If you haven’t explored the new AI Photogrammetry feature in Artec Studio 19 yet, here’s a quick video overview:

New Algorithms Developed For Artec Studio’s AI Photogrammetry Feature

With the introduction of this new feature, Artec’s team developed two advanced algorithms to reconstruct objects and scenes from 2D images:

• Separate object reconstruction: For single items without a background.
• Whole scene reconstruction: For feature-rich scenes, such as aerial or drone footage (no separation between foreground and background), or objects like stones, statues, and architectural structures captured with some background.

The AI Photogrammetry feature processes the images by identifying common points across the photo set. These points are used to rebuild the 3D geometry of the object or scene, resulting in a highly detailed 3D model that accurately reflects the shape and appearance of the object or environment.

Follow the three-step workflow to create 3D models using your device.

1. Step 1: Capture and Upload Images or Video

   To get started, capture photos or videos with any of these devices.

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     Smartphones

     Make it extremely accessible for users to create 3D models.

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     Digital Cameras

     Turn digital camera footage into high-resolution 3D models.

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     Digital Microscope

     Capture tiny objects in fine detail (not a slide microscope).

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     Drone Footage

     Create 3D models of entire landscapes with aerial drone capture.

   To create a complete 3D model of an object, you have to take photos or videos from various angles and perspectives. They need to have overlapping details to ensure everything is captured from different viewpoints.

   AI Photogrammetry Supported File Formats

   Artec Studio 19 supports the following import formats:

   

   Photos

   .bmp, .jpeg, .tif, .png

   You can use images from any camera-equipped device. For example, your smartphone, point and shoot camera, digital SLR camera.

   

   Videos

   .mov, .mp4, .avi, .m4a, .m4v, .3g2, .3gp, .3gp2, .3gpp

   When importing a video, Artec Studio will ask you the number of frames you wish to be converted.

   Once you have your files ready, simply upload them to Artec Studio 19 3D scanning software. You need an Artec Studio 19 software license (available as a 30 day free trial, yearly subscription, or a lifetime license).

   

2. Step 2: Run AI Photogrammetry Algorithm

   The AI Photogrammetry reconstruction workflow consists of two stages:

   • Sparse Reconstruction: In this stage, a set of photos imported into Artec Studio is initially processed, positioning them in 3D space. The result is a sparse point cloud, which represents the alignment of the images for further processing.
   • Dense Reconstruction: This stage creates a triangular mesh that can then be used in Artec Studio for traditional processing and texturing.

   

   

   

3. Step 3: Render the 3D Model with AI Photogrammetry Algorithm and Export

   Once Artec Studio generates the 3D model, it’s ready for immediate use. Additionally, you can export these models and import them into other software for further editing.

   Fire Hydrant 3D Model: To create a digital twin of the fire hydrant, the object was captured using a DSLR from various angles. A high-density point cloud captured intricate details, while the mesh was optimized to minimize polygons without compromising on quality. The final model was textured in 4K resolution, producing a digital replica that’s ready for use in CGI, AR/VR, game development, and 3D printing—all in under an hour.

   

   Want to See if AI Photogrammetry is Right for You?

   You can sign up for a free 30-day trial to try out the AI Photogrammetry feature. Click the button below to get started:

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“Instead of a long, boring process of picking through 1,000s of photos, AI allows you to just take a video or much smaller number of photos with your smartphone and achieve the same result. In some cases, you can even get to the same level as low-to-medium priced 3D scanners.”

Andrei Vakulenko Chief Business Development Officer & Co-founder Artec 3D

AI Photogrammetry makes it easy to generate 3D models even if you don’t have access to a 3D scanner. Powerful AI algorithms generate incredible looking results.

Sample 3D Models Generated Using AI Photogrammetry

Here are 3D models generated using AI photogrammetry and sample applications for its use.

Capturing Small Objects in Detail

Grasshopper 3D Model: The grasshopper was photographed with a DSLR camera. The Artec Team captured top-quality images of the specimen, which were then reconstructed in Artec Studio 19 using AI Photogrammetry. This 3D model can be used in a variety of applications including education, research, heritage preservation, and CGI.

Comparing Data

This video demonstrates data generated using AI Photogrammetry in Artec Studio 19, compared to data from another leading competitor’s software.

Acquiring Measurements

The 3D models created through Photogrammetry do not automatically reflect real-world measurements or scale. To ensure accurate scaling of your models, Artec Studio offers tools that allow you to input precise measurements. Additionally, you can use physical scale bars to automatically set to the correct scale.

Artec 3D Scanner Users

Artec 3D scanner users with the latest Artec Studio 19 can now take advantage of a new feature. For the first time, they can create 3D models of objects that were once out of reach for their scanners. Thanks to the new AI Photogrammetry feature, users can now generate models from images and videos captured underwater, by drone, or under a digital microscope.

“Augmenting Artec Ray II LiDAR data with drone footage, for instance, offers the perfect construction solution. Users can also digitize forensic scenes with photogrammetry, before picking up clues using high-resolution handheld 3D scanning.”

Artec’s press release, Artec 3D unveils Artec Studio 19:
Professional 3D data capture and processing software, now featuring AI Photogrammetry

Artec users with an Artec Point industrial metrology-grade 3D scanner can also apply ultra-realistic photogrammetry color textures to the Point’s monochromatic scan data to get the best of both worlds: outstanding accuracy (from the Artec Point) with a life-like appearance (from AI Photogrammetry).

Software can make all the difference when it comes to the user experience, especially for those who are new to 3D scanning. That’s why Artec Studio releases one major software update each year. AI Photogrammetry is just one of the many features in Artec Studio 19. This all-in-one 3D scanning software empowers Artec 3D scanner users to complete up to 80% of tasks directly within one software, reducing the need for other high-end tools and making it a cost-effective solution. With the latest 3D data scanning and processing tools for reverse engineering, quality inspection, computer graphics, and more–you can do a lot in one place.

If you are interested in learning more about what the latest version of the 3D scanning software has to offer, please visit the product page to learn What’s New with Artec Studio 19.

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