Oh heck yes! I didn’t know they updated it to work with photos as well! Can you do another video comparing the photo vs lidar scanning and what might be better for certain uses?
cool tutorial, thanks a lot! if I may, I'd like to make a couple of suggestions: 1. first of all the camera should be mounted in landscape mode, so that the object of interest covers as much area in the photo as possible (that is why some spikes are united on the dog) 2. the lighting should be more uniform and more diffuse, the surface in this case is very glossy, and so with each move the same dog surface looks different; more diffuse light (like in a cloudy day) will reduce to the maximum the glossiness
Rather than the technique in this video, I had more success using the "auto" mode which takes photos automatically as you move the phone around the subject by hand. There may be an advantage of moving the phone versus moving the subject. Reflections and shadows don't move relative to the surface of the subject. The auto feature may not have been available when this video was made.
Great tutorial! How do you feel about using the auto vs manual shutter options? Also, I’d love an iPhone tripod recommendation-what are you using in this tutorial?
Hi Andrew, I red somewhere that the algorithm uses the background/ background objects to determine size and details of the scanned object. This would mean a white or plain background would create a different result. Some even recommended turning the camera around the subject to change the background and capture it from different angles instead of turning the subject on a turntable. What is your oppinion on this?do you think a noisy background would have improved the spikes in this example?
@@totallylegityoutubeperson4170 Thats a good idea, something as simple as a coin or maybe even a ruler on the edge will help the algorithm work out the scale
@@AndrewSink i also hope you can compare Mesh / OBJ outputs using the Pro Polycam to the free options, Im really into the photo mode needing at least 20 shots to get good detail then upped for processing in Polycam cloud... if you show us all, it may save us ALL many hours of time experimenting 👌🏼
it will be hard to get good pictures of my car to make into a model but i’m going to try it! DAMN YOU HOTWHEELS i wish they made a 1990 eclipse GSX lol thank you for this video nice quick and concise!
This did not work for me at all. I scanned many times on a flat surface at every angle with ample light in a minimal space. All it did was spit out a distorted, mushed up object. They must have a really good affiliate program for this many people advertising it
would you be able to scan with a macro lens? would this increase the level of details of the object? why does the object need to be fully in frame, wouldnt detail shots add information to the scan?
Works great ^^, however the free version cannot export anything other than a video which is not that great when I want to inspect the mesh quality and test it with my workflow.
@@AndrewSink After looking into the options a few hours ago you can actually export gltf format which can be imported into blender. Will try that out. It is very affordable compared to other similar tools, however as I don't earn in usd-euro the conversion rate makes it a lot more for me.
I am changing the position of the object to vertical and side but when I save it to medium it doesn’t capture it into on object, it renders all vertical side and normal angles so the scan looks whack
Me again:) i am having trouble with polycam cutting off the wooden baseplate, isolating the object. And also when i turn the object on the side or upside down, polycam mixes the sides and creates a weird object. It seems it does not know the part was rotated. Any suggestions?
What have happened to the web version?? In the version before this one, you could see the circle turning and now you are measuring in the right direction. And you could see if you had the right, shortest distance because the measuring was continuously updating. Now you only get the measurement by clicking the endpoint. I thought I measured the ceiling 3.11m but by turning the model it wasn’t a perpendicular measuring and is was only 2.5m high UPDATE: Still nothing changed at the Polycam webstie, it only got worse. Now I can’t even get to my project from last year because I every time will be thrown back to the top of the page. UPDATE: Now I only can measure in inch, there’s no option anymore for mm. And also de list with all the measurements is gone
when i use measure tool on the model it didn't give me the real measure that the model has how can i fix this ? I want exactly dimensions before printing the model
@@AndrewSinkI reprocessed it but it still looks the same :( The problem was that the base where the object was standing on also was on the result. I rewatched your video than and found out that I forgot to enable masking so I did that but it still looks the same :( Do you know how I can fix this? Oh and btw I didn't know that reprocessing cost a free scan so now I only have 8 left 🥲
is there an option to get more captures per month on the paid stuff tho? I intend to work on tons of projects and it would be a bit difficult with only 150 photos a month :b
I tried this with 80 photos on a toy and it scanned the turntable perfectly in with a messy blob on top (that was the toy). Any tips for this or do I just try even more photos?
@@AndrewSink yezzir, the first thing I tried it with was a black vase and it had just the turntable. Then I realized the instructions said the more details the better so tried to the dog toy, now there was a blob that had the toy’s colors at least. Still haven’t tried more photos yet but will try to do after work
Is there a setting so the final render is not digitized. Maybe using a cleaner backdrop and better lighting. Lookin to do this for products such as clothing and jewelry and need a real rotating image. I’m sure it doesn’t but figured I’d ask.
