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PHOTOSHOOT

OCUS LOGO

V1.2- 2021.04.21

THE CLIENT

THE MISSION

By collaborating with the OCUS community, our client aims to fill their
platform with high quality, aesthetic and standardized photos.
- Your mission is to display eye-pleasing photos that will make people
eager to book the property
- Make sure to stick to the number of images mentioned in the package
- It is essential that you understand and meet each of the instructions to
ensure the validation of the mission as well as the satisfaction of your
client
Thank you!

Schedule

Prepare

Capture

Deliver

SCHEDULE

PREPARE

To ensure the best photoshoot conditions, don't forget to check your bag before going into the
field. Make sure you possess all the hardware to deliver the files with the required settings and

equipment.

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CAMERA

Full Frame

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LENS

16 - 50 mm

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TRIPOD

Mandatory

In addition to the hardware requirements mentioned above, kindly ensure that your battery is fully
charged and that you have enough space on the memory card to complete the photoshoot without

interruptions and obstacles.

CAPTURE

PACKAGES
Here are average final image counts based on property size (not inclusive of bracketing):

- 1 Bedroom: 15-20 photos

- 2 Bedrooms: 20-25 photos
- 3 Bedrooms: 30-35 photos

- 4 Bedrooms: 35-40 photos


Additionally, please capture any accessibility features in the frame (wheelchair amenities, ...).

The list below is a recap of all the photos that have to be taken during your photoshoot.

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Main Areas

Min 2-3 Straight on +

1 Angle for each area

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Exterior

Optional

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Other Areas

Min 2 Straight on +

1 Angle for each area

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Verticals

Optional

Main & other areas

Main areas include:
❏ Bedrooms
❏ Kitchen
❏ Living Room
❏ Pool Area

Number of photos to take for each area:

Main Areas: Minimum 2-3 Straight on (Horizontal) + 1 Angled (Horizontal)

Other Areas: Minimum 2 Straight on (Horizontal) + 1 Angled (Horizontal)


Straight On: Centre your subject (object or the back wall) in the frame. Shoot the room straight from at least two different perspectives.


Angled: Show information about the room layout and illustrate how a room communicates with the rest of the house.

Make sure to capture any accessibility features.

Other areas include:
❏ Bathrooms
❏ Dining Room
❏ Patio/Deck/Garden
❏ Hot tub/Spa
❏ Common spaces

❏ Recreation area/Gym

❏ Rooftop + Views

❏ Entryway

❏ Parking

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LIGHT AND BACKGROUND

- Always use natural light, do NOT use flash
- Turn off the lights inside (except when the area has no windows)

- Open curtains and blinds and make sure they are aesthetically arranged

- Balance the visible amount of floor and ceiling, placing objects such as sofas and beds in the middle of the frame

- Make sure that the room is tidy, clean, and arranged

- No trash in the frame

DO

- Prioritize shooting straight on when composing your images. Think editorial rather than real estate
- Set your camera at the right height ~4ft / 1.25m. Door handles are a good reference point as they are often set around this height (see Tips&Tricks below)
- All accessibility features should be revealed through your reportage, especially the ones for reduced or limited mobility person (see Tips&Tricks below)
- Use bracketing -2/0/+2 whenever possible (see Tips&Tricks below)

Indoor:

- Hide any wires and cables

- Turn the TV off

- Closet doors should be closed & room doors wide open

- For bedrooms: make sure there is nothing on the beds except for a pillow and/or a blanket (no towels, personal stuff...)

