Autodesk Labs Utilities Project Photofly 2.1: OVERVIEW
Capturing the reality as-built for various purposes (renovation, rapid energy analysis, add-on design, historic preservation, game development, visual effects, fun, etc.) is now possible using your standard point and shoot digital camera thanks to advanced computer vision technologies made available through Project Photofly.
HIGHLIGHTS
Allows anyone with a digital camera to create near accurate 3D models from photographs using the web.
Utilizes common point and shoot digital cameras.
Harnesses the power of cloud computing to translate photos into detailed 3D models.
3D models can be manipulated by design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, 123D).