Hi, Andrew, thanks for the video! However I do ran into a problem when exporting it to AUTODESK INVENTOR, I exported scanned item using a OBJ file, and when i opened it in Inventor, the scale was not 1:1, it got shrunk down quite a bit. any suggestions? thanks!
@@AndrewSink I got it to work. I try for at least 40 pics. Also, I'm wondering if it's because I was using Portrait pictures as well. I tried landscape and it worked. Thanks.
Is everything free so can i use my Iphone 11 and scan an object and then 3d print it? Is it possible to download the stl without payng any money and transfer the file on my pc on the slicer?
@@veryupstandinguy So i’ve tried pretty much all these 3D scan apps and none of them work scanning pictures (at least on iphone) they may work with iphone pro/LIDAR but regular pics scan is useless
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Polycam is absolutely must have for a quick scan without advanced setup and hardware. 👌
For sure!
new to this, what would you recommend for sub-mm precision are there any options?
Oh heck yes! I didn’t know they updated it to work with photos as well! Can you do another video comparing the photo vs lidar scanning and what might be better for certain uses?
It's on the list!
After searching a dozen videos, this gave me the answers I was looking for. Thank so much for your time and effort!
Glad I could help!
cool tutorial, thanks a lot!
if I may, I'd like to make a couple of suggestions:
1. first of all the camera should be mounted in landscape mode, so that the object of interest covers as much area in the photo as possible (that is why some spikes are united on the dog)
2. the lighting should be more uniform and more diffuse, the surface in this case is very glossy, and so with each move the same dog surface looks different; more diffuse light (like in a cloudy day) will reduce to the maximum the glossiness
Appreciate the suggestions!
Rather than the technique in this video, I had more success using the "auto" mode which takes photos automatically as you move the phone around the subject by hand. There may be an advantage of moving the phone versus moving the subject. Reflections and shadows don't move relative to the surface of the subject. The auto feature may not have been available when this video was made.
For your shadows, try. an LED arch light (a few designs are out there for 3d printing)
That’s actually a pretty solid idea! Thanks!
Great tutorial! How do you feel about using the auto vs manual shutter options? Also, I’d love an iPhone tripod recommendation-what are you using in this tutorial?
this video really helps a beginner like me.... thanks a lot sir.
Wonderful tutorial! Succinct, to the point, and lucidly explained.
How do you get rid of the turntable from the scan. When I scan it pick up the surface its sitting on.
awsome video thanks a lot
Glad you liked it!
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED! ima try the free version first so i can see if its what i want. then i'll buy it to work on all of my projects :)
Great; hope you like it!
So, did itt work ?
cuz for me it didn't.
Love the thumbnail!
You're the best, Erica.
@@AndrewSink ♥️💋
Hi Andrew, I red somewhere that the algorithm uses the background/ background objects to determine size and details of the scanned object. This would mean a white or plain background would create a different result. Some even recommended turning the camera around the subject to change the background and capture it from different angles instead of turning the subject on a turntable. What is your oppinion on this?do you think a noisy background would have improved the spikes in this example?
Put something on the photobox, like a banana perhaps, so it has something to reference for scale. Maybe a coin or something too?
@@totallylegityoutubeperson4170 Thats a good idea, something as simple as a coin or maybe even a ruler on the edge will help the algorithm work out the scale
Thanks for the video. When I rotate the object to get the bottom parts the software doesn’t allign it up, any tips?
I don't really know, and even today this app doesn't work for me.
Excellent tutorial! I'll have to check that out! 👍
Thanks! It’s a great app, definitely worth experimenting with!
Don´t they have a upload browser function where you can upload pictures taken with a better camera like a R6 for example.
Yes
This is awesome. Is it possible to use this, without the model being up locally available in their library?
This app is awesome... Shame I don't have an iPhone I guess
OK this is what I want. It’s very simple. I want to take an existing image of something I drew in 3-D print it.
I think a lot of people want that!
fantastic clear tutorial thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@AndrewSink i also hope you can compare Mesh / OBJ outputs using the Pro Polycam to the free options, Im really into the photo mode needing at least 20 shots to get good detail then upped for processing in Polycam cloud... if you show us all, it may save us ALL many hours of time experimenting 👌🏼
it will be hard to get good pictures of my car to make into a model but i’m going to try it!
DAMN YOU HOTWHEELS i wish they made a 1990 eclipse GSX lol
thank you for this video nice quick and concise!
