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Onsite Course – 1st edition
3D Data Capture: Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning for Life and Earth Sciences
June 15th-18th, 2026
Contact: courses@transmittingscience.com
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Course Overview
This course aims to train participants in selecting the appropriate methodology for 3D data acquisition. The full photogrammetric workflow will be covered, from initial data capture to file preparation for 3D printing and other applications such as Virtual Reality.
This course aims to train participants in the use of a structured-light laser scanner (Creaform GoScan50) and VXElements software to create 3D models of small and medium-sized objects.
Places are limited to 12 participants.
Programme
Photogrammetry
- Theoretical introduction to the use of 3D models in different fields of research, documentation, and knowledge transfer (teaching and outreach).
- Overview of 3D data capture techniques: hardware, software, and file formats.
- Hands-on 3D data acquisition using laboratory equipment. Basic principles of photography will be covered, including camera settings and synchronisation with an automated turntable.
- RAW file download and development practice.
- Processing with Agisoft Metashape: image import, masking, alignment, point cloud cleaning, meshing, texturing, and export to .obj and .stl formats.
Laser Scanning
- Explanation of the technological operation of the GoScan50 scanner.
- Introduction to VXElements software.
- Scanning practice:
- Scan session setup
- Mesh alignment and merging
- Model editing in VXModel
- Export to .obj and .stl formats
Virtual Reality (optional session)
- This session will focus on learning how to visualise the 3D models created during the photogrammetry and laser scanning sessions using Oculus 2 and Meta 3 devices.
Dates & Schedule
June 15th, 2026
9:00 to 13:00 & 14:30 to 17:30
June 16th, 2026
9:00 to 13:00 & 14:30 to 17:30
June 17th, 2026
9:00 to 13:00
June 18th, 2026
14:30 to 17:00
Total course hours: 20.5
Location
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Format
The course combines theoretical lectures with practical demonstrations.
This course will be delivered in English.
A course certificate equivalent to 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) will be provided to all participants who complete the course. The recognition of ECTS by other institutions depends on each university or school.
Assumed background
Participants should hold a degree in a field of Life and Earth Sciences.
No previous experience in photogrammetry or laser scanning is required.
Equipment
Participants are expected to bring their own laptop.
Instructor
Dr. Igor Bogdanovic
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain
Coordinators
Dr. Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Transmitting Science
Dr. Haris Saslis
Transmitting Science
Registration Fees
- Course Fee
- Early bird (until May 31st, 2026):
- 186 €
(148.8 € for Ambassador Institutions) - Regular (after May 31st, 2026):
- 230 €
(184 € for Ambassador Institutions) - Prices include VAT.
After registration you will receive confirmation of your acceptance on the course.
Payment is not required during registration. Check discounts here.
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