3d scanning workflows for generating a section

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Hi everyone! I’m exploring techniques for capturing detailed 3D models of complex surfaces while excluding specific elements. My current project focuses on scanning the root flare of a tree and obtaining a top-down view after removing the trunk. I’m experienced with Rhino but open to other software. I can use both a camera and an iPhone Pro with a LiDAR sensor. Which would be better, and if using the iPhone, what apps should I consider? Would photogrammetry or 3D Gaussian Splatting be more suitable for this? Any tips on workflows and tools for accurate results? Also, is there a way to combine data from the camera and iPhone LiDAR for a unified model? Thanks!

ps i have acces to vray 7

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I use photogrammetry to create 3d models of boats. The software I use is Metashape (Standard Version) by Agisoft and I take photographs with a digital camera. Dense point clouds and meshes are created in Metashape and exported to Rhino.