Welcome to RealityCapture, a state-of-the-art software solution intended for performing various 3D reconstruction tasks. You can use the resources in this section to learn how to automatically convert photos to a 3D model, filter laser scans, and create 3D meshes from laser point clouds, re-color/texture laser scans using images and how to reconstruct scene parts which were invisible to laser scanners and more.
Create a 3D model in a step-by-step tutorial
Process registered or unregistered laser scans
Learn how to register and process laser scans and images together
Learn how to create a 3D model from aerial data
On adding videos as input data and creating image sequences from them
Learn how to create and export ortho projections
Learn how to classify your model
Automation of map creation
Verify & analyze data in the field
Learn how to turn your 3D reconstruction into color
For correcting colors of input images after alignment
Use a texture for a simplified/retopologized model from the high-detail model
Sorting images for different processes
Learn how to reduce a number of model triangles
Learn how to remove unwanted parts of a model
On masking some parts of images
Learn how to smooth down rough surfaces of a model
Learn how to visualize your 3D reconstruction
Learn how to merge components using additional photos or control points
Add/update correct dimensions of your model
Geo-reference w.r.t. a coordinate system
Learn how to check the registration quality
Learn how to export your 3D reconstruction in the highest quality
Process of their creation for export
On exporting a 3D reconstruction for different levels of detail
On content upload to Cesium ion
Their import, texturing process, and export of the results
Learn how to import a model for a further processing, e.g. re-texturing
Upload to Sketchfab, share map/overview reports via cloud
How to export ground control points to a text file
How to add ground control points into your project
How to export control points' positions into a text file
How to import control points' positions into your project
How to import flight log file correctly
How to define own import format
Learn about its options
Learn how to optimize repetitive processes
Import custom projects such as CMPMVS or others and re-process it
Export various HTML reports
Learn more about the selected input(s)
On alignment and small components
Learn how to process big chunks of images efficiently
Learn how to set calibration groups and priors, choose a camera model etc.
Learn how to turn on auto save mode and how it functions
Check dependencies between cameras and find weak points
Display matching points between images
Learn how to create a box region in the 3D view
How to work with and when to use it
Change or create a new UV map
How to fix topology issues
Close holes in a model
How to automate the placement of control points
Check registration quality using the epipolar geometry tool
On adjusting the ground plane in a scene
Create animated videos of your reconstructed models
Learn how to set box position and orientation manually
Select more pictures at the same time
How to select triangles in a reconstructed model
Assign a color bar to a 1D, 2D and/or 3D view
Unlock your PPI projects
Learn best practices and avoid mistakes
Learn how to select a coordinate system
Add and understand control points
How to record a video of your workflow
Learn how to add a new camera into the database and define optical distortion
Solid and textured real-time render modes and restrictions
Adjust structure from motion algorithms settings
Setup model reconstruction algorithms, part sizes, limits and more
Adjust presets, user interface, cache management and accounts
Check the list of RealityCapture shortcuts and gestures
Learn how to use RealityCapture by CLI
List of all commands for command line
Tables of keys and values used in the set command
More about .rcortho and .xml files used with projections
More about RCNode and how to use it
Translate RealityCapture into your own language