PHOTOGRAMMETRY FOR
COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION

Learn how to determine speed from video, model crush from photos, and map scene evidence with confidence and speed.

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DETAILS

DatesAvailable On Demand
InstructorLou Peck, P.E.
CEUs28
Cost$1,950

This course is offered online with pre-recorded modules that can be taken during any two-week period of your choosing. Depending on the student and prior experience, the course will take 4 - 5 full days.

Office hours are not included in the on-demand format.

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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.

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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!

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 four full days and allows the student to complete each day's lectures and exercises at a time that is convenient to them.

FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OFFICE

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WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING…

4.9/5.0 - 179 Reviews

"As an individual who is incredibly new to photogrammetry, I was able to follow along and complete this course successfully. That speaks to the instructor's level of knowledge and ability to successfully relay that knowledge. Thanks for a great course!"

"Very helpful class for novice and experienced users. I learned some excellent new techniques to improve the quality of my PhotoModeler projects. Well prepared and delivered!"

"This online course was the best I have ever taken. Lou was thorough and efficient with his presentations. I have already enrolled in another Lightpoint course."

"The workflow of the class was great. Establishing foundations and building upon those was impeccable."

"This was an excellent course. Just the perfect amount of lecture then project. This course could not possibly be improved upon."

"Learned a ton in a very small stretch that I will definitely be applying into my workflow as soon as I get back."

FAQs

  • 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.

  • You will have access to the recorded modules through the two-week duration of the course, beginning at the time of purchase.

    Lightpoint Learning offers lifetime access to digital 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.

  • 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.

  • The live courses include office hours, which give the students an opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot their projects, and network with other participants. If you don’t have prior experience with PhotoModeler, we highly recommend taking the live course. Details on the next live course can be found here.

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