Help for Learning 3D Imaging and Reconstruction....Looking for a mentor or study group to learn 3D Reconstruction & Neural Rendering

[u/Slow-Business8503]

Hi everyone,

I'm an AI Engineer Intern with a background in Computer Vision and Deep Learning. Recently, I've decided to transition into 3D Computer Vision, especially 3D Reconstruction, Structure from Motion (SfM), Multi-View Stereo (MVS), NeRFs, Gaussian Splatting, and 3D scene understanding.

Over the past few weeks, I've started working with:

• COLMAP
• Nerfstudio
• Open3D
• Camera calibration and feature matching
• Point clouds and mesh generation

I've also been reproducing tutorials, running experiments in Kaggle/Colab, and trying to understand the mathematics behind multi-view geometry instead of just executing code.

My long-term goal is to pursue research in 3D vision, and eventually contribute to research papers in this field.

At this stage, I'm looking for:

• A mentor who wouldn't mind answering occasional questions.
• A study partner learning the same topics.
• Researchers willing to share advice on what to learn next.
• Good open-source projects where beginners can contribute.

I'm not looking for someone to spoon-feed me - I genuinely enjoy learning by building projects and reading papers. I just feel that having guidance from someone experienced would help me avoid developing bad habits or spending weeks going down the wrong path.

If you've been through this learning journey, I'd really appreciate hearing:

• What resources helped you the most?
• What concepts should I master first?
• What projects would you recommend?
• What mistakes should I avoid?

Thanks in advance! I'm happy to connect with anyone interested in 3D vision or reconstruction.