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Tony Weaver (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Jeff, You are absolutely right regarding slide show videos. I think the videos we currently use on our site (slide show) are great for...
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Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
I'm confused....when did anyone say Photosynth was better than video and when did anyone say a slideshow was a video?
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Pete replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Thanks Stew you see what I see.
It's funny to me and still crack up when slide shows are called video. Even better when I hear audio...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Granted, this is cool stuff, but...
I still don't see how Photosynth can be better than a video of the car for a shopper??
Maybe...
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Jerome Jerenovich replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
This stuff has tremendous potential...... for vendors such as CDMData/DealerSpecialties/etc.... and take some of the power away from...
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Pete replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Could this be a future tool for retailers?
Yes, in part, but it isn't a one stop solution. It better enhances the marketing capabilities...
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Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Stew -
You don't have to have 100's of photos - about 10 to 20 should do it. Yes, you would have to shoot a few more photos than the...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
The Bugeye is cool, used for panorama shots, great for real estate and vehicle interiors, but it can't do vehicle 360 exteriors with one...
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Mitch Gallant (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
I agree with you Alex, on the site they even refer to it as the "Beta" version or 1.0 leading you to beleive they have intentions to...
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Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Stew -
I think you’re being a little close-minded and not thinking about how the technology *could* change to be more retail-friendly...
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Aaron (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Check out:
http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/036-0360d.html
I don't have one, but I've seen the results, and they look like...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
There isn't a future for it for dealerships I think was the point being made.
If you have to take 100+ pics then shoot a video of the...
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Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
It is in its infancy guys - this article is about what it could be in the future - not how to use it today.
Chip Grueter replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
Agree x 2. There's just too many hurdles for this to be viable solution to dealers. From a custom activex control to having to take...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
I'm with Mitch on this one, and already checked it out awhile back. Super cool for vacation stuff, and travel photos, but way too much...
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Mitch Gallant (blog) replied to the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds?.
I just took a good look at Photosynth and was a little disapointed. I'm always looking for the next thing to make my boss say good job...
Alex Snyder posted the thread Could Microsoft's Photosynth be the future of online walkarounds? in CRM, ILM, Chat, Desking, Emails, Phone, SMS.
Props to David at autolahome.com for bringing this to our attention in the "Car Dealers Embrace Video" Article!
On August 20th of 2008...
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Guest replied to the thread Independent Sites Play Significant Role in Driving Walk-In Traffic to Dealerships, Cars.com, Synovate Study Finds.
This article is 3 years old that's why.
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K Bookbinder replied to the thread Independent Sites Play Significant Role in Driving Walk-In Traffic to Dealerships, Cars.com, Synovate Study Finds.
the number in the Auto News Auto Trader webinar yesterday was closer to 70%.... What gives?
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Billy replied to the thread Independent Sites Play Significant Role in Driving Walk-In Traffic to Dealerships, Cars.com, Synovate Study Finds.
"More than half of shoppers surveyed used an independent website to view vehicle listings; of those, 82 percent visited Cars.com and its...
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Cargurrl replied to the thread Independent Sites Play Significant Role in Driving Walk-In Traffic to Dealerships, Cars.com, Synovate Study Finds.
This is really what I would love for the online dealers out there to understand. Cars.com and AT.com are really considered research and...
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bpulseadmin posted the thread Independent Sites Play Significant Role in Driving Walk-In Traffic to Dealerships, Cars.com, Synovate Study Finds in Automotive News, Press Releases, and Events.
One-third of dealership visitors who used an independent website did not call or send an email before they came to the store, an...
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bpulseadmin posted the thread ContactAtOnce!™ Dealer Chat Service Deployed on Cox AutoTrader’s CarShopSmart.com in Automotive News, Press Releases, and Events.
Car Shoppers on innovative Web2.0 automotive website can see when dealers are available to
answer questions and connect instantly, even...
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prakash replied to the thread Car Dealers Embrace Online Video - Automotive Online Video Marketing Trends.
Great thread,According to a study released by the Kelsey Group in Q1 2008, 33% of car dealers surveyed currently take advantage of...
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prakash replied to the thread Car Dealers Embrace Online Video - Automotive Online Video Marketing Trends.
Great thread,According to a study released by the Kelsey Group in Q1 2008, 33% of car dealers surveyed currently take advantage of...