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Imagemaster builds on the proven capability of Topcon's acclaimed PI-3000 photogrammetry software that allows accurate 3D modeling from stereo photographic images taken with a standard digital camera. The process is used to generate accurate line models, 3D surface models (TINs), Ortho-images and point clouds - the latter at a fraction of the cost of a laser scanner.
Imagemaster now combines the Image Surveying (IS) robotic total stations with built in cameras to create a package that delivers the advantages of Photogrammetry, laser scanning and total station survey into one powerful package. Now you can augment your 3d data with imagery to easily describe the site in both visual and geometric quantities. Open up your information to everyone communicating with real life photographic imagery.
Thougths:Appears to be similar software to PhotoModeler. Reinforces the idea that 3d photogrammetry software is a cheaper option than a laser scanner. What does it cost? I could not get a free version of this software to work on my computer. It would be intersting to see how different form PhotoModeler it is. I have been having a lot of problems getting PhotoModler to work on more complex images. I wonder if this software is any more user friendly?