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. 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 workshop, on your premises or by attendance  at one of our Workshop venues.