RICHPiX 360 Imagery

Course Description: This advanced training course delves into the cutting-edge applications of 360° imagery for sophisticated inspection and asset management workflows. Master techniques like photogrammetry, image-based lighting (IBL), and leverage the power of Capture One for optimized image processing and analysis to extract valuable data from your 360° captures.

Target Audience: Experienced inspectors, engineers, surveyors, asset managers, and professionals seeking to leverage advanced 360° imagery techniques for enhanced analysis, documentation, and decision-making.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of 360° image capture and processing would help but itnt essential.. Familiarity with concepts like stitching and image editing is recommended but not essential.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction: 360° Imagery Fundamentals

• Review  of Core Concepts 
  • Types of 360° imagery and their applications in inspection
  • Essential  equipment and best practices for capturing high-quality 360° images
  • Vendor neutral- Cameras types and equipment., Brackets.and tripods.
  • Workflows for efficient image management and organization

Module 2: Capture One for Asset Inspection

• Optimizing  360° Images in Capture One 
  • Importing  and organizing 360° images for inspection projects
  • Utilising Capture One's tools for efficient image culling and selection
  • Advanced colour correction and grading techniques for accurate visual       representation
  • Correcting lens distortion and chromatic aberration for precise analysis
  • Batch processing 
  • HDR processing and 32 bit image workflows.
  • Using 360 video.

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• Annotations  and Markups in Capture One 
  • Using Capture One's annotation tools to highlight areas of interest
  • Adding  measurements and dimensions to 360° images
  • Creating  layered annotations for collaborative workflows
  • Time comparison and change detection
  • Defect categorisation, meta tagging and image management
  • Output to AI and Introduction to Automated Inspection.

• Exporting Optimized Images for Reporting and Analysis 
  • Exporting  360° images in various formats for different applications, platforms       Virtual tours and Google Maps
  • Generating high-resolution images for detailed inspection reports
  • Creating  optimized images for web-based viewing and sharing

Module 3: Masterclass: 360° Stitching with PTGui

• PTGui  Interface and Workflow 
  • Understanding  PTGui's project workspace and tools
  • Importing and managing images for stitching
  • Controlling  the stitching process for optimal results
• Advanced Stitching Techniques 
  • Optimising control points and image alignment
  • Correcting  parallax errors and perspective distortions
  • Creating  seamless panoramas with complex geometry
  • Working  with HDR images and exposure blending
• Troubleshooting  and Fine-tuning 
  • Identifying  and resolving stitching errors
  • Refining  panoramas for professional quality output

Module 4: Introduction to 360 Image Photogrammetry

• Principles  of Photogrammetry 
  • Understanding  how 3D models are generated from 2D images
  • Key concepts: camera geometry, feature matching, point clouds, mesh and       texturing.
• 360°  Photogrammetry for Inspections 
  • Capturing  images for optimal 3D reconstruction
  • Software   options for photogrammetry processing (RealityCapture, 3D Flow Zephyr,       Metashape, Meshroom)
  • Generating  accurate 3D models of assets and structures
• Applications  in Inspection and Asset Management 
  • Creating  digital twins for virtual inspections and measurements
  • Analysing  structural deformations and identifying potential risks
  • Mesh  model comparison and 3D movement
  • Documenting  as-built conditions and monitoring changes over time

Module 5: Image-Based Lighting (IBL) and Reflection Studies

• Understanding  IBL 
  • How  IBL captures real-world lighting for realistic rendering
  • Creating  HDRI environments from 360° images
  • Point cloud colourisation
• Analysing  Reflections in 360° Imagery 
  • Identifying  surface defects and anomalies through reflections
  • Using   BL to enhance visual inspection and analysis
• Applications in Inspection 
  • Detecting corrosion, cracks, and other surface imperfections
  • Assessing the condition of reflective surfaces (e.g., pipelines, tanks)

Module 6: File Naming and Metadata Management

• Importance  of Consistent File Organization 
  • Why file naming and metadata are crucial for efficient inspection workflows
  • Benefits of standardised naming conventions and metadata structures and taxonomy.
  • Geotagging and image location.
• Best  Practices for 360° Image Naming 
  • Creating descriptive file names that capture key information
  • Using consistent formats and naming templates
  • Incorporating  project-specific identifiers and metadata
• Metadata  Management for Inspection Data 
  • Understanding  the types of metadata that can be added to 360° images
  • Using metadata fields to track inspection details, locations, and other  relevant information
  • Adding  metadata manually and using automated tools
• Software Tools for File Naming and Metadata Management 
  • Using  built-in features of 360° cameras and software
  • Leveraging  specialized metadata management tools and plugins
  • Integrating file naming and metadata with asset management systems

Module 7: Advanced Workflows and Integration

• Combining  360° Imagery with Other Data Sources 
  • Integrating photogrammetry models with GIS data
  • Google  Earth
  • Correlating   360° imagery with sensor data and other inspection findings IOT and       Digital Twins
• Automating  Inspection Tasks with AI 
  • Exploring   AI-powered tools for defect detection and analysis
  • Developing  custom workflows for automated inspection reporting
• Data  Visualization and Communication 
  • Creating interactive 3D models with annotations and measurements
  • Generating  compelling reports and presentations for stakeholders

Course Assessment:

• Practical  exercises involving photogrammetry, IBL, and data integration
• Final project: developing an advanced 360° inspection workflow for a specific      application, incorporating learned techniques.

Additional Resources:

• Industry-specific  guidelines and standards
• Photogrammetry  and IBL tutorials and resources
• 10 Hours of video image processing and management 
• Single  Image Elevations 
• Raw images  for practice
• AI  and automation tools for inspection
• Case  studies of advanced 360° imagery implementations

The course is intended for delivery on line over five weeks.- six hours a week. with links to courses and materials every Monday. .But all videos and resources can be downloaded and viewed at your own pace at end of the course.

The course also includes 2 hours one to one Zoom call with me for questions, handholding or any additional support you might for specific applications  .

Or alternatively for groups we can deliver face to face as a hands on workshop, on your premises or by attendance  at one of our Workshop venues.