Le Corbusier UNESCO, Vieil Marseille
Cité Radieuse, Saint-Victor Abbey, Notre-Dame de la Garde. High-resolution heritage restitution for DRAC archiving.
SERVICE · PHOTOGRAMMETRY · MARSEILLE
High-resolution photogrammetry
in Marseille.
Textured 3D restitution for UNESCO heritage, archaeology, judicial expertise, audiovisual productions. 8K texture, 1 mm resolution.
Photogrammetry is the preferred method when texture, color and visual detail matter as much as geometry. In Marseille, ARPEO uses it for UNESCO heritage (Cité Radieuse Le Corbusier), urban archaeology (Vieux-Port remains), judicial expertise, and audiovisual productions.
Method: multiple shots (50 to 500 photos) in natural light, SfM triangulation in Reality Capture, high-resolution mesh, 8K texturing. Achievable accuracy: 1 mm on statue/sculpture, 1 cm on full facade.
Deliverables: OBJ/FBX/USDZ mesh for museums, turn-around video, 3D web model (Sketchfab, WebGL), photogrammetric point cloud.
— PROCESS
How a photogrammetric campaign unfolds
Four steps for museum-grade heritage results.
- 01 · BRIEF
LOD and deliverable definition
Conservation architect, archaeologist, set designer: we define together the target resolution, delivery format and end use.
- 02 · ACQUISITION
Terrestrial + drone shooting
Depending on scale: DSLR + macro lenses for ornaments, drone for high views. 50 to 500 photos per object/facade.
- 03 · PROCESSING
Reality Capture + manual retouching
Aerotriangulation, dense matching, mesh generation, 8K texture projection, manual cleanup.
- 04 · DELIVERABLE
OBJ/FBX/USDZ + WebGL
Format of choice: textured OBJ/FBX/USDZ mesh, turn-around video, embeddable WebGL model, 6K HD views.
— USES
What photogrammetry is used for in Marseille
Four dominant uses.
Vieux-Port urban remains
Preventive excavations. Chronological 3D restitution of strata before backfill.
Expertise and report
Damage, claim, defect. Time-stamped textured mesh for contentious use.
Cinema, video games, set design
Textured 3D models for digital sets, video games, theatrical scenography. USDZ/FBX format, ready to integrate.
— PRICING
How much does a photogrammetric study in Marseille cost
Pricing by subject scale (object, facade, monument).
— FAQ
Photogrammetry in Marseille — frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between laser scanning and photogrammetry?
Laser scan = precise geometry (±2 mm), no native texture. Photogrammetry = slightly less precise geometry (±5 mm) but high-resolution texture. We often combine them: laser for structure, photogrammetry for ornaments and texture.
How many photos for a monument in Marseille?
Depending on scale: statue = 80 to 200 photos. Full facade = 200 to 500 photos. Full monument (Cité Radieuse, abbey) = 1,000 to 5,000 photos, drone + terrestrial combined.
Format for Sketchfab or digital museum integration?
GLTF/GLB mesh optimized for Web (under 100 MB), 4K texture. Compatible with Sketchfab, three.js, Apple AR Quick Look (USDZ).
Start a photogrammetry project in Marseille?
Priced quote within 48 h. Mobilization within 5 working days. Contractual delivery in 15 days.