Hardware & Software Used in the Masterclass

In this masterclass, you will gain hands-on experience with some of the most advanced hardware and software tools used in the 3D scanning industry. These tools have been carefully selected to provide comprehensive exposure to the workflows and techniques employed by professionals across various applications.  While the hardware used in the course is hardly comprehensive and limited to available sponsored equipment, it represents a good cross section of sensors and a foundation for future class updates.

Hardware

• Navvis VLX3 and MLX: Advanced mobile mapping systems offering unparalleled capture speed and efficiency for large-scale 3D scanning projects.
• Leica Geosystems BLK360g2: A versatile and portable laser scanner designed for capturing detailed point clouds in a variety of environments.
• DJI Mavic3 Enterprise: A high-performance drone equipped for aerial scanning, ideal for topographic surveys and large-scale environment capture.
• Sony A7r3 DSLR: A professional-grade camera used for photogrammetry, delivering exceptional image quality for detailed 3D model reconstruction.
• iPhone14 Pro Max: A smartphone with integrated LiDAR technology, enabling accessible and efficient small-scale scanning.
• Qoocam Ultra 3: A 360-degree camera optimized for immersive imaging and panoramic photography, enhancing workflows that require high-quality spatial visuals.

Software

• Agisoft Metashape Pro: A leading photogrammetry tool for creating detailed 3D models from photographs.
• Epic Games Reality Capture: Known for its speed and precision, this tool excels in creating high-quality 3D assets from diverse data sources.
• 3DFlow Zephyr: A versatile photogrammetry software that balances user-friendliness with advanced processing capabilities.
• Leica Cyclone Register 360: Streamlines point cloud registration and processing, particularly for LiDAR data.
• Navvis Ivion:  A cloud-based platform for processing data captured with the VLX and MLX scanners.
• Cloud Compare: An open-source software ideal for analyzing and comparing point clouds.
• SideFX Houdini: A powerful procedural tool for creating complex visual effects and simulations.
• Epic Games Unreal Engine: A leading game engine for integrating 3D assets into interactive environments and real-time applications.
• Pix4D Catch: A mobile app that transforms smartphones into 3D scanning devices, streamlining data capture.
• Adobe Lightroom and DNG Profile Editor: Essential for image processing and color correction, ensuring optimal input data quality for photogrammetry.
• Volinga: A cutting-edge platform for processing neural radiance fields (NeRFs) and Gaussian splats.
• Postshot: Specialized for capturing detailed imagery and processing data into high-quality 3D visualizations.
• Nerf Studio: An open-source tool for experimenting with NeRF technology to create photorealistic 3D scenes.