As the Marketing Director for a web design and virtual tour company, I see a lot of different marketing techniques and tools. When we first started Listing Solutions, Inc. we were primarily focused on providing virtual tours and custom web sites. Our business model has changed several times since then and one area that we immediately started to focus on was "elevated photography." I have a friend who owns a welding shop here in St. Augustine, Florida and he has developed an elevation pole that is both sturdy and portable, The Capole. I blogged about it a few months ago and was surprised at how many people were interested and actually responded. I have had home and business owners, Realtors® and virtual tour providers contact me about our project. So, here are some photographs of the Capole in action for those of you who have been so patient. The Capole is a little over 8 feet when it is collapsed and a little over 27 feet when fully extended. It is made out of aluminum which makes it extremely portable. It weighs a little over 50 pounds and can be carried on the shoulder with ease, for most people. The four legs that are attached to the base of the Capole extend, to further secure the elevation pole. We have placed a Manfrotto pan and tilt head at the top of the pole for complete control and added security for the camera. The camera is raised and lowered by the hand crank attached to the base of the pole. Currently, we are utilizing USB cables that allow us to use the remote capture function via a laptop. The pictures that are attached were taken with my friend's Nikon. Unfortunately, we didn't have the remote capture feature available to us on the day of the photos. So, these pictures were taken using an 11 second delay. He set the self timer and I cranked away. We were trying to get as high up as possible before the 11 second delay took the picture. I was very nervous about raising the pole as quickly as we were, while my friend's EXPENSIVE camera was attached to it. The Capole is very sturdy! We are working on a couple of accessories/attachments for the Capole. One attachment will allow you to place the wheel of your vehicle on a flat piece of metal and slide the pole into a sturdy sleeve. The other attachment will allow you to slide the Capole into a sturdy sleeve that is attached to your vehicle's trailer hitch. This attachment will get you another two feet in height. There is no denying that elevated photography is a unique way to take pictures. It can be the difference in effectively marketing real estate, business locations or events. This technique will differentiate you and your product from the competition. Contact us today to schedule your next elevation photography session or virtual tour.
Dave Hall
Marketing Director
Listing Solutions, Inc.
St. Augustine Virtual Tour Provider
http://www.listingsolutions.net/
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Dave@listingsolutions.ne
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