras. It provides both the imagery viewer in sync with your ArcGIS Online or Enterprise account to display web maps and web scenes with the imagery. We also map features from the imagery directly into feature services. So, a bit different than you are looking for with QuickCapture, but perhaps an option worth taking a look at. Myles myles@geocam.xyz

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

Mandy_Li — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:15:13 GMT

Hi @PamBlackmore QuickCapture supports capture oriented imagery.

In QuickCapture's existing configuration, 'Streaming points' and 'Single point' are two different capture modes. Streaming points doesn't support take photo(s) but only collect points at specified distance interval. Single point does support take photo(s), and mobile user needs to manually tap the button in order to take the photo/capture a record. You can also configure buttons to Hide camera preview to make the photo capture automatic without opening the camera preview page when the button is pressed.

We do not support 'Stream photos' at the moment, which may fit what you've described above better. Would be helpful if you can share a bit more about your workflow and requirements. Feel free to post it to QuickCapture ideas. Thanks!

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

PamBlackmore — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:48:21 GMT

Thanks so much for your prompt response! I'll submit an idea and then post a link to it here so others can upvote it if they desire.

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

PamBlackmore — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:50:38 GMT

Thanks, Myles! We're really wanting to do it in house, but I'll let you know if that changes.

Best,

Pam

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

PamBlackmore — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:17:13 GMT

Here is a link to the idea: https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-quickcapture-ideas/streaming-oriented-imagery-photos/idi-p/1129284/jump-to/first-unread-message

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

MylesSutherland1 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:26:32 GMT

Flick me an email - it is possible for us to enable you to use our camera. Myles

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

Andrew-Bowne — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:34:43 GMT

Were you able to connect QuickCapture to your 360 camera? We have been trying to figure out how to do that for a while now and can't get it to work. Any suggestions?

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

PamBlackmore — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:05:53 GMT

I haven't been able to, unfortunately. @Mandy_Li, could you please provide some guidance for us to do so?

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

Mandy_Li — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:37:08 GMT

Hi @PamBlackmore Integrating with external cameras is not supported yet in QuickCapture, we will reach out to you to discuss it further.

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

PamBlackmore — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:09:14 GMT

Thanks, @Mandy_Li! Good to know. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

ASmith2 — Fri, 27 May 2022 20:37:56 GMT

Hello Mandy,

I was looking for any update with the possibility of using external cameras with our Iphones and Ipads? We would like to connect something like a GoPro Camera to the device for higher quality captured photos.

Thank you very much for your time.

Re: Streaming Oriented Imagery 360 Photos

MattTokarski — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:12:19 GMT

Hi Mandy, I don't suppose the ability to connect external cameras has been added to Quickcapture yet. Also, really wish we could stream points with images so i could capture site photos on the move.