Indoor scenes fail mostly from inconsistent light and rushed movement. Fix those two variables, reconstruction quality jumps immediately.
Lighting setup priorities
- Keep one dominant light profile across full capture
- Avoid mixing warm/cool sources when possible
- Block fast-changing sunlight with curtains/blinds
- Prefer diffuse fill over hard direct hotspots
Camera movement rules
| Rule | Target | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Slow, constant | Less motion blur |
| Path | Loop perimeter + center pass | Better coverage |
| Overlap | 60–75% | Strong matching stability |
| Focus | Locked | Frame-to-frame consistency |
Problem → fix map
- Flicker artefacts → lock exposure/white balance
- Floating noise → increase overlap, reduce sudden turns
- Wall smearing → add oblique angles on flat surfaces
- Window blowout → lower exposure, add secondary pass
Fast validation loop
Upload capture to FreeGaussian, inspect edges/corners, then patch missing zones with small recapture set. Incremental approach beats full restart.
If you work with aerial data too, pair this with /blog/drone-gaussian-splatting-capture-checklist.