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Pick the capture style that fits the job
Not every site update needs continuous video. Use video when the client needs the motion, the context, and the snapshots. Use photo + speech when you want to talk through the job, tap photos at the right moments, and share a link without filming a long take.
Walkflow supports both. You pick the mode before recording starts.
The two capture modes
| Video walkthrough | Photo + speech | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | Continuous video + audio while you walk | Voice narration + manual snapshot taps |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape (you choose before record) | Portrait snapshots (4:5) |
| Best for | Site tours, progress walks, complex layouts | Quick updates, snags, tight access, lower friction |
| Client sees | Video player + snapshots + transcript | Audio player + snapshots + transcript |
| After publish | Upload and assembly, then transcript, captions, chapters, and summary | Audio and images upload, then transcript, captions, chapters, and summary (no video assembly) |
Both modes follow the same path: publish, then share. Walkflow writes the transcript, captions, chapters, and summary onto the walkthrough.
When to choose video walkthrough
Use video when motion matters:
- Pre-start tours where the client needs to see the path through the site
- Progress updates across multiple rooms or levels
- Explaining spatial relationships ("this beam affects that clearance")
- Jobs where rewatching how you moved through the space adds clarity
Video is the default because it keeps the fullest field record.
When to choose photo + speech
Use photo + speech when narration and snapshots are enough:
- Snag lists and punch items ("here is the defect, here is the fix")
- Single-area checks (switchboard, wet area, roof penetration)
- Updates where continuous video feels heavy or awkward
- Quick client approvals where you mainly need what you said, plus the key photos
The client still gets one walkthrough link, with the audio, the snapshots, and the transcript together.
Same share link, same positioning
Whether you use video or photo + speech:
- Your client opens one link in the browser. No app install, and no portal login.
- You control expiry, revoke, and access monitoring on share links
- You pay per walkthrough (PAYG), not for a seat in generic video software
For the full send-to-client workflow, see how to send a client a video walkthrough.
What comes after the walkthrough
The walkthrough is the record those pieces attach to. After publish, it gains a transcript, snapshot captions, chapters, and a summary as each one is ready.
With the subscription, the same walk can draft documents such as a scope of work or quote items from your transcript and snapshots. You review and edit before anything goes to the client.
Practical decision checklist
Choose video if:
- The client needs to see movement through spaces
- The update covers multiple areas in sequence
- Spatial context is hard to explain with photos alone
Choose photo + speech if:
- You are documenting discrete items, not a tour
- You want the fastest path from site to share link
- Audio + snapshots tell the full story
When in doubt, start with video for pre-start and progress tours; use photo + speech for snags and quick approvals.