The best DIY 3D scanners (2019)

Great article by 3Dsourced that covers DIY scanners – while obviously there are professional solutions for professionals lets not forget that a lot of people do 3D scanning for fun, maybe with just a cellphone and a copy of 3DF Zephyr Free or Meshroom. So lets see what you can 3D print / DIY in…

Photogrammetry contest by 3Dflow

Photogrammetry company 3DFLOW has announced a new contest: 3D scan (using their Photogrammetry Software 3DF Zephyr) anything for a chance to win software, sketchfab subscription and the grand prize, a Valve Virtual Reality Kit! Learn more: https://www.3dflow.net/3dflow-world-cup-2019-contest-announcement/

Videotutorial: photography for photogrammetry

From the official YouTube channel of the company 3Dflow, this tutorial is not focused on the photogrammetry software 3DF Zephyr, but rather on how to take good pictures for photogrammetry in general. This tutorial doesn’t simply explain the overlap requirements or the classic acquisition techniques, but rather delves deep into more advanced techniques (for example,…

Tutorial: how to setup a successful photogrammetry project

Sketchfab user Abby Crawford has written a nice tutorial on how to setup a successful photogrammetry project. This tutorial explains the steps required in order to take good photos for photogrammetry, the subject’s qualities and some post processing tips. A short read worth your time that can be read directly on Sketchfab’s website at the…

Videotutorial: integrating scans in Unreal Engine

From the official YouTube channel of the company Quixel, a great breakdown on the re-creation of the iconic de_dust2 map in Unreal Engine 4. Quixel shows us how to integrate their Megascans ( a massive asset library generated with the help of photogrammetry and 3d scanning) very quickly and easily in UE4. In order to…

Videotutorial: learn photogrammetry with 3DF Zephyr

From the official YouTube channel of the company 3Dflow, the first tutorial on their photogrammetry software 3DF Zephyr. This tutorial is focused on basic photogrammetry and can be also processed with their free edition, although you can easily apply it to any other photogrammetry software. Watch the tutorial on the official 3Dflow YouTube channel:

Videotutorial: how to clean scans in meshmixer

From YouTube user “Teaching Tech” a nice tutorial on cleaning up the result of your scans. It is a common practice, after you have generated a 3D model using photogrammetry, kinect or other devices, that you’d like to remove noise or do additional cleanup on the final result. Meshmixer is a great tool for that…

Tutorial: 3D scanning using a smartphone

From the blog 3Dscanexpert, a very detailed (although a bit dated) tutorial on 3D scanning using a smartphone. In this tutorial, 3Dscanexpert shows us how to 3D scan using a video rather than using photographs: this photogrammetry technique requires that you first convert a video into still frames. It is up to your photogrammetry software…

3DF Zephyr Pro Review

Dr Peter Falkingham, a Lecturer in Vertebrate Biology at Liverpool John Moores University,  has published a very interesting review about the photogrammetry software 3DF Zephyr Pro. I really liked using 3DFZephyr – it’s easy to use, the interface is nice, it’s pretty quick, contains a bunch of useful tools, and development is going in a great direction….

Videotutorial: building a turntable with Arduino

From YouTube user “ACROBOTIC” an advanced videotutorial dedicated to turntables. In 3D scanning, turntables are a great tool especially when paired with photogrammetry software.  Photography automation can be a time-saver for professionals, so even if this tutorial is probably not for everyone, it is indeed something worth watching. You can watch the videotutorial directly on…