The next online course will be held December 2nd - 6th, with four days for instruction and a fifth day with office hours for final questions, discussion of the material, and completion of any remaining projects.
Students can expect to spend 6 - 8 hours a day on the material, on their schedule, with the exception of the fifth day, which will be 1 - 2 hours.
Office hours are offered daily, for two hours, beginning at 10 am PST. Attendance is optional.
This course is offered online in a hybrid format with pre-recorded modules and live office hours each day (optional attendance).
The course is expected to be approved for up to 24 CEUs. The CEUs are awarded on attendance of office hours and completion of the projects.
What software is needed for this course?
The foundational software for this course will be PhotoModeler Premium and students will received a fully functional trial license in advance.
How does the hybrid format work?
The course material is pre-recorded and can be completed at any time during the scheduled dates. In addition to the pre-recorded material, this course also offers live office hours with Lou each day. These office hours provide an opportunity to ask questions, discuss course materials, and get to know the other students.
Do I have to attend office hours?
Attendance of live office hours is not mandatory; however, they are highly reviewed and recommended by prior students of our online courses. We understand that some schedules may not allow attendance each day, so any vital topics discussed or resources shared will be emailed to the full group, regardless of attendance.
As a note, in order to receive all ACTAR CEUs office hours must be attended.
What if I can’t make the scheduled course?
We get it, life happens! Refunds are offered up to 30 days prior to the start date of the course. If you are within 30 days of the course start date, we will provide a code to be used towards a future course. If you have specific questions regarding your situation, please contact Sam at smccool@lightpointdata.com.
How long will I have access to the materials?
You will have access to the recorded modules through the duration of the course.
Lightpoint Learning offers lifetime access to digital course materials such as the presentations themselves, handouts, etc. As our courses evolve with updated material and content, those materials will be shared with all prior attendees.
Who submits my CEUs to ACTAR?
Following the successful completion of a course, CEUs will be submitted to ACTAR by Lightpoint and should show on your dashboard within a few weeks. If for any reason they don’t, please contact Sam at smccool@lightpointdata.com.

The December course is sold out.
If you would like to be notified when future courses launch, please provide your email.

If you’re interested in taking the course outside of the group offerings, a version without office hours is available to select students year-round. To request access, please reach out to Sam at smccool@lightpointdata.com

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. 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.

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**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.

High-Level Instruction, from the Comfort of Your Office

Over the last decade, Lou has developed and refined these materials while teaching to reconstructionists around the world. Prospective attendees can now access this course from the comfort of their office without the need to pay for expensive travel and lodging.

The course spans three full days and allows the student to complete each day's lectures and exercises at a time that is convenient to them. Each day the students have the opportunity to meet with Lou, and each other, to discuss the previous day's material, ask questions, and be provided with one-on-one support, offering the best of both online and in-person learning.

Reviews and Testimonials

“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!”

— Student, Tempe 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!”

— Student, Orlando Course