Photogrammetry - 3D Scanning with your smartphone (any) camera

In this video, you will learn how to use a smartphone (literally any camera you have) and Meshroom to create a 3D model just of pictures taken from an object. This is a powerful method to convert any camera or smartphone into a full blown 3D scanner. Have fun watching and let me know your experiences and questions in the comment section.
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[@DarkMatter1919]

Very impressive scanning tools... And all for free! Thank you to all the people who contribute to the free software. It's amazing!

[@rwhunt99]

I suggest using a rotating base with the object sitting on it, your camera mounted on a tripod so every image is at the same distance. It makes the calculation much easier and you will get better results. There are plenty of You Tube videos that show you how to make one.

[@thornleymarshalldesigns]

I’m guessing you could 3D print a harness and stand for your phone to fit into and a turntable for the objects.

[@jonomano3992]

Just get a cake dolly, used it for photography.

[@TheLostInWar]

Also, an idea, you can capture a video of the object, then with any program that converts video to image, and load all images in the software. I will try this sonn enough.

[@Vitaliy_zl]

when using a rotating base, you will change the light pattern

[@barrya5473]

@@Vitaliy_zl but not if the light moves with the camera

[@seevis4137]

Wanted to check this out for work, staying for pleasure!

[@altancan4629]

Daniel, you are well of knowledge, as always i learned a lot of things from you.

[@CleridwenFR]

Wow, that's a very interesting process! Thanks

[@somersetbassett4580]

Love learning about 3D scanning. I hear about this tech a lot, at my 3D scanning company, cool to see how it works. Word of caution: b4 spending $$$ on downstream application like a big print or cnc mill take the data into a separate software package to inspect. Ive had many clients come to me AFTER a disaster costing thousands. Cheers!

[@deltamediatv8801]

I was thinking what I could do with my drone, and im looking forward to that post, great video. Thanks

[@dietrichdietrich7763]

so awesome that this technology exists to do at home! I'm experimenting with 3D scanning and picture digitization, for beta-testing at home videogame development demos.

[@Iskelderon]

Thank you! I'll have to give this a try to see if it works for less bumpy stuff, like car model kits, to have something I can 3D model widebody kits and the like onto.

[@salmanulfarizi1434]

Very Informative and helpful. thank you

[@besttourinrio9]

Very nice! This is very helpful !

[@thornleymarshalldesigns]

Thanks for this. I’ll look into it and give it a try

[@andreavaccari6105]

You’ve have just opened up a all new world to me

[@crazyfvck]

This is VERY cool! :) I have an old motorcycle engine (and some other parts) from around 1910, and I will be selling them soon to pay off one of my credit cards. It would fantastic to be able to create a 3D model of them to save for future reference, because I will never be able to find these parts again. It would ALSO be great to create scans of some of the abandoned railroad structures around here, because they are starting to demolish some of them :( I could have someone print out the buildings in 1:87 scale, and I could add them to my HO-scale railroad layout. It would be a way of "preserving" the buildings into the future :)

[@johnreyalayon4800]

Thats the most noble thing ive read today

[@MichelJosephCardin]

Imagine doing your whole small town. And creating a theme park.

[@nathanielparker6259]

I've got a 72 TS185 that I'm gonna scan and see if my brother can print it, that would be amazing

[@ytrichardsenior]

Great little tutorial. Thank you.

[@Crosslink3D]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaymistry779]

This is fantastic. Thank you for doing this video. 👌👌👌👌

[@Crosslink3D]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joliver1981]

That is incredible

[@dashobie]

Thank you very cool very helpful.

[@tajinderjsingh826]

Good contents & delivery // Thanks

[@jonathanleverdesigner]

Brilliant. Thanks

[@georgegajdos5173]

Very informative, thanks for sharing your expertise

[@Crosslink3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chino1moreno]

This is freaking impressive

[@DEARRAEDDEAR]

Brilliant!

[@hugomspinto113]

You just won a follower! Congrats

[@bonecrayon]

great tutorial, subscribed :-)

[@PossumMedic]

Great vid thanks! :D

[@seamusobric]

Thanks so much for this. Enlightened. And looking for my old Kinect 360!?

[@niloytesla]

thank you so much!

[@rajatsingh8348]

Awesome brother

[@devluz]

Nice! Looks a lot better than the previous results.

[@Crosslink3D]

Yes, next I will show you how to use a turntable with proper background setup to make it work without running around the object.

[@Crosslink3D]

And here is the new video using a turntable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIjLZmR_pdVoicU

[@bwilliams1815]

great video. I have tried this 2 years ago using the Kinect 2. I used 3D builder from Windows SDK. This was not very successful. Will try using your software recommended. Again great video. My computer is an Intel I7 with Nvidia GPU. Should be fun

[@RonShiel]

Back in 1995 we could lazer scan an onject and create an IGES file to transfer into a freeform CAM file to machine the part or to create a file to 3D print.

[@droning4yourchobby889]

thank you!

