Scanning the Seven Wonders: Using Photogrammetry To Craft Stories
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Photogrammetry captures world heritage sites (Machu Picchu, Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Tutankhamun artifacts, Carnegie Hall) using Mavic 3 drones, Sony a7R stills, Faro Focus laser scanning and RealityCapture, producing assets of tens to hundreds of millions of polygons that are optimized down for Oculus Quest, cloud pixel streaming on AWS and Unreal Engine 5 (Nanite/Lumen). Machu Picchu takes ~10 days to shoot and 60–90 days to finish; permit strategy favors open‑use rights. Outputs power museum VR films (60% conversion at exhibits), virtual production backdrops and licensed tourism apps.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction to photogrammetry
- 2:30Showcasing scanned sites
- 5:27The Virtual Worlds team
- 7:11Applications and preservation
- 9:27Capture process and logistics
- 14:01On-site techniques and gear
- 17:39Data processing and cleaning
- 20:39Optimization for real-time
- 22:32Business and cloud streaming
- 26:40Future immersive experiences
- 30:25Licensing and monetization
- 32:10Future projects and conclusion
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