Eos Systems' PhotoModeler, a Windows application, is used to create 3D models and measurements from photographs using ordinary digital cameras. PhotoModeler Scanner software adds the capability of creating dense point clouds like a laser or 3D scanner but eliminates the need for expensive and cumbersome equipment. The flexibility in using the ubiquitous digital camera offers sophisticated 3D capabilities for technical professionals and home users alike.
Both ends of this user spectrum have one thing in common : a seemingly insatiable appetite for 3D data, whether it is for creating industrial goods, performing scientific research, investigating crimes and accidents, developing video games and multimedia content, or just browsing through day-to-day information presented with the richness of 3D. The missing ingredient has always been a versatile, cost-effective and efficient method of generating 3D of an infinite number of real world subjects of varying sizes and shapes. PhotoModeler is the missing ingredient.
With a new cornerstone feature in PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 called SmartMatch, the result can often be a stunning, photorealistic 3D model generated from photographs entirely automatically. SmartMatch detects and matches natural features in images - giving automated project setup and 3D data without the use of targets.
In addition, all of the software’s core algorithms have been rewritten for higher performance, and many of the algorithms are now threaded to take advantage of modern multi-core CPUs. Comparing the previous version PhotoModeler 6 to the new PhotoModeler 2010 on a four core computer, a user may experience speed improvements of up to 4x in project processing, 16x with automatic target marking, and 32x during Dense Surface Model creation.
PhotoModeler 2010 is the culmination of two years of development, combining Eos’ own research with feedback from our users, helping to push the new version onward to the key goals of more results, in less time, with less work.
In addition to the speed improvements and SmartMatch, other new features include support for geographic coordinates (geoids, map-systems, conversions); on-photo dimensions; an automated in-background project review; and a new External Geometry Explorer that consolidates control points, scale, rotation, external CAD file import and adds check distances, and multi-point affine. A complete list of new features can be found at: www.photomodeler.com/pm2010. A new set of tutorial videos describe many of the new capabilities in detail at www.photomodeler.com/tutorial-vids/online-tutorials.htm.
