Collaborative Scene Authoring with Near Real-Time 3D Reconstruction

Traditional scene authoring workflows that demand realistic 3D environment scans often require a resource-intensive process involving data capture, processing, and model editing before integration into a 3D scene, typically using various hardware and software. This paper presents demoConstruct, an open-source collaborative platform that offers a unified 3D scene authoring environment. It enables simultaneous (1) 3D reconstruction and integration into a shared scene, (2) scene editing, and (3) VR exploration. During the interactivity session, attendees will experience the seamless capabilities of demoConstruct in collaborative capturing, editing, and experiencing of a shared 3D scene. This hands-on experience helps attendees explore innovative ways to leverage near real-time 3D reconstruction for advancing research in scene authoring, fostering the creation of new workflows and enhancing collaborative practices in the field.