Synima

Photogrammetry has been aiding the art of 3D modelling for a while, but the ability to reconstruct whole scenes solely from an array of angled photos has been completely revolutionized by newer technologies such as Gaussian splatting and NeRF. Reflections, transparency and featureless areas such as skies can now be generated with clarity, and, perhaps the most impressive development – the generative technology utilized by NeRF can predict what un-photographed areas look like and fill in the blanks. Tech giants such as Google have already incorporated this technology into their “immersive street view” option on Google Maps, and we’re excited to see how the tech will continue to develop and support the field.