Aerial/terrestrial Lidar and Photogrammetry

Photogrammetry:

In the realm of visual effects (VFX) for film, authenticity is paramount. To create immersive cinematic experiences, filmmakers often rely on cutting-edge technologies like drone photogrammetry to capture real-world environments with unparalleled precision.

Virtual Set Extension: Filmmakers often use photogrammetry to create detailed 3D models of real-world environments. These models can then be digitally extended or enhanced to create expansive virtual sets, allowing filmmakers to portray vast landscapes or intricate cityscapes without the need for extensive physical construction. Photogrammetry enables the seamless integration of CGI elements into live-action footage, enhancing the visual impact of scenes.

Photogrammetry plays a crucial role in previsualization (previs) workflows, where rough versions of scenes are created to plan camera movements, blocking, and visual effects sequences. By generating 3D models of filming locations or sets using photogrammetry, filmmakers can explore different camera angles and compositions before actual filming begins, helping to streamline the production process and ensure creative cohesion.

Lidar:

In the film industry, LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has become an invaluable tool for a variety of purposes, particularly in the realm of visual effects (VFX) and production design. LIDAR systems use laser pulses to measure distances to objects, creating highly accurate 3D models of environments.

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