What the pool glide does
The camera glides along the edge of the pool. Water, patio and the back of the house in one pass.
See the move
Glides along the pool. Glide along the pool edge. Inside the app, every move also has a 3D preview of the rig and the exact photo map it asks for.
Best rooms for a pool glide
- Backyards with a pool
- Resort-style outdoor living areas
- Waterfront terraces
- Any listing where the outdoor space is the headline
The 3 photos to take
Take them in one visit, in the same light. The first photo is where the clip opens and the last is where it lands, so shoot them in the order the camera should travel.
- 1
One end of the pool
Stand at one end, facing across the water toward the house or patio — this is the opening frame.
- 2
Midway along
Halfway along the same edge, same direction.
- 3
The far end
At the far end, same direction — where the glide finishes.
Tips for a better pool glide
- Walk the long side of the pool and keep the same distance from the edge.
- Face across the water toward the house for all three photos.
- Shoot with the water still and the pool furniture straight.
Mistakes to avoid
- Pool cleaners, floats or covers in one photo and not the others.
- Facing along the pool instead of across it.
- Harsh midday sun with hard reflections off the water.
Not sure your photos will work? The AI Listing Planner reads a folder of photos, picks the move each room can support, and says what to re-shoot when a set won't work.
Questions
How many photos does a pool glide need?
3 photos of the same room: first one end of the pool, then midway along, last the far end. Take them in one visit in the same light — the pool glide opens on the first and lands on the last.
Will the water look right?
The clip keeps the water as it is in your photos — it will not add ripples or reflections that are not there. Shoot on a still day, or accept that a breeze in the photos stays a breeze in the clip.
Is the pool glide included on every Villenza plan?
Yes — the pool glide, like every travel move, is on every plan at the same 720p HD output; plans differ only in listings per month.
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