360 Bootcamp: Transform Your Assets – Immersive Imaging & Documentation

We get it – every organisation is unique. That's why we offer flexible training options designed to fit your team's specific requirements and schedule:

• Learn Online, Anytime: Opt for our comprehensive On-Demand Video Learning Series. You'll get over 20 hours of high-quality, in-depth video content, broken into easily digestible modules. Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, with lifetime access to the recordings for ongoing reference.

• Public Workshops - Prefer more hand son-learning? We present  local workshops throughtout the year. 

• Dedicated Training for Your Organisation: Want a private session tailored to your assets and challenges? We can deliver the 360 Bootcamp directly to your team, either at your premises or via a dedicated virtual session. We'll customize the content to your specific applications and workflow, ensuring maximum relevance and impact for your unique operational environment.

Course Structure: Foundations to Advanced Applications

This intensive bootcamp is strategically divided over two full days to ensure a logical progression of learning, blending theoretical understanding with extensive practical application. All attendees will receive an additional 20 hours of video content for more detailed and ongoing training, as well as a Lifetime membership to the RICHPIX 360 Community, to keep you up to date with new technology and practices.

Day 1: Getting 360 Imagery Into Your Asset Management System (Practical Integration)

Day 1 Goal: By the end of Day 1, your team will master the practical skills of capturing high-quality 360 imagery, efficiently processing it, and correctly organising and integrating it into your existing asset management systems, ensuring accessibility and compliance.

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

A. Strategic Overview: The Power of 360 for Asset Management

You'll learn to:

• Articulate the fundamental value of 360-degree imaging.
• Identify and apply 360 imagery across key phases of the Asset Lifecycle Management (from pre-acquisition to digital twins).
• Understand the paramount need for Structured Data and the role of COBie.
• Evaluate 360's contribution to Critical Compliance & Safety Documentation (including Regulation 38 BSR, Martyn's Law).
• Embrace the core philosophy of Building a Visual History of Assets – Tracking Change Over Time (for remodels, dilapidation, structural changes).
• Recognise how immersive views improve communication and collaboration.

B. Debunking the Myths of 360 Imagery in Asset Management

• You'll be able to:
  • Confidently refute common misconceptions (e.g., measurements, complexity, cost, operator visibility).
  • Articulate the professional utility of 360 cameras for documentation.
  • Address practical challenges like stitching and capturing in complex environments.
  • Strategise data management for large volumes.

C. 360 Camera Technology: Strategic Tools for Asset Documentation

• You'll learn to:
  • Differentiate between One-Shot, Multi-Shot, LiDAR Scanners (including their common camera limitations), and Mobile Mapping Systems (e.g., Mosaic).
  • Evaluate battery life and swappability for fieldwork efficiency.
  • Understand key camera specifications and their impact on asset documentation.D. Strategic Capture Workflow: Planning & On-Site Execution
• You'll be able to:
  • Conduct effective Pre-Capture Planning (objectives, site assessment, equipment, shot plans).
  • Implement strategies for Getting Location Data in GNSS-deprived (Indoor) Areas using Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and AprilTags for precise spatial referencing.
  • Make informed decisions by choosing the Right Capture Mode (360 Static Images vs. 360 Video).
  • Boost Field Efficiency by Integrating Voice Notes & Dictation with Time-stamping.
  • Apply On-Site Execution Best Practices (lighting, placement, battery saving, minimising obstructions).
  • Solve common field challenges with The Power of a Pocketful of Door Wedges (levelling, stabilising, managing access, e.g., propping doors in a prison corridor where hiding is not an option).

E. Q&A and Initial Hands-on Camera Familiarisation

• You'll gain Practical experience with cameras, immediate troubleshooting skills, confidence in handling initial capture challenges, and a firsthand understanding of dictation apps and field tips and applications.

Lunch Break (1:15 PM - 2:00 PM)

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

F. Post-Capture Processing & Quality Control

• You'll learn to:
  • Master the Stitching Process for images and video, correcting errors like parallax.
  • Apply essential image and video editing techniques for clarity and accuracy.
  • Master Nadir Patching and Advanced Operator Removal techniques (even in challenging open spaces or long corridors).

