Advanced Photogrammetry for Collision Reconstruction
This course is held annually at the Mission Palms in Tempe, Arizona. The course is approved for 24 ACTAR CEUs, and will benefit rookies and veterans alike. Rookies are encouraged reach out to Lou for some primer tutorials before attending.
Enrollment for this course is limited to 16 as opposed to the prior 30-student cap. Given historical demand, seats typically sell out quickly upon the opening of enrollment. As such, if you’re certain you’d like to attend, please be sure to sign up to be notified when the next course launches.
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Training Results
Mastering photogrammetry is becoming increasingly crucial with the ubiquity of crash videos (surveillance, dash cams, Ring® doorbells, etc.) and cell phone photography, which is frequently used by both law enforcement and civilians to document vehicle damage and roadway evidence, even when measurements were not acquired. Most modern, complete reconstructions demand the use of photogrammetry; whether it’s used to accurately establish the speed of a vehicle from video, to diagram roadway evidence, or to model crush after a vehicle has been salvaged. Investing in your photogrammetry skillset will not only enhance your firm’s capabilities but also your career, empowering you to perform thorough analyses and deliver the most comprehensive reconstructions.
This course equips the reconstructionist with a solid understanding of photogrammetry and current techniques through review of literature, sample evidence, and extensive hands-on exercises. The foundational software for this course will be PhotoModeler Premium and students will received a fully functional trial license in advance. Attendees will learn to confidently:
Model exemplar vehicles
Measure crush when the vehicle is no longer available for inspection
Use scene photos to diagram roadway evidence
Integrate point clouds into their analyses
Establish vehicle speeds using video
Work with advanced features of PhotoModeler
Interpret PhotoModeler quality reports
Create compelling graphical exhibits
Testify to results
By the end of this course, you'll not only understand photogrammetry's fundamental principles but also how to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
Meet Your Instructor
Lou Peck is a Professional Engineer and ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionist with 20 years of experience. He is also the Principal Engineer at Lightpoint Data, where he has developed novel photogrammetric methods and related products. He has authored many papers in the field of collision reconstruction, including two SAE papers on utilizing photogrammetry for vehicle modeling and video analysis. Lou holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and has been a PhotoModeler Ambassador since the inception of the program in 2015.
Bonuses for Attendees
Attendees will receive the following exclusive bonuses, valued at $1,220.
One free exemplar vehicle point cloud from Lightpoint Data ($545 value)
25% off a permanent license of PhotoModeler Premium ($575 value)
20% off an annual subscription of Recon-3D ($100 value)
The Venue
Hosted at the beautiful Mission Palms in downtown Tempe, come enjoy excellent winter weather, fine lodging, as well as unlimited premium snacks and coffee. This classroom is just a short walk from a variety of restaurants and bars so you can unwind after the day. Our sessions will be held in the hotel's premier classroom, the San Pedro, with ample space and natural light ensuring you’ll be energized and focused throughout the course.
Reviews and Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0 stars
“As an individual who is incredibly new to photogrammetry, I was able to follow along and complete this course successfully. That speaks to the instructor’s level of knowledge and ability to successfully relay that knowledge. Thanks for a great course!”
“Very helpful class for novice and experienced users. I learned some excellent new techniques to improve the quality of my PhotoModeler projects. Well prepared and delivered!”
“Best class I’ve taken in a long time. Loved all the hands-on learning and ability to ask questions.”
“The workflow of the class was great. Establishing foundations and building upon those was impeccable.”
“This was an excellent course. Just the perfect amount of lecture then project. This course could not possibly be improved upon.”
“Learned a ton in a very small stretch that I will definitely be applying into my workflow as soon as I get back.”