A Bluffer's Guide to 3D Scanning

3D scanning has transformed from specialist technology to creative tool in just three years. With breakthroughs like Gaussian splatting, powerful smartphone apps, and web-based delivery systems, anyone can now capture and share photorealistic 3D environments. This workshop demystifies the entire pipeline—from capture techniques to processing workflows to publishing your scenes online. We recommend downloading the free Reality Scan app (iOS/Android) to try capturing a space or object. Windows users with RTX GPUs can also explore Postshot (free version at jawset.com) for advanced processing.