Two PhotoModeler events coming up for our forensic and accident reconstruction customers: WREX Conference and a Training Course. WREX Conference We are at the upcoming conference in Orlando: WREX – World Reconstruction Expo. April 17 to 21, 2023. Booth S6. We have a booth, so if you attend please come and visit! At the booth, […]
We have some exciting improvements in PhotoModeler for 2022. Version 2022.0 had over 60 improvements, and version 2022.1 (released Feb 16th) had over 50 improvements. While many of the improvements apply to multiple application areas, each of these releases had a focus. 2022.0 focused on features used in fabrication, marine jobs, and decking, while 2022.1 […]
In this post we feature a customer’s workflow using PhotoModeler in vehicle crush analysis and accident reconstruction. Lou Peck, of Lightpoint Scientific and Axiom Forensic, is a long time customer doing Accident Reconstruction and Crush analysis. His team has developed a workflow that uses laser scan data in PhotoModeler to build up crush and accident scene […]
PhotoModeler 2021.1 was released June 7th, 2021. The new release contains several new features, improvements, and fixes. In addition, we have published four instruction videos since the last blog article. Have a look and let us know what you think! Significant New Features and Improvements New Surface Draw Surface Selection There is a new way […]
We have been busy since the last posting! I’ll outline five neat things that happened in late 2020 and early 2021 that will help you get the most out of PhotoModeler. 1. New Software Releases In February we released PhotoModeler 2021.0 with some significant improvements. The two main improvements being Bent Tube modeling and the […]
Do you fabricate a product that requires accurate and complex measurements on site?For example:Boat decks and covers2D templates and patternsKitchen and bath countertopsPool covers and decksKitchen and bath countertopsFlooring, patios, stairs, paversGlazing or surface measurement Letter Sheet Target System Introduction Video Click here to view a larger version with captions. Unless the shapes are […]
PhotoModeler 2020.2 has been released! There are changes to program features, the product line up, and some prices. PhotoModeler 2020.2 New Features The PhotoModeler 2020.2 release has over 50 changes. View the full list of new features, enhancements, and changes here. Here are a few of the interesting improvements: Flattening for 2.5D Surfaces If you […]
This blog post is about a specific topic of interest to those using Coded Targets especially in the fabrication industries like boat decks, stair cases, kitchens, etc. We have a few more posts coming up on Coded Target capabilities. See a video on the topic below, or click here to view the video with captions. PhotoModeler […]
One of the lesser-known applications of photogrammetry is in video game design. Many video game developers employ this measurements-from-photos technology to create all kinds of 3D models that are then used as in-game assets. These could range from small, handheld objects such as bottles or firearms to large-scale environments such as cityscapes or mountains. There […]
Digital 3D models are used in a variety of industries, but there is more than one method to create them from a real object or scene. Photogrammetry and 3D scanning are the two primary methods for creating these models. Whether you need 3D models for design, manufacturing, forensics, or research, below are the pros, cons, […]