Abstract: Methods and systems describe remotely triggering the capture of media data. A navigator device at a server is connected with an operator device over a network, with the operator device being handled by an operator. Streaming media data is received at the server, and concurrently, the incoming streaming media data is analyzed to determine whether a match for one or more predefined visual landmarks can be identified. Upon a determination that a match cannot be identified, instructions are communicated, via the navigator device, for the operator to reposition the operator device. Upon a determination that a match for one or more predefined visual landmarks can be identified, capture of the streaming media data with the visual landmarks is triggered.