G. Strategic Image & Data Organisation for System Integration

• You'll be able to:
  • Develop and implement a Robust File Naming Convention & Namespace Adherence.
  • Design an Effective Folder Structure for logical organisation.
  • Leverage Metadata for "No-Open" Tagging and Positioning (using Lightroom's Map Module).
  • Implement Strategic Keyword Tagging, aligning with COBie.
  • Integrate with COBie and Asset Information Models (AIMs).
  • Implement Version Control strategies for tracking asset evolution.

H. Sharing & Delivering Immersive Asset Views to Your Systems & Stakeholders

• You'll learn to:
  • Facilitate seamless nternal sharing and collaboration with secure cloud solutions and direct system integration.
  • Control the External Sharing of immersive visual data.
  • Balance formats and compression for optimal analysis and distribution.
  • Day 1 Wrap-up & Q&A.

Day 2: Advanced 360 Concepts & Strategic Application – How Do We Do It Well?

Day 2 Goal: By the end of Day 2, you'll delve into the most sophisticated applications of 360 imagery, mastering advanced data processing techniques, understanding critical legal frameworks, and leveraging immersive data for high-precision asset management, digital twin development, and regulatory compliance.

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

A. Review & Advanced Practical Troubleshooting from Day 1

• You will: Reinforce core concepts and troubleshoot any remaining challenges from Day 1.

B. Advanced Applications: Leveraging 360 Data for Deeper Insights

1. 360 Imagery and Photogrammetry
   • You will gain a mastery of: The fundamental process of photogrammetry for precise 3D models and point clouds; how it determines Accurate Camera Poses (XYZ, Pitch, Yaw, Roll); the critical role of RTK/PPK GNSS for centimeter-level accuracy; and why this precision matters ("Who Cares?") for "As-Built" Documentation, Accurate Change Detection, Clash Detection (recognising the key benefit of Laser Scanning (LiDAR) and SLAM systems for these tasks), Forensic Analysis, and Robotics.
   • Workflow considerations for optimising 360 capture for photogrammetry.

1. Image-Based Lighting (IBL) for Realistic Visualisation & Simulation
   • You will understand: What IBL is, the importance of HDRI, and how to apply IBL for virtual prototyping and enhancing digital twin realism.

1. Specialised Module: Inspection and Heritage Documentation & Conservation
   • You will learn to apply 360 imaging for inspection, heritage documentation (including archiving, condition monitoring, restoration planning, and virtual access), as well as HBIM.

1. Practical Battery and Data Management & Power Solutions for Extended Shoots
   • You will learn and apply Strategies for extending fieldwork duration using spare batteries, portable power banks, and AC adapters while managing camera overheating.

Lunch Break (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

C. Strategic Application & Compliance

1. Interactive Virtual Site Inspections & Remote Audits (including Safety & Security)
   • You will gain the ability to: Create navigable virtual walkthroughs for remote assessment.
   • Apply 360 tours for enhanced emergency and security planning, supporting compliance with Regulation 38 BSR and Martyn's Law.

1. Introduction to 3D Data Capture & Digital Twins for Asset Management
   • You will understand how asset condition monitoring and space planning are empowered by 360-degree captures.
   • The critical role of 360 imagery as the visual backbone of a digital twin.
   • Platforms Beyond Matterport: You'll learn about other powerful platforms (e.g., OpenSpace, StructionSite, Cupix) tailored for rigorous asset management and BIM integration.

D. Copyright Ownership & Intellectual Property

• You will understand: Copyright in Digital Imagery, Usage Rights & Licensing, Data Ownership & Derived Works, and Confidentiality & Sensitive Information protocols.

E. Open Discussion, Next Steps & Resources

• You will have the opportunity to: Engage in in-depth discussions on specific asset management challenges; receive tailored recommendations for advanced software/hardware; and outline clear pathways for integrating advanced 360 workflows.

5. Course Logistics & Materials

Materials Provided to Participants:

• Access to various 360 cameras for hands-on practice (consumer, prosumer, and visual examples/videos of LiDAR scanners and mobile mapping systems).
• Sample raw 360-degree images and video clips for hands-on post-processing exercises.
• Comprehensive course handouts, best practices, and resource lists.
• An additional 26 hours of Video training.
• Example AprilTags (printable for demonstration).

Instructor Commitment: Our instructors are highly experienced professionals in both 360 imaging and asset management, committed to providing practical, actionable, and engaging training.