[@no1mafiaman]

You could use a studio photo tent and a turn table to get consistent results for the photos

[@zodsinclair8500]

Great Idea, the table can help with accurate angles for shots, if you mark out the 360 Degrees!

[@cbc7599]

Same thoughts here!

[@Vitaliy_zl]

@@zodsinclair8500 you can just draw a circle and use a tripod.

[@Feliscatis]

very fine quick and understandable video of photogrammetry, thanks a lot. i hav´nt seen all of your videos yet, did you show where you put your 3D Object into a CAD program for editing it?

[@on2vhf83]

Good job, like yesssssss

[@Crosslink3D]

Great to read you liked it! If you have ideas for other topics I should cover, just ask me to make a video about it.

[@Lowgraphic0]

@@Crosslink3D Could you please tell me how I can put the file into tinkercad? Or download the model.

[@seangraham7974]

Great video. I am focusing on a Lower limb prosthetic project for my postgraduate University degree. Due to the current social distancing restrictions I am unable to obtain a 3D scanner so this works as a really good substitute towards my research. Thank you for the insight!

[@Crosslink3D]

You can do it!

[@smaid8171]

Me too... working on exoskel orthotic project instead. Thanks a lot!

[@jimmyfavereau]

check out a company called stryker in davie fl... custom hips joints and scanners are their focus.. Be Blessed!

[@brooksrussell5695]

Hey I am a mechanical engineer at a prosthetics lab in new york i use the structure scanner to create 3d printable models for patients everyday

[@somersetbassett4580]

@@brooksrussell5695 structure scanner? Structured light scanner?

[@Reverse3D]

Great video.. I will go on to next

[@W.Keeling]

Thank you for this, I have subbed

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks Wayne keeling!

[@juniorfranch6956]

Thank you

[@sirdrakey]

Looks great

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks!

[@maximmortal3170]

Great stuff. Thanks.

[@Crosslink3D]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@unglaubichuberlieber8048]

sehr gut !!! danke !!!

Gerçekten daha 3 gün önce 3D obje taraması üzerine konuşuyorduk, scaner yazıcılar gibi bir obje tarayıcılarda çıkar yakın tarihde derken sizin bu videonuza rastladım. Teknoloji çok hızlı.

[@jaimezuleta8125]

Excellent Work.

[@Crosslink3D]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jefflucas_life]

Cool stuff now i need a 3d printer

[@asibali5918]

You are a very good tutor

[@muhammadzakariahossain2447]

Thank you. I have a question. How to set the Coordinates (x, y, z). I mean the default coordinates are not aligned with the height, width, and breadth. If we want to change the x, y, z by ourselves, is it possible?

[@daveszangulies9938]

At the end is that saved into a stl file new for me researching thank you

[@chuppoacobra]

Thanks for the information!! Awesome!! I have a bayonet for a Mauser. The bayonet does not have its grips on it. Long since lost to history. I do believe that I will use this with my note10+ to capture the handgrip of the bayonet and then model in the missing grips and then print them in NylonX. A little epoxy and a couple of brass pig bolts should finish nicely. Not historic, but instead with a modern touch it should look pretty nice.

[@choschiba]

I'm going to give it a try. I have wanted to do this for such a long time. But every other workflow seemed to be a bit to complicated. So it didn't get me hooked up.

[@alexmh6131]

Seriously impressive stuff! And it just so happens that I have a galaxy note 10 lying around :D

[@cncthang6574]

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[@cncthang6574]

@Long Truong Ke dạ có phần mền đó anh. A có thể nhìn kỹ ở video ak anh. E củng đang tìm hiểu. E mê mấy con 5 trục lắm. Hi vọng cùng đam mê có thể làm quen vs anh ạ

[@juriquintyn4715]

Nice video, subscribed and liked :-)

[@Magluvin]

Here is an idea... If the table were a grid, the program could be made to recognize the grid to give the program a constant reference for distance and angle. Plus it can automatically eliminate the table from the object. ;) Mags

[@ox2kxj36]

3d images, nice ty...

[@Gallardo6669]

Soo darn cool!!!!!!!

[@Crosslink3D]

❤

[@danielcashman4057]

Cool 😎

[@geektoolkit]

One tip that Prusas video taught me was to right click and compute structure from motion...then look for holes and add photos before wasting time on a full calculation (vs using later portions in the pipeline). This videos awesome, I also use mesh lab to clean up my scans. I did a video on animation as well using mixamo if you scan an action figure which is fun. Great video and run through I’ll have to check out your Kinect versions also!

[@janetcameron4652]

Thanks.

[@uromijaelcondarcoquispe434]

Gracias!!!

[@christianmunkjensen8817]

That was a really good video, thanks!

[@Crosslink3D]

Great to read you liked it! If you have ideas for other topics I should cover, just ask me to make a video about it.

[@TheHalfDecentGamer]

Super Fast Build Mode!

[@medoredo9856]

very good work >>>

[@Crosslink3D]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pixelrgba]

Amazing, Thank you!!

[@menglor]

Hello Daniel, have you ever done the RAMPS 1.4 upgrade?