Best of luck!
@@AndrewSink first try i didn’t work but i will be attempting it again soon i’m pretty determined lol
@@michelangelo5903 you should make a 3d model of your car in blender, print it, then scan the print using this app... Oh wait.
great video
Thanks!
This did not work for me at all. I scanned many times on a flat surface at every angle with ample light in a minimal space. All it did was spit out a distorted, mushed up object. They must have a really good affiliate program for this many people advertising it
Same problem here
Tysm, did everything as described
Awesome, how did it come out?!
would you be able to scan with a macro lens? would this increase the level of details of the object? why does the object need to be fully in frame, wouldnt detail shots add information to the scan?
Works great ^^, however the free version cannot export anything other than a video which is not that great when I want to inspect the mesh quality and test it with my workflow.
It’s not very expensive, and it might be worth it to try the lower-tier option to enable export?
@@AndrewSink After looking into the options a few hours ago you can actually export gltf format which can be imported into blender. Will try that out.
It is very affordable compared to other similar tools, however as I don't earn in usd-euro the conversion rate makes it a lot more for me.
I am changing the position of the object to vertical and side but when I save it to medium it doesn’t capture it into on object, it renders all vertical side and normal angles so the scan looks whack
Definitely give SureScan 3D Scanner app a try. Newly released TrueDepth based 3D scanner. No losing track and superior 3D mesh quality.
Me again:) i am having trouble with polycam cutting off the wooden baseplate, isolating the object. And also when i turn the object on the side or upside down, polycam mixes the sides and creates a weird object. It seems it does not know the part was rotated. Any suggestions?
Did you enable "Object Masking" when you were processing the scan?
Is not counting the pictures or tacking it do you know about this problem?
What have happened to the web version?? In the version before this one, you could see the circle turning and now you are measuring in the right direction. And you could see if you had the right, shortest distance because the measuring was continuously updating.
Now you only get the measurement by clicking the endpoint. I thought I measured the ceiling 3.11m but by turning the model it wasn’t a perpendicular measuring and is was only 2.5m high
UPDATE:
Still nothing changed at the Polycam webstie, it only got worse. Now I can’t even get to my project from last year because I every time will be thrown back to the top of the page.
UPDATE:
Now I only can measure in inch, there’s no option anymore for mm. And also de list with all the measurements is gone
when i use measure tool on the model it didn't give me the real measure that the model has
how can i fix this ?
I want exactly dimensions before printing the model
i tried this with my old Iphone SE and it doesn't even take pictures, got any ideas on how to fix this?
How do we go about uploading to the computer so we can print it off the 3D printer? Very new to this
Interested too,If You find out
You just have to export STL file
Do you have an app for 3D scan with precision?
When I proces someting and it didn't turn out good can I reprocces it? Or do I need to start over with taking photos?
You can reprocess if you don’t like the results! I usually search for blurry photos and delete them.
@@AndrewSinkI reprocessed it but it still looks the same :( The problem was that the base where the object was standing on also was on the result. I rewatched your video than and found out that I forgot to enable masking so I did that but it still looks the same :( Do you know how I can fix this? Oh and btw I didn't know that reprocessing cost a free scan so now I only have 8 left 🥲
Do you know if it's possible to determine the volume of an object based on the 3D scan? On this app or on another software?
You should be able to calculate the volume assuming you have a watertight mesh!
When I do the images on the side they merge
is there an option to get more captures per month on the paid stuff tho? I intend to work on tons of projects and it would be a bit difficult with only 150 photos a month :b
Having trouble , scan keeps on picking up table material
Thanks for this video. I am going to check it out. Cheers (I subscribed to you)
Great, thanks!
I tried this with 80 photos on a toy and it scanned the turntable perfectly in with a messy blob on top (that was the toy). Any tips for this or do I just try even more photos?
Hmm. Did you use Object Masking mode?
@@AndrewSink yezzir, the first thing I tried it with was a black vase and it had just the turntable. Then I realized the instructions said the more details the better so tried to the dog toy, now there was a blob that had the toy’s colors at least. Still haven’t tried more photos yet but will try to do after work
I'm experiencing the same problem. Even with 200 photos and masking mode on it becomes a giant mess with a still background. Any suggestions?
Is there a setting so the final render is not digitized. Maybe using a cleaner backdrop and better lighting. Lookin to do this for products such as clothing and jewelry and need a real rotating image. I’m sure it doesn’t but figured I’d ask.
Hmm. What do you mean by "digitized"?
is there anyway to 3d print with the texture?
whats better than polycam?
