Photogrammetry

Let's say you've reached the final chapter of this book, and despite our best efforts, you've decided you can't stand 3D modeling and texturing, and plan to swear off of it forever. Never fear! Through the power of photogrammetry, you can make terrific models with just photographs.

Photogrammetry, also referred to as photoscanning, means measuring from photographs, and in the modern context it involves turning lots of photos into a 3D model. It's a major aspect of modern film and game pipelines; museums are using photogrammetry to preserve human culture, and insurance companies are using photogrammetry to assess how weatherproof your house is. You can photo-scan all kinds of things! To see an example of the results you can ...

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