Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is a way of making 3D models from photographs. We use lots of pictures of something from different angles to figure out how everything looks and put it all together in a 3D model. It's like making a jigsaw puzzle with lots of tiny pieces, except the pieces are all photos!
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