Gaussian Splatting = 3D photography

Reality capture for VFX, AECO, heritage, marketing and more

Photo-realistic quality in 3D. Move where you want, focus on what matters.

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    Photorealistic 3D

    A cutting-edge Gaussian Splat model handles light and fine detail, so facades, glass walls, reflections, textures, and fine elements are all rendered true to life.

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    Freedom to explore

    Walk around at eye level (first-person) or orbit like a drone. You can explore, add annotations and run live-guided reviews with your team.

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    Works with your setup

    Host on the web, keep it on your intranet, or run the model offline for secure environments, trade shows and presentations.

Cultural Heritage & HEAG099

For understanding heritage rather than measuring it, a Gaussian Splat works as a 3D photographic record.

It supplements metric survey, photography, drawings and written documentation at the heart of interpretative recording, the approach set out in Historic England's HEAG099.

Design & real estate showcase

Showcase modern design, large or high-end properties as a 3D model people can move through.

Because it is photo-realistic, it can supplement or replace still images and drone video, giving buyers, investors and tenants the full feel of a space rather than a set of fixed views.

Virtual Production & pre-visualization

Document unsafe or hard-to-reach structures. Capture buildings before demolition, after damage, or where access is restricted.

Brief teams on hazards and access inside the model for induction or training.

Wide-Area Capture

Immersive capture of landscape, whole sites, streets or neighbourhoods in a single model whist keeping fine, ground-level detail.

Present or document large areas for development, planning or context, and combine with CGI to showcase designs, or plan projects.

Virtual Production & Previs

Document unsafe or hard-to-reach structures. Capture buildings before demolition, after damage, or where access is restricted.

Brief teams on hazards and access inside the model for induction or training.

Where Gaussian Splatting excels

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    Context and setting

    Capture how a site sits in its environment. Useful for public engagement, records of significant sites, at risk buildings and showing estates or complex design.

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    Marketing and engagement

    Because 3DGS is photo-realistic, models can replace or supplement still images and drone video for marketing and presentations

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    Faster reviews

    Viewers can walk around anywhere in the model and view from the exact angle they care about, which speeds up decisions.

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    Training and safety

    Mark detailed hazards, routes, or procedures directly inside the model so people learn in the real context.

Want to do a deep dive to learn more?

Some of the features and possibilities for your model are listed below. For more details, see the FAQ or contact us. We're happy to answer any technical and creative questions about features or requirements.

  • Traditional models use meshes (lots of flat triangles). They can struggle with thin items and rendering of light. Gaussian splatting uses millions of soft points that carry colour and brightness, so the result can look exactly like what your eye sees.

  • We can set a smooth camera path, like a mini film, so you can present the space the same way every time and share that exact sequence with others.

  • Click from the 3D model straight into a matching 360 view - and back again. It’s ideal when you want both free exploration and pin-sharp, room-level clarity.

  • Capture the same area at different dates and switch between versions. Teams can compare progress, spot differences, and discuss changes quickly.

  • Drop pins with notes, links, or photos, and take simple measurements for reference. You can export comments to share actions with the broader team.

  • Open the model in a headset or tablet for immersive site familiarisation or stakeholder demos. This is useful for orientation, wayfinding, and public exhibitions.