Jamie Cardoso has released a major update to his CameraMatch AutoSetup toolset for 3ds Max, Blender and SketchUp, with the headline feature being deep integration with Google Photorealistic 3D Tiles — the same photogrammetric mesh used by Google Earth, now importable directly into your 3D scene.
What’s New
- Google Photorealistic 3D Tiles: Fetch real, accurate textured 3D models of any location straight into your scene (requires a free Google Cloud API key). New fine-tuning controls — Max Screen Space Error and Max Tile Depth — let you balance model detail against compute time.
- GeoBuild + OpenStreetMap: Import OSM data to retrieve building outlines, heights and names in seconds for fast massing (note: roughly 5–10m offset, so Google Tiles win on precision).
- Cropped Photo Tool: Got a pre-cropped image with distortion? Pick a horizon, extend the frame, and recover an accurate camera match.
- Scene Scale Calculator: Read a real building’s height, apply it to the VP box, and your scene units update automatically to match the real world.
All of this builds on the core engine that already handles automatic vanishing-point detection, camera alignment, and the VP Verified Box for sanity-checking against real structures in your reference photo.
Compatible with: 3ds Max 2020+, Blender, SketchUp (GeoBuild and DroneSiteBuilder not yet available for SketchUp) — V-Ray, Corona, Arnold, Scanline, ART. Cinema 4D version in development.
The Three Licence Tiers — What’s Included
This is one integrated toolset sold across three licence levels. Here’s exactly what each one gives you:
Individual Freelancer/Hobbyist — $75
Includes CameraMatch AutoSetup + GeoBuild.
- Single workstation, personal use
- Full VP detection, horizon line, Cropped Photo Tool, Background Mode, FBX export, Scene Scale Calculator, renderer-aware camera creation, Camera Transplant, and more
- GeoBuild: build a geo-referenced scene (terrain, satellite drape, OSM buildings/roads, land features) from an address or bounding box
- Lifetime access to v6 updates
👉 Get the Individual Freelancer Licence
Small Studio (up to 5 users) — $99
Includes CameraMatch AutoSetup + GeoBuild + DroneSiteBuilder Enterprise.
- Up to 5 named workstations, priority email support
- Everything in the Freelancer tier, plus DroneSiteBuilder Enterprise: drop a folder of drone photos in, and get a complete 3D site (cameras + terrain + OSM context + optional Google 3D Tiles) in about 90 seconds
- All platforms: 3ds Max, Blender, SketchUp editions
👉 Get the Small Studio Licence
Enterprise/Corporate (Tier 1 Firms) — $850
Includes CameraMatch AutoSetup + GeoBuild + DroneSiteBuilder Enterprise.
- Unlimited seats, site-wide deployment
- Priority support + Q&A access
- One year of bespoke development of additional 3D tools/scripts tailored to your studio’s workflow
- Full feature set + DroneSiteBuilder Enterprise, same as Small Studio, scaled for large firms
Quick Reference
| Tier | CameraMatch AutoSetup | GeoBuild | DroneSiteBuilder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Freelancer | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Small Studio | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Enterprise | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
If you only need camera matching and basic geo-context building for solo work, the Individual Freelancer licence covers it. If you work with drone photography and want full automated site assembly, you’ll need the Small Studio licence or above.
Free manual available for download on Jamie Cardoso’s blog.
Spline Dynamics is an affiliate partner for these tools via Gumroad.
