MyVoiceIsElevating t1_j9x1dtw wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:15 AM

Any iPhone Pro users that aren’t already using their LiDAR scanners need to check out Scaniverse.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scaniverse-3d-scanner/id1541433223

Seaguard5 t1_j9xyaan wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:55 AM

That is really cool actually. Thank you!

ProtoplanetaryNebula t1_j9y76a5 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 12:48 PM

I just tried to see if it would work on a tea cup. It works OK, but it’s not great. Is there a way to select just the item so it ignores the background?

MyVoiceIsElevating t1_j9yb8da wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM

After you scan and process the file using 1 of 3 techniques, it gives you an option to “Edit”.

Then use “Crop” to isolate to what you want.

Edit: also, FYI that the different Processing Modes use different algorithms. The “Area” and “Detail” are the best. When your scan looks odd with one, click cancel and try the other.

Lastly, the better you are about maneuvering your phone while capturing, hitting all angles, not casting shadows into the area, and so on, results in a better outcome.

One of the coolest parts is if you choose Share>Export Model>USDZ then you can send it to another Apple user via iMessage and they can see the model instantly (with no app required).

AndrewZabar t1_j9ymp0c wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:06 PM

I’ve been using Scaniverse for a while now, ever since I got my new phone, but honestly, I’m usually a little disappointed with the final results. Don’t get me wrong, it’s amazing! But for example for objects to make a 3D model of a thing, it ends up more than a tad wonky usually. I expect as time goes on this will improve.

MyVoiceIsElevating t1_j9ypqcl wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Try out some of the others:

Polycam, RealityScan, Luma, DromniScan, Captur3

I’ve used others and I keep coming back to Scaniverse, but I would not argue that the output is always what I hope for. I’ve seen much better mesh/textures from photogrammetry apps like Reality Capture, but of course they take far more effort to yield a model.

AndrewZabar t1_j9z8884 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Thanks for those recommendations. I will give them a try. I think one or two I did try when I first got the phone but it has been awhile so maybe they’ve improved. I also agree Scaniverse is definitely excellent I just wish it would have a little bit more in terms of finely honing the image close up. Shrug.