[@PheneticsCo]

I love the 80s beat at the end 10:52

[@Crosslink3D]

😎

[@dipuparmar9157]

Very impressive scanning tools... And all for free! Thank you , I try it realme x7 mobile but senser problem how to soul this problem?

[@DreamsOfTheMind-video]

Love it, thank you!

[@andrewgardner7104]

It would have been nice to see the print.

[@Irfan_pasha_s]

Hello sir, cam make detail vedio of using meshroom and meshlab and importing pics till the end of 3D model then how to utilize this thing and saving formats........ But what I'm thinking is it use full for us

[@JonqsSimulationsOfficial]

Yes

[@StasysFPV]

Need to sub. That’s my new hobby :)

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks!

[@akashpattanayak9376]

After creation of 3d model can we print it using 3d printer... And will this scanner will give accurate dimensions as the real object do have??

[@PAULODVDRW]

SHOW!!! Good Good Good job!!!!

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks!!

[@UYC.]

Cool

[@Crosslink3D]

😎

[@jayaram00001]

Looks very promising compared to the more expensive rgbd cameras on the market. Is it possible to get real-world measurements of the object from the generated mesh 3d model?

[@jezjtsmith]

Great video! You deserve more subscribers!

[@YigalBZ]

Thanks for this interesting video. One small comment: it is easy to sample pictures from a video with few Python lines, so it might be easier to take a video.

[@twm4259]

What about using a turn table and a photo green or blue backdrop? That would seem to avoid any lighting issues. Has anyone tried this?

[@SwingWestBand]

Great video. Thank you. I have a friend who scans real people with a $35,000 portable hand-held scanner. Super expensive. He prints out the files to 1:48 scale and makes little people for his model railway. Could this camera based Photogrammetry work for scanning people in different poses? Like a workman in overalls leaning on a shovel?

[@roadstar499]

do you have a video on how to make that 3d image a file that you can slice in cura then be able to actually print... all i understand now is how to use files that are already available and upload them to a slicer then save on sd and print models on my printer... thanks

[@bensharomtv3844]

hi nice to watch your video... basically I have some question... is that possible for me to do camera calibration in meshroom?

[@sobattutorial69]

good yes like it..

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Great stuff.. I am wanting to make car parts for my 80 series landcruiser that are expensive to purchase or cannot be found, can this be used for things like door handle screw covers and clips etc.. also would it help to use a table similar to a lazy susan to rotate the item or do you need to move around the item itself? Not all of us have those expensive light setups so can natural room light work?

[@craigclark6199]

Excellent video. I have a question regarding what we are able to do with the image once it has been rendered. I am a teacher and my objective is to create 3D renderings of the sculptures that my students create. I want them to use photogramety to do this. Once we have the rendered images I want to be able to place the on display in a virtual gallery or showroom. I want to be able to create the gallery. Then I want to be able to create pedistals within the gallery as well as have control over the lighting in the space as if one were in a real gallery or museum. Then I want to be able to import the 3D renderings of the students work into the virutal space. Do you have suggestions on how to do this? Thank you!

[@e-bikehobo9764]

How's it going.. Great video.. Was wondering: Would I be able to use this method to create a 3D image of an rc car body to be printed on my Voxelab? the body shell is hollowed and not a solid structure as to why I'm asking.. Tried using Fusion 360 but way too complicated of a process. Thank you..

[@omarkaps]

Hey Crosslink amazing tutorial! :D i've a question, how can I know whitch smartphone cameras the software recognize?

[@christhorney]

Would be good if you mention what you your using so we can get an idea on what the one hour render time means, is that good from a rxt2080ti of is that slow from a 1050ti?

[@certified-forklifter]

cool

[@Crosslink3D]

Great to read you liked it! If you have ideas for other topics I should cover, just ask me to make a video about it.

[@SHABINPTK]

Greate video, I recently found your channel.i did all of this steps and i got a good model too,, but after that meshroom model format is not supporting in meshlab

[@Crosslink3D]

Look for the obj file in the output folder for the last step

[@IanWoolf]

Did you ever do the drone photogrammetry photo shoot?

[@armandzanota9890]

hey thanks for the amazing video ! i just wonder can I convert the mushroom file into .obj or .3ds ?

[@thedesi3087]

Yes, for visualisation. but not for 3d orint

[@vrambassador]

Can you say something about UV Mapping. Does it also UV Map it the Object so u use Baked Lightning later on having correct Shades?

[@mick_hyde]

I found a good idea was to place something under the object like a newspaper to give the camera positioning info.

[@fischer1672]

try a printout of a giant QR code ore something

[@90sarcadefighter5]

wouldn't the photo blast option on the smart phone camera give better results, instead of individually taken pics?

[@RestyleCafee]

The Marzocco Lion!

[@christianmunkjensen8817]

Can you say what is important when choosing a camera for this?

[@big0jule]

Can you import it in say sketchup or something like that to make some part from it. Let say you scan a part that you want to make an adapter for?

[@magastoupliktrologiou6067]

thank u for the video!is it free this program,i can download it from somewhere?