From VFX to video games, developers and artists are always looking for ways to achieve virtual realism, and one of the most-used methods nowadays is that of creating 3D-scanned models. The process ...

From LiDAR to photogrammetry and even Gaussian splatting, today’s 3D scanning tools are transforming how game artists create immersive environments. These techniques allow developers to bring ...

Lidar sensors used to cost $75,000. Now they come in phones costing almost 99% less. And that massive change is unlocking major new capabilities in the world of 3D modeling, 3D assets, augmented ...

Epic Games has just purchased Capturing Reality, the company behind one of gaming's leading 3D scanning software platforms. Epic's latest acquisition will help developers ramp up projects for Unreal ...

Curious what exactly you would need 144 Sony α6400 cameras for? Welcome to the rapidly expanding world of photogrammetry. This piece has been written by Mike Williams, Head of Business Development ...

Epic Games is quickly becoming a more dominant force in gaming infrastructure M&A after a string of recent purchases made to bulk up their Unreal Engine developer suite. Today, the company announced ...

At the core of the LiDAR revolution lies its ability to emit laser pulses that can penetrate through vegetation, thus capturing ground levels with pinpoint accuracy. In contrast, photogrammetry relies ...

Got something you want to scan in 3D? It turns out you can use your iPhone with apps like Qlone, Scandy Pro, and Polycam, without any special hardware. With Apple rolling out Object Capture on MacOS ...