Breathing New Life into Heritage: A 3D Scan of All Saints' Church, Derbyshire

In the heart of the English countryside, nestled among rolling green hills, stands the majestic All Saints' Church in Derbyshire. With its centuries-old stonework and gothic architecture, the church is a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage. But recently, this historic landmark received a digital renaissance –  thanks to just one minute of drone footage and the power of modern 3D scanning.

Using footage captured by David Pickup and shared on Pexels, a stunning 3D reconstruction of the church was created using Splatable, a cutting-edge tool that transforms video into interactive 3D models. What’s remarkable is the simplicity of the process: a single, minute-long aerial shot was enough to generate a richly detailed, immersive model of the entire structure.

This kind of digital preservation opens up exciting possibilities – not just for architects and historians, but for anyone passionate about cultural heritage. With tools like Splatable, we can now archive, explore, and share architectural marvels in ways that were once unimaginable.

You can view the original drone footage that made this possible on Pexels: 
Video von David Pickup

From stone to splats, All Saints' Church has never looked more timeless.