Description
Matterport: Introductory Training Course
Delivered by Gladsmuir Limited t/a CaptureTrain in conjunction with Hitechniques Ltd.
Overview: Introductory Course
This introductory Matterport Capture training course is designed to provide a clear, practical introduction to creating 3D models using Matterport technology.
Delivered by an experienced Matterport Service Provider, the course focuses on core capture skills, best practice, and an understanding of how Matterport models and assets are used in real-world workflows.
The course is ideal for professionals who are new to Matterport or who want to build confidence using the Pro2 and Pro3 cameras. Emphasis is placed on correct setup, efficient capture, and producing clean, usable models, with post-production covered at an overview level.
Who is this course for?
The Introductory Course is suitable for:
- Professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, renovation, and property services
- Facilities managers and those involved in digital documentation and remote inspection
- Photographers, designers, and agencies producing virtual tours
- Anyone looking to use Matterport to improve measurement accuracy, documentation, and visual communication
- Those wishing to decide if they will attend the more advanced 4-day Capture & Postproduction Course
No prior Matterport experience is required.
Learning Outcomes for Introductory Course
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Matterport ecosystem and typical use cases
- Set up and operate a Matterport camera correctly
- Plan and carry out a basic capture efficiently
- Avoid common capture issues and errors
- Upload and review a completed Matterport model
- Understand the range of Matterport assets and outputs available
Course Content for Introductory Course
- Introduction to Matterport
- Overview of the Matterport system
- Camera options (Pro2, Pro3 and alternatives)
- Typical applications across industry sectors
- Understanding Matterport models and outputs
- Equipment & App Setup
- Camera setup and basic operation
- Pairing with mobile devices
- Battery management and preparation
- Matterport Capture App overview
- Creating and managing a capture job
- Capture Fundamentals
- Correct camera positioning and levelling
- Scan spacing and movement strategy
- Planning a capture for efficiency
- Dealing with doors, mirrors, windows, and multiple floors
- Differences between 3D scans and 360 captures
- Best practice for minimising alignment and data issues
- Uploading & Model Processing
- Uploading scans for processing
- Understanding Matterport Cortex AI processing
- Reviewing the completed model
- Identifying and correcting common capture mistakes
- Post-Production Overview
- Introduction to Matterport Workshop
- Basic navigation and tour settings
- Start point selection
- Mattertags and labels (overview)
- Guided tours and sharing options
- Privacy and collaboration basics
- Matterport Assets & Deliverables
- Overview of available assets, including:
- 2D Floor Plans
- MatterPak and point cloud data
- CAD and BIM outputs
- TruePlan for Xactimate
- Typical uses of assets in Revit, AutoCAD, and other platforms
Practical Session for Introductory Course
Participants will carry out a supervised capture of a small interior area, applying best practice techniques learned during the course.
Training Schedule for Introductory Course
09:00 – 13:00
- Introduction and system overview
- Capture fundamentals and live demonstration
- Practical capture exercise
- Upload and review of completed model
- Assets and workflow overview
Venue
Training takes place at the CaptureTrain facility,
Athy Business Campus, Athy, Co. Kildare.
Details supplied upon booking.
Class Size for Introductory Course
To ensure a high-quality learning experience, classes are limited to four individual participants, or 16 from the same organisation
Bespoke group training for larger groups is available on request and can be delivered on-site.
Note: This brief introduction is not certified, and a CPD Certificate cannot be issued for the time involved.
Cancellation Policy for Introductory Course Only
- Less than 2 working days’ notice: 100% fee charged
- 2–5 working days’ notice: 50% fee charged
- More than 5 working days’ notice: No charge
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This course can also be booked on: EventBrite
Also Available – Certified Training – 2-day and 4-day Courses
More advanced Lantra and CPD Group Certified Matterport Capture & Postproduction Courses are also available from CaptureTrain.
These courses are blended, with the in-person days delivered at the CaptureTrain facility or at your premises.
Visit capturetrain.com for details
