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3D reality capture guide
Before using a mobile phone, camera, panoramic camera, LiDAR or drone to collect footage, you need to confirm the scene, lighting, overlap rate and delivery requirements.
Material collection
3D reality capture guide
Before using a mobile phone, camera, panoramic camera, LiDAR or drone to collect footage, you need to confirm the scene, lighting, overlap rate and delivery requirements.
Resource content
3D Acquisition Guide content preview
Best for
first collection
output
Qualified material
Equipment
Cell phone to drone
Main content
Let’s look at the key steps clearly first
Organize the key points in the order of real projects so that the team can check them one by one during acquisition, reconstruction and delivery.
Before capture
Clarify the delivery goals of products, spaces or large scenes, and prepare stable lighting, continuous shooting paths and necessary positioning information in advance.
Collecting
Maintain sufficient overlap to avoid reconstruction errors caused by strong reflections, transparent materials, fast movement and invalid angles.
After collection
Check the clarity, coverage, and positioning information of the material before leaving the collection area, and make up for any gaps if found.
Complete inspection before leaving
Don’t be in a hurry to leave after the collection is over. Check the clarity, coverage and positioning information section by section, and make up for any gaps if found.
reading path
From guide to real project
Reading Guide
First understand the applicable scenarios, material requirements and common problems.
Prepare materials
Organize photos, videos, point clouds or project data into lists to reduce rework.
Start verification
Complete your first rebuild with MeTop.ai Space, or contact the team to assess a professional project.
Preparation Checklist
Confirm each item before starting
Handing this list to the acquisition, product, or project leader can reduce omissions and duplicate communications.
Clarify collection objects and results usage
Confirm your phone, camera, LiDAR or drone device
Plan a continuous and complete shooting path
Check lighting, reflections and transparent materials
Ensure there is sufficient overlap between adjacent images
Prepare RTK, image control points or scale information when measurement is required
Continue reading
Check out the guides and documentation for adjacent topics.
Next step
After preparing the materials, start verification directly
Register for a MeTop.ai Space account and use real photos or videos to complete the first reconstruction; when it comes to professional equipment, large scenes or corporate access, you can contact us first.