Collision reconstruction with PIX4Dmatic

Self-paced online course for PIX4Dmatic


  •  Available in English


This online course is co-organized with our partner Forensic Mapping Solutions.

About the Collision reconstruction with PIX4Dmatic online course

  The online course will introduce you to critical PIX4Dmatic workflows for mapping collision scenes and conducting crush analysis.
You will learn best practices for capturing RGB images and creating, managing, analyzing, and sharing 2D and 3D representations of reality.
A series of hands-on exercises will demonstrate how to efficiently and effectively work with PIX4Dmatic to produce evidentiary-level deliverables.

Key concepts

  • COLLISION
  • CRUSH ANALYSIS
  • RGB IMAGES
  • FLIGHT PLANNING
  • MEASURE FROM IMAGES
This course includes
  • Total course completion in approx. 6 hours
  • On-demand videos in English
  • Subtitles in English
  • Quizzes in the language of the course
  • Workbook in the language of the course
  • Temporary license
  • Unlimited access
  • Certificate of completion
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Requirements



Course objectives


  • Learn the basics of photogrammetry and capturing images of a collision scene.
  • Generate realistic and accurate 2D and 3D georeferenced representations of reality, including orthomosaics and 3D models.
  • Export the 2D and 3D deliverables for documentation and post-processing.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Enrollment form

    • Instructions
  • 2

    Course materials

    • Course workbook

    • Exercise data
  • 3

    Prepare data for hands-on exercises

    • Prepare data for hands-on exercises
  • 4

    Introduction to the Collision reconstruction with PIX4Dmatic course

    • Introduction to the Collision reconstruction with PIX4Dmatic course
  • 5

    Basics of photogrammetry in collision reconstruction

    • Basics of photogrammetry in collision reconstruction

    • Basics of photogrammetry in collision reconstruction
  • 6

    What is ground sampling distance (GSD)?

    • What is ground sampling distance (GSD)?

    • What is ground sampling distance (GSD)?
  • 7

    Introduction to capturing RGB images

    • Introduction to capturing RGB images - part 1

    • Introduction to capturing RGB images - quiz 1

    • Introduction to capturing RGB images - part 2

    • Introduction to capturing RGB images - quiz 2
  • 8

    Introduction to flight planning

    • Introduction to flight planning part 1

    • Introduction to flight planning - quiz 1

    • Introduction to flight planning part 2

    • Introduction to flight planning - quiz 2
  • 9

    Introduction to relative and absolute accuracy

    • Introduction to relative and absolute accuracy

    • Introduction to relative and absolute accuracy
  • 10

    Introduction to collecting ground control points (GCPs) and checkpoints

    • Introduction to collecting ground control points (GCPs) and checkpoints

    • Introduction to collecting ground control points (GCPs) and checkpoints
  • 11

    Capturing single point measurements with the viDoc RTK rover and PIX4Dcatch

    • Capturing single point measurements with the viDoc RTK rover and PIX4Dcatch
  • 12

    Download and install PIX4Dmatic

    • Download and install PIX4Dmatic
  • 13

    Launch and activate PIX4Dmatic

    • Launch and activate PIX4Dmatic

    • Launch and activate PIX4Dmapper
  • 14

    Introduction to the PIX4Dmatic interface

    • Introduction to the PIX4Dmatic interface
  • 15

    Import data into PIX4Dmatic

    • Import data into PIX4Dmatic

    • Import data into PIX4Dmatic
  • 16

    Introduction to the PIX4Dmatic processing templates

    • Introduction to the PIX4Dmatic processing templates
  • 17

    Calibrate with PIX4Dmatic

    • Calibrate with PIX4Dmatic

    • Calibrate with PIX4Dmatic
  • 18

    Georeference with PIX4Dmatic

    • Georeference with PIX4Dmatic

    • Georeference with PIX4Dmatic
  • 19

    Working with an arbitrary coordinate reference system in PIX4Dmatic

    • Working with an arbitrary coordinate reference system in PIX4Dmatic

    • Working with an arbitrary coordinate reference system in PIX4Dmatic
  • 20

    Adding scale and orientation constraints in PIX4Dmatic

    • Adding scale and orientation constraints in PIX4Dmatic
  • 21

    Merging projects with PIX4Dmatic

    • Merging projects with PIX4Dmatic
  • 22

    Test a distance with PIX4Dmatic

    • Test a distance with PIX4Dmatic

    • Test a distance with PIX4Dmatic
  • 23

    Assess the quality of the results with PIX4Dmatic

    • Assess the quality of the results with PIX4Dmatic

    • Assess the quality of the results with PIX4Dmatic

  • 24

    Add a region of interest with PIX4Dmatic

    • Add a region of interest with PIX4Dmatic

    • Add a region of interest with PIX4Dmatic
  • 25

    Generate a dense point cloud with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a dense point cloud with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a dense point cloud with PIX4Dmatic
  • 26