Outdoor (e.g: patio, rooftop, garden ...):
- Try to avoid cars and road signs, if possible
- Remove any items in a bad condition
- Ensure that all the outdoor items (flowers, plants, ...) look fresh
- Ensure that all preparations have been taken by the host to get any exterior amenities ready

DON'T

- Do not shoot wider than 16mm. Do not shoot detail or close up. Try to give context to your photos
- Avoid capturing identical images. Try to capture the same facility/room from different angles
- Do not shoot from a high angle view or a low angle view
- Try not to plan the photoshoot if the weather conditions are bad (rainy, snowy, foggy conditions...)
- Do not show reflections of people or camera equipment in glass or mirrors
- Do not include people, animals in the frame
- Do not include any brand name in the frame

SETTINGS

Camera Mode

Aperture priority

Bracketing (-2/0/+2)

Aperture Min - Max

f/8 - f/16

Shutter Speed Min

2 sec

Tripod

Mandatory

ISO Max

800

Focal Lenght Min - Max

16 - 20 mm

Camera Position

1.25m, Horizontal

Accessories

Remote, Gray Card

EXTERIOR

Highlight the neighbourhood of the property. It can be located in a rural place, have an interesting exterior, a beautiful façade or even offer an outstanding view. In this case, make sure to capture it !

Shots of the neighbourhood should capture the ‘essence’ of the local area: picturesque streets, cafes or restaurants, points of interest (such as parks or museums).

Minimum 2 Straight on (Horizontal) + 1 Angled (Horizontal)

If you can not avoid people showing in your frame, do not shoot the exterior photos. 

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LIGHT AND BACKGROUND

- If possible, capture the exterior during golden or blue hour

- Show the landscape surrounding the property 

DO

- Activate the home by turning on the inside lights, open a window or the front door

- Capture plenty of negative space emphasizing the nature surrounding exteriors 

- Center the property in the frame

- Use bracketing if necessary (-2/0/+2)

DON'T

- Do not include people in the frame

- Do not frame too tight, property must be fully in frame

- Avoid cars and road signs, if possible

SETTINGS

Camera Mode

Aperture Priority

Bracketing (-2/0/+2)

Aperture Min - Max

f/8 - f/11

Shutter Speed Min

2 sec

Tripod

Mandatory

ISO Max

800

Focal Lenght Min - Max

16 - 50mm

Camera Position

1.25m, Horizontal

Accessories

Gray Card

VerticalS

Vertical compositions can be used when meeting interesting details and notable amenities.

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LIGHT AND BACKGROUND

- Always use natural light, do NOT use flash
- Turn off the lights inside (except when the area has no windows)

- Make sure that the room is tidy, clean, and arranged

- No trash in the frame

DO

- Please take some vertical photos if you see interesting details and notable amenities

- Verticals should ideally be shot between 35-50mm to avoid distortion and lack of context

DON'T

- Verticals are not intended to be "close-up" images of singular objects

- Verticals do not have to be shot straight on

SETTINGS

Camera Mode

Aperture Priority

Bracketing -2/0/+2 

Aperture Min - Max

f/8 - f/16

Shutter Speed Min

2 sec

Tripod

Mandatory

ISO Max

800

Focal Lenght Min - Max

35 - 50 mm

Camera Position

1.25m, Vertical

Accessories

Gray Card

DELIVER

1. Send your photos before midnight on the photoshoot's day

2. Rename all your RAW snapshots with the following name:

AssignmentID_AssignmentName_xxx

Example: 112542541_60ChapelleStreet_001, 112542541_60ChapelleStreet_002, ...

3. Compress all your RAW snapshots into one zip file with the following name:

AssignmentID_AssignmentName

Example: 112542541_60ChapelleStreet

(Assignment ID: 112542541, Assigment Name: 60ChapelleStreet)

4. Send us the zip via the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/vGL6gpiEamLHRybHPg8q

Dropbox Uploader

Open the link, prepare your zip then drag and drop it into the box

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Enter your name, email then click the 'Importer' button

Wait until the uploading process is finished, you must receive this message

5. Upload ONLY ONE jpg photo on the assignment page and leave a comment after clicking "validate the assignment"
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NO EDITING

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NAMING

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RAW+JPG FORMAT

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ON TIME

If something went wrong during your assignment, don't hesitate to let us know by adding a comment on your OCUS dashboard.

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A successful assignment leads to greater ones!

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