Understanding 3D Reconstruction with COLMAP

Computer Vision Decoded

In this episode, Jonathan Stephens and Jared Heinly delve into the intricacies of COLMAP, a powerful tool for 3D reconstruction from images. They discuss the workflow of COLMAP, including feature extraction, correspondence search, incremental reconstruction, and the importance of camera models. The conversation also covers advanced topics like geometric verification, bundle adjustment, and the newer GLOMAP method, which offers a faster alternative to traditional reconstruction techniques. Listeners are encouraged to experiment with COLMAP and learn through hands-on experience.

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