Meshroom is a photogrammetry software that enables the creation of 3D models from a collection of 2D images. By analyzing the visual information and geometry within the images, Meshroom reconstructs the 3D structure of objects or scenes. It utilizes algorithms to align and process the images, extract depth information, and generate a textured 3D mesh.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| open-source and free | objects with small details and gaps don’t make accurate models (e.g. shrubby plants) |
| automatic reconstruction | technically complex (camera calibration, feature matching) |
| feature rich | processing time is quite long |
Move artworks from the real world to a digital museum.
To quickly create detailed 3D models from the objects in a room you want to digitalize. Create a 360°-photo of the room and then add 3D models of interesting objects so they can be viewed freely from all angles in XR.
Example: Create a 360° photo of the rainforest greenhouse of the botanical garden. Import to e.g. 3DVista to create a panorama. Create models of the plants in the greenhouse with Meshroom (plants have a lot of details, so take many pictures for more accurate models). Add hotspots to the panorama to open models of the plants so the user can view them from all sides.
Create a 3D model of a machine or laboratory equipment so some logic can be added to the model.
Preserve a fragile artwork as a digital object.