MetrOblique Datasets
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below apply to our MetrOblique stock imagery,
NOT our custom-flown SkyShots.
Q: What are some typical applications for this imagery?
1. Include an aerial in a LoopNet listing.
2. If you have properties listed on your website, include an oblique aerial for each property.
3. Email the pictures to potential customers.
4. Use the imagery in your pdf marketing packages.
5. Place the pictures into your printed marketing materials.
6. Have Kinkos put a photo on poster board to hang on a wall.
7. Show the pictures with a projector in the conference room during presentations.
Q: How close can you zoom into the imagery before it becomes blurry?
A: Click here.
Q: How can I label the pictures, for example outline the subject property?
A: The imagery ships with a photo editor called FastStone. Or use an editor you're already familiar with, such as PhotoShop.
Q: How does this imagery improve upon what's available online for free?
Google imagery works just fine for us.
A: The imagery available on Bing, Google, and other places is great imagery, and there are without doubt countless applications for which it is well suited. One thing vertical imagery lacks, however, is "wow" factor. When marketing a commercial property, vertical imagery will never be able to compete with oblique aerials when it comes to presenting the site in an interesting, natural, and attention-grabbing manner. It's all about the presentation.
Q: Are there restrictions on how I can use the imagery?
A: You may use the imagery however you need to. We ask that you not re-sell the imagery.
Q: How do I locate pictures for a specific property within the database?
A: The imagery comes with a search program called FindPix. FindPix pulls pictures for the property you click on in Google Maps. It then copies the pictures to a unique folder, at which time they are available for use.
Q: In what format are the pictures?
A: The imagery comes to you in eight-megapixel JPEG format.
Q: How soon can we expect delivery?
A: Your hard drive will arrive ten days from the date of purchase. However, you will have access to the imagery immediately. If you need pictures while you're waiting for your hard drive to arrive, simply email to us the physical address of the subject property. Will will have pictures emailed to you within 24 hours.
