Advanced Photogrammetry Techniques Using Agisoft Metashape Professional

How to Get the Best 3D Models with Agisoft Metashape Professional

1) Plan your capture

• Overlap: 70–90% forward, 60–80% side for high-detail subjects; 60–80%/40–60% for large landscapes.
• Angles: Capture multiple elevations and oblique angles to reveal occluded geometry.
• Distance & resolution: Keep camera-to-subject distance consistent; use highest practical image resolution and low ISO.
• Lighting: Shoot in diffuse, even light (overcast or shaded) to reduce harsh shadows and specular highlights.
• Ground control: Use GCPs or scale bars for accurate scale/geo-referencing when precision matters.

2) Camera settings & image quality

• Manual exposure/focus: Lock exposure and focus to avoid frame-to-frame variation.
• RAW or high-quality JPEG: RAW preferred; convert to lossless TIFF if possible.
• Lens calibration: Use EXIF focal length and/or run lens calibration if using wide/zoom lenses; avoid heavy zooming between shots.

3) Importing & initial checks in Metashape

• Image selection: Remove blurry, under/overexposed, or redundant images before processing.
• Camera alignment settings: Use “High” accuracy for best results; enable adaptive camera model fitting for complex scenes.
• Markers/GCPs: Import GCP coordinates and place markers on images to improve alignment and absolute accuracy.

4) Alignment &