3D Scanning & Photogrammetry
A Bench-Ready Field Guide to Capture Workflow and Mesh Processing for Restoration-Grade Models
★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviewsby Alumigogo Books
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Master photogrammetry capture and mesh processing with exact settings, field planning sheets, and step-by-step procedures for restoration-grade models.
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About this book
If you're a serious hobbyist who has dabbled in photogrammetry but struggled to get consistent, accurate results, this book is your bench-side companion. It cuts through the noise of online forums and YouTube videos to give you a structured, repeatable workflow for capture and mesh processing. You'll find detailed tables of camera settings for every material type—from matte clay to reflective chrome—along with lighting setups, turntable speeds, and overlap percentages that actually work. The included field planning sheets are designed to be printed and taken with you, so you can document your capture sessions systematically and avoid the guesswork that leads to failed scans.
The book dives deep into mesh processing, covering the full pipeline from photo alignment to mesh cleaning, decimation, and hole filling. You'll learn how to choose the right software for your needs, configure the best settings for restoration accuracy, and troubleshoot common artifacts like holes, noise, and texture blur. Every procedure is presented with exact values and numbered steps, so you can follow along at the bench without flipping back and forth. Whether you're restoring a vintage car part, a ceramic figurine, or a mechanical component, this guide ensures your models are dimensionally accurate and ready for downstream use.
Written for the intermediate hobbyist who wants to move beyond fumbling, this book is structured for quick reference. Tables, checklists, and troubleshooting charts are placed throughout, so you can find the answer you need in seconds. It's not a cover-to-cover read—it's a tool that lives open on your workbench, ready to guide you through every capture and processing session.
Reader Reviews
Sharon Martinez
★★★★★I've been doing photogrammetry for a few years, but I always struggled with getting consistent results on shiny parts. This book's material-specific settings tables are worth the price alone. The field planning sheets are a nice touch, though I wish there were more of them. The mesh processing chapters are solid, but I found some of the software instructions a bit too specific to the author's preferred tools. Still, a good reference to have on the bench.
Gary Rodriguez
★★★★★As someone who restores vintage electronics, I needed a guide that goes beyond the basics. This book delivers on the capture workflow and mesh processing angle, with exact values that actually work. The troubleshooting chapter is especially useful—I've already fixed a few scans that would have been trash before. My only complaint is that the book is a bit dense for a quick read, but that's not what I bought it for. It's a keeper.
Michelle Jones
★★★★★I bought this hoping to level up my photogrammetry game, and it did help. The step-by-step procedures for different materials are great, and I appreciate that the author gives specific numbers instead of vague advice. The field planning sheets are handy, but I found them a bit redundant after a few sessions. The mesh processing chapters are thorough, but I think they could have been shorter. Overall, a useful addition to my workshop library.
Timothy Nelson
★★★★★This book is exactly what I needed to stop fumbling with photogrammetry. The chapter on capturing different materials saved me from a lot of trial and error. The project examples are well-structured, and I was able to follow along with my own scans. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is that some of the software references are already outdated, but the principles are solid. I'll be using this for a long time.
James Smith
★★★★★I've read a lot of photogrammetry guides online, but they never gave me the confidence to tackle restoration projects. This book's focus on capture workflow and mesh processing is spot-on. The tables and checklists are practical, and the troubleshooting section is a lifesaver. It's not a casual read, but it's a great reference. I've already recommended it to a friend who does similar work.