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Notes on Gaussian splatting for cars
- Why we built a car-specific Gaussian splatting pipeline
Generic 3DGS tools treat a car like any scene. Here is why CarTwin built a Gaussian splatting pipeline just for cars: frame selection, camera reconstruction, ground handling and more.
- Gaussian splat cars for AR and VR: use cases, workflow and limits
3DGS car assets bring photorealistic real cars into AR and VR prototypes. Discover use cases, a practical workflow from phone video to headset, and what to watch out for.
- Using 3DGS car splats in Unreal Engine and Unity: a practical guide
How to bring a Gaussian splat of a real car into Unreal Engine or Unity: plugins, preparation, lighting, performance and the limits of 3DGS assets in real-time scenes.
- How to open and clean a Gaussian splat .ply in SuperSplat
Got a 3DGS .ply file of a car? Learn how to open it in SuperSplat, remove floaters, crop the background, straighten the model and export it, step by step.
- Why shiny car paint is hard for Gaussian splatting (and how to get better scans)
Reflections, chrome and dark metallic paint are the toughest surfaces for 3DGS. Learn why, what artefacts to expect and practical tips for better car splats.
- 3DGS vs. photogrammetry for cars: which 3D scan method should you use?
Gaussian splatting and photogrammetry both turn photos into 3D. For cars the differences are big. Compare quality, reflections, file types and use cases.
- How to film a car for 3DGS: a step-by-step video guide
The quality of a Gaussian splat is decided while filming. Learn how to record a car with your phone for 3DGS: light, location, two rounds and the mistakes to avoid.
- What is Gaussian splatting? A plain guide to 3DGS for cars
Gaussian splatting (3DGS) turns ordinary video into a photorealistic 3D scene. Learn how it works, why it suits cars, and how to make your first car splat from one phone video.
- 3D scanning for car dealers
Turn every car in your stock into an interactive 3D model. Scan with your phone and publish the model within one to two hours.
- 3D scan vs 360-degree photography vs AI photo studio
What is the difference between a 3D scan, 360-degree photography and an AI photo studio? See what each technique does for car dealers.
- 3D scan of your own car
Capture your own car as a 3D model. Scan with your phone in two to three minutes and view the result directly in your browser.
- How does a 3D scan of a car work?
How does a 3D scan of a car work? See step by step how one phone video becomes a 3D model within one to two hours.
- Using a 3D model of your car in listings
Add an interactive 3D model to the presentation of your car. Let buyers rotate, zoom in and look at details themselves.