Project report

Gaussian Splat: Hermann Monument

In our first productive use of Gaussian Splats for the Lippe regional association, the task was to scan the Hermann landmark and make it tangible on a website. We used a photo drone to fly around the Hermann on a sunny day before the first rush of tourists and took several hundred pictures. This was followed by processing using Jawset Postshot and preparation for publication.

interactive splat from the Hermann monument

Use the mouse and arrow keys to navigate around the Hermann.You can click on the green dots to get information about the monument.

How does it Work?

A web solution based on A-FRAME was used to display the Gaussian splat. Some minor adjustments were necessary, but the effort was manageable. It is controlled using the arrow keys on the keyboard and the mouse to look around. In addition to the presentation of Hermann and the section of forest surrounding him (note the level of detail of the trees with their branches), annotations were used to make the experience more interesting and informative. By clicking on the spheres, further information on various points of interest appears. The application is designed so that the regional association can integrate and use it on its own website using an iframe.