I’m standardizing my field photo sets to cut cycle time and reduce supplements, aiming for 24–48 hour approvals; what’s your best-practice count and angles per panel, and do you have a reference sheet you trust? Right now I’m using CCC ONE with 25–35 images per vehicle, including VIN, odometer, and crush measurements, but I’d like a concise guide I can share with new adjusters.
I’ve had best luck using a small dry‑erase “line‑item tag” card — write the CCC line number and panel (e.g., 021–LF door) and place it in the first shot for that area so desk can map photos to the estimate instantly. It adds maybe 10 seconds per panel and plays fine with “CCC ONE,” just don’t cover body lines or creases. Want the one-pager template I give new adjusters for the tag format?
In CCC ONE, I do a ‘context→mid→close-up’ per panel with ruler; underbody pair — slightly more pics but faster reviews.
Using a consistent overhead shot with a ruler can help create a clear reference for desk reviews. I find that keeping the VIN and other critical indicators in each sequence can streamline the process, sort of like how a treasure map needs clear landmarks. Have you considered a quick checklist before each shoot to ensure nothing’s missed, @chloe_wilson99?