Use Dual Camera Before You Quote a Repair Job
A Dual Camera workflow for small repair teams that need one clip showing the damaged part and the surrounding condition before quoting.
Short answer: Use Dual Camera before the quote when the repair depends on both a close defect and the area around it. Use the rest of the workflow only if the next decision changes what you do, not because another app screen looks busy.
The Quote Trap
Use Dual Camera before the quote when the repair depends on both a close defect and the area around it. A cracked hinge, stained ceiling tile, loose cable, or dented panel means almost nothing without scale and surroundings.
Two Frames
Put the wide view on the whole object and the close view on the failure point. Say the part name, location, and one constraint out loud while recording. That gives the estimator enough context to avoid the classic low quote that turns into an awkward second invoice.
Stop Recording
Stop after the clip proves three things: what is broken, where it sits, and what access risk changes the job. More footage is not more evidence if it only shows the same scratch from six angles.
When One Camera Wins
Use one camera when the issue is cosmetic and the surrounding setup cannot change the labor. A paint chip on a loose cover does not need a second angle. A paint chip next to sealed wiring probably does.
Repair Clip Checklist
- Start wide enough to show the object, wall, floor, or access panel.
- Move the close view to the defect and hold it still for three seconds.
- Name the part, location, and likely access constraint in the audio.
- Show a ruler, hand, label, or screw size when scale matters.
- End when the next estimator can price parts and labor without a second message.
Small Questions
Why use Dual Camera for a repair quote?
It captures both context and defect in one file, which lowers the chance of quoting from a misleading close-up.
How long should the clip be?
Usually 20 to 40 seconds. Longer clips are useful only when access conditions change across the object.
What is the biggest mistake?
Recording only the broken detail and leaving out the surrounding access problem.