Photogrammetry is a powerful and accessible technique for creating detailed 3D models using photography. In this workshop, Sjors Nab and Sanne Frequin from the UU ArtLab will guide you through the process of transforming ordinary images into high-quality digital 3D representations of objects.

What once required specialized scanning equipment can now often be achieved with tools you already have. From archaeological artefacts to artworks and everyday objects: photogrammetry allows you to document, analyse, and share three-dimensional forms in a flexible and reproducible way.

How does photogrammetry work?

Photogrammetry reconstructs 3D geometry by combining multiple overlapping photographs taken from different angles. By matching reference points across images, software can calculate accurately depth and structure, resulting in a detailed digital 3D model.

At the ArtLab, this technique is applied using both advanced setups and accessible tools, including smartphones. This makes photogrammetry a versatile method that ranges from quick documentation to high-end research applications.

Content

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create your own 3D models using photogrammetry. You will explore the full workflow: from photographing objects to processing images and generating a 3D model.

We will demonstrate both low-threshold approaches (using your own device) and more advanced setups available at the ArtLab. This will give you insight into what you can do independently, and when more specialised equipment or support may be useful.

In addition, other 3D scanning methodologies are discussed (such as commercially available 3D scanners and recent innovations like Gaussian Splatting). This theoretical overview will help you critically reflect on varying approaches to 3D scanning and which approach is best suited for your research interest.

Participants are encouraged to think creatively about how photogrammetry can be applied in their own research or teaching practice.

Level

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

For whom?

The workshop is open to staff from all faculties and students of the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University.

About

The Utrecht University ArtLab brings together research activities focused on technical studies, digital methodologies, citizen science, and heritage. It is a collaborative hub where students and researchers from humanities and the sciences come together to explore and apply innovative techniques for studying art and cultural heritage.

Registration

To sign up, please complete the registration form below. Register early, as spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participation is free. However, as organising these workshops involves costs, registration implies a commitment to attend. If you need to cancel, please email to cdh@uu.nl so your spot can be offered to another participant. Thank you for your cooperation.