Poor Lighting & Composition
Bright, Level, Wide Shot
Better photos create better video tours. Follow these six simple rules.
Always shoot horizontally. Vertical photos don't work well in video.
Open curtains and turn on lights to brighten the room.
A straight horizon makes the room look larger and cleaner.
Doorways and corners capture more of the space.
Hold the camera steady for sharp images.
Include exterior, living areas, bedrooms and outdoor spaces.
Follow the natural flow a buyer would take during an open home. Your photos should feel like a walkthrough, not random snapshots.
Street > yard > front door
Start just inside the door
Living > Dining > Kitchen
Don't skip the hallway
Shoot in the order you walk
Finish in the backyard
Uploading your photos in a logical order helps create a smoother, more cinematic property video.
Most property listings include 20+ photos, which is why many agents choose the 25 photo option.
10-12 photos usually works best.
15-20 photos creates a balanced video tour.
20-25 photos captures the full experience.
Most property listings include 20+ photos, which is why many agents choose Quality Premium with 25 photo coverage.
These create awkward video framing.
Standing too close makes rooms feel cramped.
Motion blur ruins cinematic movement.
Poor lighting reduces video quality.
Upload photos in the order you want the video to flow.
Ensure kitchen, living and exterior are included.
Upload your listing photos and watch them transform into a cinematic property video.