# Editorials

Hors Piste

Photogrammetry emerges as a cornerstone in the creation of digital twins, a practice that revolutionizes the way we perceive and interact with the digital world. Today, I wish to introduce you to this technique, which, from mapping terrains of World War I to reconstructing modern haute couture, has continually evolved to impact a multitude of domains. Photogrammetry, NeRF, and Gaussian Splatting allow for the creation of a digital twin from a series of images, a 3D reconstruction of remarkable precision. This process, ancient in concept, has found a revolutionary application with the advancement of computing capabilities, thus offering a new life to objects and environments in the digital world. The artistic applications of photogrammetry are as diverse as they are innovative, from the point cloud that evokes digital poetry in the work of Benjamin Bardou, to the raw representation seen in Carla Gannis's work, not to mention the creation of dreamlike universes by Mélanie Courtinat. These artistic approaches coexist with more traditional uses, as evidenced by the scan of a haute couture dress by Kklone for Mazarine/Balmain, demonstrating the versatility and immense potential of this technology. The ability to replicate, modify, and manipulate an digitized object infinitely opens up unexplored horizons. For actors, a digital double represents invaluable security, eliminating the risk of injuries during dangerous stunts. For the general public, it means the possibility of preserving precious memories, such as familiar objects or unique moments, accessible at any time, akin to dematerialized music. Imagine a future where our virtual attics become the private museums of our digital lives, archiving our families' past with the same tenderness and nostalgia as the memories kept in our grandmothers' attics. Photogrammetry invites us to consider a digital heritage as rich and tangible as our physical legacies.The infinite reproduction allowed by photogrammetry opens the door to limitless content creation, whether in video or still images. The major appeal lies in interactive 3D objects, particularly in the realms of XR and AR, offering revolutionary applications for e-commerce and virtual try-ons, thus propelling the user experience towards unprecedented dimensions.Photogrammetry is not just a transformative technique bridging the tangible to the digital; it is at the heart of a silent revolution that is reshaping our way of interacting and conceiving reality in the digital space. Beyond its capacity to immortalize and manipulate our environment at will, this technology invites us to a deeper reflection on memory, art, and identity in the era of the virtual. By making the past accessible and shaping the future of our cultural and personal heritage, photogrammetry pushes us to redefine the boundaries of our digital legacy.

- Dimitri Daniloff

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# 8 Photogrammetry : A reflection on memory, art and identity in the era of the virtual - Hors Piste

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