What the staircase climb does
The camera climbs the stairs and settles on the landing. Climb to the landing and settle on the upstairs hallway.
See the move
Climbs. Gimbal walk up the stairs. 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 staircase climb
- Entry halls with a feature staircase
- Split-level and townhouse layouts
- Homes where the primary suite is upstairs
- Any listing where the stairs connect the two best floors
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
Foot of the stairs
At the bottom step, photograph up the flight — this is the opening frame.
- 2
Mid flight
Halfway up, same direction, the landing coming into view.
- 3
The landing
At the top, photograph the landing and hallway — where the climb finishes.
Tips for a better staircase climb
- Hold the phone level and at chest height on every step; do not tilt up the flight.
- Take the middle photo from the exact middle of the flight.
- Finish on the landing looking down the upstairs hallway, not at a wall.
Mistakes to avoid
- Photos taken while turning on a half-landing — the climb should be one straight flight.
- Aiming the phone at the treads instead of ahead.
- A landing photo taken from further along the hallway than the top step.
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Questions
How many photos does a staircase climb need?
3 photos of the same room: first foot of the stairs, then mid flight, last the landing. Take them in one visit in the same light — the staircase climb opens on the first and lands on the last.
Can it handle a staircase with a turn?
Best on one straight flight. For a staircase with a half-landing, make two clips — one for each flight — and cut them together; a single clip that turns mid-flight asks the model to invent the corner.
Is the staircase climb included on every Villenza plan?
Yes — the staircase climb, 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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