    Generate a mesh with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a mesh with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a mesh with PIX4Dmatic
  • 27

    Generate a digital surface model (DSM) with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a digital surface model (DSM) with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a digital surface model (DSM) with PIX4Dmatic
  • 28

    Generate an orthomosaic with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate an orthomosaic with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate an orthomosaic with PIX4Dmatic
  • 29

    Introduction to exporting reconstructions with PIX4Dmatic

    • Introduction to exporting reconstructions with PIX4Dmatic

    • Introduction to exporting reconstructions with PIX4Dmatic
  • 30

    Share to PIX4Dcloud from PIX4Dmatic

    • Share to PIX4Dcloud from PIX4Dmatic

    • Share to PIX4Dcloud from PIX4Dmatic
  • 31

    Introduction to capturing and processing images for crush analysis

    • Introduction to capturing and processing images for crush analysis
  • 32

    Introduction to capturing data with PIX4Dcatch

    • Introduction to capturing data with PIX4Dcatch

    • Introduction to capturing data with PIX4Dcatch
  • 33

    Generate a depth and dense fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a depth and dense fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a depth and dense fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic
  • 34

    Generate a mesh and orthomosaic from a fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic

    • Generate a mesh and orthomosaic from a fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic
  • 35

    Introduction to exporting a depth and fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic

    • Introduction to exporting a depth and fused point cloud with PIX4Dmatic
  • 36

    Introduction to post-processing options

    • Introduction to post-processing options
  • 37

    Course conclusion

    • Course conclusion

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Testimonial

A+ in my book!

Dustin Nichols, Texas State Trooper

I have now used and taught PIX4D products for Crash Reconstruction for a couple of years. PIX4Dmatic has become the best product for this field. PIX4Dmatic is very user-friendly, and the quality of the final product is superb. The support team and engineers are amazing, they want to know if any issues arise and work hard to remedy them. The team listens to the customer and works hard to make improvements to match the needs of their customers. A+ in my book!!!

Instructor(s)

Technical Trainer and Content Creator

Dr. Ryan Hughes

Ryan is part of the Pix4D Switzerland training team. He has taught at the university level in Canada, the USA, and Switzerland on various topics, including archaeology and languages. His experience in photogrammetry comes from work in the field, especially for cultural heritage projects and construction-site management. Ryan will help you plan and succeed in your projects under real-world constraints.

Andrew Klane

Learn how to reconstruct collisions and perform crush analysis with PIX4Dmatic

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When does the course start and finish?

    The course is entirely online and self-paced - you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • What hardware and software do I need?

    - A reliable internet connection to download the course materials.
    - A computer that meets the minimum hardware requirements to process projects. You can check if your computer supports the software by processing a free dataset.
    - A license to the software to access its full functionality.

  • What is the difference between online self-paced and instructor-led training?

    Online self-paced courses offer standardized content and economical pricing. Access the content anytime and anywhere, and contact the Training team for any questions you might have through the in-built messaging system. The interaction is not live but you can expect a prompt answer.

  • What if I can't find the right course for me?

    We can help you schedule a training solution that meets your needs at training@pix4d.com.

  • Who can I contact if I have further questions?

    Please send us an email to training@pix4d.com, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

  • Are discounts available?

    Discounts are available for educational institutions, professor, and students. Please send an email to training@pix4d.com for more information.

  • Can I make the payment in other currencies or with a different payment method?

    The payment can be done in EUR, USD, or CHF with PayPal, a credit card, or a wire transfer. If you would like to make the payment through a wire transfer please contact us at training@pix4d.com.

  • Refund policy

    Orders may not be changed, modified, converted, or refunded once an order has been confirmed.