Can you define “better”? What are you hoping to use it for?
Hi, Andrew, thanks for the video! However I do ran into a problem when exporting it to AUTODESK INVENTOR, I exported scanned item using a OBJ file, and when i opened it in Inventor, the scale was not 1:1, it got shrunk down quite a bit. any suggestions? thanks!
Probably related to the import units. Try scaling the model from meters to mm to see if that helps!
thx and subscribed
Thank you!
Hey great video this was very helpful but how can we view and use the mesh files? I’m new to this but trying to ultimately make NFT’s!
You can use an app like Meshmixer to visualize the scan data!
@@AndrewSink thanks a lot man🙏🏽
SEX!!!
why dont buy onne wich is turning by itself? maybe even ad some register marks ...
Clever idea!
I lost a cuff link recently. I can use this to replace the cuff link?
You sure can!
have you tried interior scan with no lidar?
Hi.. nice video.. can we transfer this 3d image to iPad (9th gen) and try to rotate and play around ? I'm asking Just for my business
You sure could! Just upload the model to Sketchfab and view it on your iPad!
@@AndrewSink thanks for the tip!
Do you need a newer phone? Mine's old. I took about 26 pictures, but it only comes up with a messy mesh of the background.
26 photos isn't a lot, I would try repositioning the object and trying again with more photos!
@@AndrewSink I got it to work. I try for at least 40 pics. Also, I'm wondering if it's because I was using Portrait pictures as well. I tried landscape and it worked. Thanks.
Hi, does it work to take pictures of food dishes?
It sure does!
Very nice tutorial. What iPhone tripod is that?
It’s the tripod that came with the Revopoint POP 3D scanner; it’s built like a tank!
@@AndrewSink Ah, I'd like one like that with a threaded connector on top. Catch you later.
Is everything free so can i use my Iphone 11 and scan an object and then 3d print it? Is it possible to download the stl without payng any money and transfer the file on my pc on the slicer?
I think you'll need to pay for the software to enable downloads, but the scanning is free so you can preview what you're working on!
@@AndrewSink ok thank you
Is there a way to watermark your work?
You could always emboss text on the 3D model!
So it does not use the LIDAR to do it? Why do we need to upload it? Iphone cannot handle the processing?
You can use either photos *or* LiDAR!
@@AndrewSink I wonder what would be the difference
How much would it sell
Are you still able to edit the scanned mesh?
You sure can!
Android is also available.
is there a scanner for Andriod?
Unfortunately, I haven’t found any good ones!
@@AndrewSink thats a shame
can you upload to a format for 3D printing?
You sure can!
@@AndrewSink do you have any recommendations for 3D design software to cleanup scans for printing or formats to use?
@@mickeymallette2663 I like Meshmixer, and you can find a few tutorials on this channel specifically designed to clean up scans! Good luck!
$100 a year no thanks
I think its free but you can only export gltf if im not mistaken
@@veryupstandinguy So i’ve tried pretty much all these 3D scan apps and none of them work scanning pictures (at least on iphone) they may work with iphone pro/LIDAR but regular pics scan is useless
@@Schnippen_Schnappen1 Yeah youre right apparently somebody lied to me about polycams free 100 scans
Cheaper then Netflix. If your into 3D printing as much as I am it's a good deal
@@springsteen-games5134 nope. Also all these iphone or phone lidar scanners don’t work. Gotta shell out $10k or more for a decent scanner
This work on android?
It works through a web interface on Android, so the answer is "Sort of"
have you tried the video option in polycam ?
Not yet, but it’s on my list to try out!
Did he forgot to use multishot or just video it then breakdown into images
Multishot?
What should I do if every time I scan it says photo capture quota exceeded?
Are you on the paid plan? It should tell you how many scans you have left!
Any chance to come to Android?
You can use it through a web interface, which can be accessed on an Android phone!
It's on Android now
@@vrmadlab i see, thank you
Круто :)
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How would one monetize this kind of models?
Polycam
Polycam!
It's totally free btw
Poly
Iphone! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! Android???
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot yet!
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¡Gracias!
saying ur a fan of sketchfab... red flag
Can you tell me why liking Sketchfab is a red flag? Honestly asking!
@@AndrewSink notorious for price gouging and horrible models.
Surename almost😝 like my
So close!
What am I doing wrong my photos come out horrible
What would be your preferred app to use for scanning to 3d model on mobile/iPad?
I'm a big fan of Polycam for 3D scanning on iOS!
Super nicely done video. Concise and to the point. Bravo!
Thanks; glad it was useful!