Photogrammetry Test 3.5 - Naruto Pop Figure

Photogrammetry Test 3.5 - Naruto Pop Figure 

    Just a quick update when going back to the very first video I watched on photogrammetry from 3D forensics, I realised he actually used a different software called 3DF Zephyr, which I have been able to acquire a free 30 day trial of. 

    I decided to quickly run my previous images into the software, however because this software relies on masking the subject out first the black background was actually a detriment to the process and didn't provide the cleanest masks.




    Now unfortunately as I suspected the images were just not suitable for 3DF Zephyr to calculate a proper mesh from, mainly due to the black background is what I am assuming, however the process of using 3DF Zephyr felt a lot easier to understand than using Reality Capture. 




    As you can see the results are nowhere near ideal, but in 3D Forensics video he shot in a static position moving the model but against a completely white background which helped significantly with masking. So I am to at least give this model another go against a white backdrop when I have the time and see if I can at least get something that resembles a full model out of it. 

    Since this is only my first week attempting this brand new practice I am not letting the failures get to me as it is all a learning experience and I have to keep trying new methods in order to see what works best and to further my understanding of the technique as a whole. I know once I get to a proficient level I will start to enjoy this process however it can be time consuming and frustrating but I will keep at it.

    Also I have wanted to do some outdoor photogrammetry however due to the current weather conditions there is no way I will be able to get any feasible imagery right now as outdoor photogrammetry is very specific and due to the current storms it is far too windy and wet to be able to achieve any decent results, so I feel like it would just be a waste of time, which means all I can rely on is perfecting indoor 'Studio' photogrammetry as best as I can in order to understand then when going further into the field and taking it outdoors, what I need to do to guarantee good results.

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