How should you record video for Gaussian Splatting?
Record video as reconstruction input, not only as cinematic footage.
Video capture checklist
| Capture factor | Good practice | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Move slowly and smoothly. | Reduces blur and improves frame consistency. |
| Overlap | Keep the subject visible across many frames. | Helps the system connect views. |
| Coverage | Capture front, back, sides, top, and details. | Prevents holes. |
| Exposure | Keep brightness stable. | Improves photometric consistency. |
| Focus | Avoid focus hunting. | Keeps detail readable. |
| Length | Use enough footage for full coverage. | More useful views improve reconstruction. |
What kinds of video can Splatware use?
Splatware can support normal video, smartphone video, drone video, 360 video, and INSV-style 360 workflows.
Video input types
| Video type | Best for | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone video | Products, small scenes, rooms, quick tests. | Use slow orbit and stable light. |
| DSLR / mirrorless video | Premium products and controlled scenes. | Use sharp video and locked exposure. |
| Drone video | Buildings, roofs, landscapes, outdoor assets. | Fly mapping passes with overlap. |
| 360 video | Real estate, interiors, tours, immersive spaces. | Move slower and closer than normal. |
| INSV footage | Insta360-style 360 camera workflows. | Use direct Splatware INSV workflow where supported. |
| Video plus images | Complex projects. | Use stills for detail and video for coverage. |
Which Splatware model should you use for video to 3DGS?
Use LiteV2 first, then Cinematic or Ultra when the video quality is good enough for production.
Model choice for video input
| Model | Best for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| LiteV1 | Very fast rough preview. | Useful for quick tests. |
| LiteV2 | Best free validation model. | Checks whether video capture works. |
| Cinematic | Polished product, real estate, tour, and VFX outputs. | Strong production default. |
| Ultra | Maximum detail, high Gaussian counts, large scenes, premium assets. | Best for final high-fidelity output. |
| Gaussian count | Balancing size and detail. | Useful for web, VFX, and download targets. |
| Physics mesh | Simulation, collision, and geometry workflows. | Adds dense mesh output beyond the splat. |
What can you do after converting video to Gaussian Splatting?
You can edit, host, render, convert, download, create virtual tours, and use outputs in external tools.
- Clean artifacts and cut unwanted areas in the Editor.
- Host the model as an interactive browser viewer.
- Create a virtual tour from a room, drone site, or 360 capture.
- Render MP4 videos, images, animations, and transparent PNGs in Studio.
- Convert to PLY, SPZ, SOG, KSplat, .splat, glTF, HTML, or CSV.
- Download the model, point cloud, camera path, and dense mesh outputs where available.
What video-to-Gaussian-Splatting mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid fast motion, incomplete coverage, exposure jumps, low light, motion blur, and publishing without cleanup.
Video-to-3DGS mistakes
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fast orbit | Creates blur and weak alignment. | Move slowly. |
| Only one angle | Missing geometry and holes. | Capture full coverage. |
| Exposure shifts | Color and density artifacts. | Lock exposure where possible. |
| Low light | Noise and blur. | Use more light. |
| No detail pass | Important areas look soft. | Add closer passes. |
| No cleanup | Raw output looks unprofessional. | Use Splatware Editor. |
Frequently asked questions
Can video be converted to 3D Gaussian Splatting?
Yes. Splatware can train Gaussian Splatting models from video when the footage has enough overlap, sharpness, and coverage.
Can I use phone video for Gaussian Splatting?
Yes. Phone video works when it is slow, sharp, and well lit.
Can I use drone video?
Yes. Drone video is strong for buildings, roofs, landscapes, outdoor scenes, and mapping-style capture.
Can I use 360 video?
Yes. 360 video is useful for interiors, real estate, tours, and immersive scenes.
What is the best model for video to 3DGS?
Use LiteV2 for validation, Cinematic for most production outputs, and Ultra for maximum fidelity.
Can Splatware render a new video from the trained splat?
Yes. Splatware Studio can render MP4 videos, animations, camera paths, and images from the trained model.
Can I download the trained model?
Yes. Splatware provides downloadable outputs depending on the workflow and plan.
Why did my video splat fail?
Common causes are fast movement, motion blur, missing coverage, low light, exposure changes, or reflective/transparent surfaces.