Agisoft Metashape

Agisoft Metashape is a stand-alone software product developed by Agisoft that specializes in photogrammetric processing of digital images and the generation of 3D spatial data. According to the vendor, this solution is suitable for a wide range of industries and professions, including GIS professionals, archaeologists, visual effects artists, surveyors, architects, and engineers. It aims to provide accurate and efficient solutions for spatial data needs.

Key Features

Photogrammetric triangulation: Agisoft Metashape is designed to support the processing of various types of imagery, including aerial, close-range, and satellite images. The vendor claims it offers auto calibration for different camera types and can handle multi-camera projects.

Dense point cloud: editing and classification: The software provides tools for editing and classifying dense point clouds, allowing users to achieve accurate results. The vendor states that it also offers automatic multi-class points classification for further customization and supports the import/export of point data.

Digital elevation model: DSM/DTM generation and editing: Agisoft Metashape is capable of generating digital surface and/or digital terrain models based on project requirements. It supports georeferencing and offers editing capabilities such as drawing breaklines and fill tools.

Georeferenced orthomosaic generation: The software generates georeferenced orthomosaic in the GeoTIFF format, which is compatible with GIS systems. According to the vendor, it supports export in blocks for large projects, provides color correction, and includes an inbuilt ghosting filter to combat artifacts.

LiDAR data support: Agisoft Metashape is equipped to handle aerial LiDAR point attributes and provides external registration support for laser scans. The vendor claims it allows for marker-based alignment and visualization of laser scans.

Ground control points / scale bar support: The software supports the import of ground control points (GCPs) for georeferencing and accuracy control. It also includes a scale bar tool for setting reference distance without the need for positioning equipment, according to the vendor.

Measurements: distances, areas, volumes: Agisoft Metashape includes inbuilt tools for measuring distances, areas, and volumes. The vendor states that it supports more sophisticated metric analysis through export to external tools and enables stereoscopic measurements.

3D model: generation and texturing: The software enables the generation of 3D models for various scenes and allows for direct upload to online resources and export to popular formats. The vendor claims it provides photorealistic textures and supports hierarchical tiled model generation.

4D modeling for dynamic scenes: Agisoft Metashape is designed to process multi-camera rig data for creative projects in cinematographic art and the game industry. It serves as the basis for numerous visual effects with 3D models reconstructed in a time sequence, according to the vendor.

Panorama stitching: The software supports 3D reconstruction for data captured from the same camera position and enables 360° panorama stitching for one camera station data, according to the vendor.