Site and Scene

By: Mike Liggett and Scott Harrigan
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  • Welcome to Site and Scene, the podcast where technology meets terrain and insights transform our understanding of the world. Hosted by industry experts with decades of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction. Site and Scene dives into the cutting-edge reality capture tools and techniques reshaping how we visualize, map, and interact with the spaces around us. In each episode, we explore the latest advancements in drones, GIS, CAD, geomatics, and scanning, showcasing applications not just in the built environment, but across a spectrum of industries from environmental monitoring to urban development and beyond. We bring you stories from the field and interviews with fascinating people on the cutting edge of geospatial technology and reality capture.
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Episodes
  • S1E2P2 - Exploring the Deliverables From Reality Capture

    S1E2P2 - Exploring the Deliverables From Reality Capture
    Feb 11 2025
    In this part 2 or 3 series, Mike and Scott continue to lay the foundation for the Site and Scene Podcast by diving deeper into the types of deliverables reality capture tools generate and how people are using them. Key topics include: Types of deliverables associated with reality capture: * Photos and videos for visual documentation. * Orthomosaics (aerial photos stitched together) for updated views and measurable data. * Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) including Digital Surface Models (DSMs) and Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) for elevation data. * Point clouds and meshes for 3D modeling and visualization. * CAD drawings and models for lightweight, human-interpreted representations. * Thermal images captured by drones for inspections and analysis. * Virtual walkthroughs for immersive experiences. * Reports for condensed, actionable information. * Various use cases of reality capture: * Documenting milestones on a project and as-built conditions before they are covered up. * Pre-site documentation to assess existing conditions and manage risk. * Generating updated aerial views of a site. * Creating detailed terrain models. * Condition assessments of buildings. * Thermal roof inspections using drones. * Inspecting utility lines. * Monitoring the efficiency of renewable energy installations.
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    51 mins
  • S1E1 - Introduction to Site and Scene

    S1E1 - Introduction to Site and Scene
    Nov 20 2024
    In our inaugural episode, hosts Mike Liggett and Scott Harrigan introduce Sight and Scene, a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of reality capture technology. Learn about the inspiration behind the podcast, its mission to empower small to mid-sized businesses (and beyond), and what you can expect in upcoming episodes. We’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities of adopting reality capture tools like drones, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning, and discuss how this technology is reshaping industries. Whether you’re a drone operator, surveyor, or just curious about reality capture, this episode sets the stage for insightful conversations, expert advice, and practical takeaways to help your business grow. Tune in to discover how Sight and Scene can help you navigate the cutting edge of reality capture!
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    45 mins
  • S1E3 - Midnight Rotor

    S1E3 - Midnight Rotor
    Jan 1 2025
    In this special episode, Mike and Scott share their thoughts on the latest media hype about the mysterious drones flying in the New Jersey night skies and other locations around the country. They also bring a wealth of knowledge around commercial and recreational use of drones and how regulations, technology, and responsible pilots keep our airspace safe. This episode will speak to lots of folks from the curious, to the seasoned and aspiring commercial drone pilots.
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    59 mins

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