PHOTOGRAMMETRY FOR
COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION
Learn how to determine speed from video, model crush from photos, and map scene evidence with confidence and speed.
DETAILS
| Dates | May 4-8, 2026 |
| Instructor | Lou Peck, P.E. |
| CEUs | Up to 34 |
| Cost | $1,950 |
This course is offered in a hybrid format with pre-recorded modules and live office hours each day at 10 am PT, which are optional.
The course runs from May 4th through the 8th, consisting of four days of instruction and fifth day reserved for completion of projects, office hours, and the final evaluation. Students can expect to spend six to eight hours per day on the material, excepting the fifth day, with generally requires one to two hours.
TRAINING RESULTS
Mastering photogrammetry is becoming increasingly crucial with the ubiquity of crash videos (surveillance, dash cams, Ring® doorbells, etc.) and cell phone photography, which is frequently used by both law enforcement and civilians to document vehicle damage and roadway evidence, even when measurements were not acquired. Most modern, complete reconstructions demand the use of photogrammetry; whether it’s used to accurately establish the speed of a vehicle from video, to diagram roadway evidence, or to model crush after a vehicle has been salvaged. Investing in your photogrammetry skillset will not only enhance your firm’s capabilities but also your career, empowering you to perform thorough analyses and deliver the most comprehensive reconstructions.
This course equips the reconstructionist with a solid understanding of photogrammetry and current techniques through review of literature, sample evidence, and extensive hands-on exercises. Attendees will learn to confidently:
Measure crush when the vehicle is no longer available for inspection
Use scene photos to diagram roadway evidence
Integrate point clouds into your analyses
Work with advanced features of PhotoModeler
Establish vehicle speeds using video through several methodologies including:
Reverse Projection
Surface Draw
Passing Points
Line of Sight
Analyze dash cam video for speed determination using PFTrack
Interpret PhotoModeler quality reports
Create compelling graphical exhibits
Confidently testify to results
By the end of this course, you'll not only understand photogrammetry's fundamental principles but also how to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Lou Peck is a Professional Engineer and ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionist with 20+ years of experience.
He is the Principal Engineer at Lightpoint, where he has developed novel photogrammetric methods and related products. He has authored many papers in the field of collision reconstruction, including two SAE papers on utilizing photogrammetry for vehicle modeling and video analysis. Lou holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and has been a PhotoModeler Ambassador since the inception of the program in 2015.
HIGH QUALITY LECTURES
Lectures are recorded in our in-house studio, equipped with a professional video camera and microphones. Several days are devoted to editing the content, to offer the attendee a smooth experience balancing presentation of the instructor, materials, and hands-on projects. Check out a sample below!
FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OFFICE
Over the last decade, Lou has developed and refined these materials while teaching to reconstructionists around the world. Prospective attendees can now access this course from the comfort of their office without the need to pay for expensive travel and lodging.
The course spans three full days and allows the student to complete each day's lectures and exercises at a time that is convenient to them. Each day the students have the opportunity to meet with Lou, and each other, to discuss the previous day's material, ask questions, and be provided with one-on-one support, offering the best of both online and in-person learning.
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING…
4.8/5.0 - 164 Reviews
FAQs
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The foundational software for this course will be PhotoModeler Premium and students will receive a fully functional trial license in advance.
CloudCompare and PFTrack will also be used during the course. CloudCompare is freeware and PFTrack offers a free version.
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The course material is pre-recorded and can be completed at any time during the scheduled dates. In addition to the pre-recorded material, this course also offers live office hours with Lou each day. These office hours provide an opportunity to ask questions, discuss course materials, and get to know the other students.
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Attendance of live office hours is not mandatory; however, they are highly reviewed and recommended by prior students of our online courses. We understand that some schedules may not allow attendance each day, so any vital topics discussed or resources shared will be emailed to the full group, regardless of attendance.
As a note, in order to receive all ACTAR CEUs office hours must be attended.
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There is! We offer a version of the course without office hours that can be taken on-demand here.
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We get it, life happens! Refunds are offered up to 30 days prior to the start date of the course. If you are within 30 days of the course start date, we will provide a redemption code to be used towards a future course. If you have specific questions regarding your situation, please contact Sam at smccool@lightpoint.com.
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You will have access to the recorded modules through the duration of the course.
Lightpoint Learning offers lifetime access to PDF course materials such as the presentations themselves, handouts, etc. As our courses evolve with updated material and content, those materials will be shared with all prior attendees.
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Following the successful completion of a course, CEUs will be submitted to ACTAR by Lightpoint and should show on your dashboard within a few weeks. If for any reason they don’t, please contact Sam at smccool@lightpoint.com.