Sam Lytle

We Make Civil Engineering Look Good | Working to Make Transportation and other Civil Engineer Projects Better through Outreach, 3D Visualization and More!

To all of the engineers, public information officers, project managers, 3D visualizers, landscape and aesthetic designers, artists and other professionals focusing on making transportation and other civil engineering projects look better through design or public outreach, this podcast is for you. Published by Sam Lytle of Beyond CAD, a firm focused on creating better 3D visualization software for civil engineers. Learn more at www.beyondcad.com. Also now part of the CEMENT Network! Learn more at cement.network

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Sam Lytle

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Latest episode

Dec 13, 2023

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Episodes

The Simulator for Distracted Driving (SADD) is Now Hands Free! 29.06.2021

In this episode I talk about how we were hired to make a hands free version of SADD for a distracted driving campaign in Texas. Learn more at www.beyondcad.com/sadd

Fifteen Game Changing Features That Will Make Vision Indispensable (Webinar) 22.06.2021

Watch the full webinar here: www.beyondcad.com/fifteenfeatures

Digital Innovation in Bentley Systems with Greg Demchak and Kyle Reeder 14.06.2021

Fascinating discussion with Greg Demchak and Kyle Reeder of Bentley Systems about the innovations Bentley is investing in including the iTwin platform and more. Connect with Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-demchak-515960/   Connect with Kyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/kreede/   Learn about the iTwin Platform https://developer.bentley.com/

Working Within the Military to Push the Technology of Civil Engineering with Matt Riggs 01.06.2021

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfrankriggs/    

Building and Growing an Internal 3D Visualization Team with Deanna Gibson of Mark Thomas 26.05.2021

Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-gibson/   Learn more about Mark Thomas:   https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkThomas_Co/videos

Better 3D Modeling in Transportation Design for Better 3D Visualization with Dallas Wait 20.05.2021

In this episode, Sam speaks with Dallas Wait of WGI of West Palm Beach, FL on how they connected and the opportunities available for transportation engineers to create their own 3D visualizations with better design modeling tools like OpenRoads.   Connect with Dallas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallas-wait-p-e-66092617/

Software Development, Sociology and Civil Engineering for Better Infrastructure with Anand Stephen 13.05.2021

In this episode I talk with Anand Stephen who converges diverse interests and talents into a unique skill set he uses to improve infrastructure. In this episode we talk about data management, visualization workflows, the pressure rapid infrastructure growth places on professionals and more.

Adding Context to 3D Visualization Part 3 - Traffic 04.05.2021

In this episode, Sam talks about the different ways of adding traffic and how he is trying to make this easier with Beyond CAD Vision:   www.beyondcad.com/vision

Adding Context to 3D Visualization Part 2 - Buildings and Terrain 27.04.2021

In this episode, Sam talks about how to get building and terrain files into your 3D visualization to give it context.

Adding Context to 3D Visualization Part 1 - Buying and Building Assets to Create a 3D Asset Library 20.04.2021

In this episode Sam discusses the best places to buy assets or have them modeled by freelancers including- www.turbosquid.com www.sketchfab.com www.cgtrader.com www.upwork.com www.fiverr.com

Taking Construction Phasing Animations to the Next Level with Kristian Jenkins of Shift Media 13.04.2021

In this episode I talk to Kristian Jenkins of Shift Media about his work with Construction Phasing Animations and how he's able to take them to the next level with a structured workflow.

Digital Twins and Digital Futures with David Wasserman 06.04.2021

In this episode Sam speaks with David Wasserman about emerging technologies, 3D visualization, digital twins and more.

Beyond CAD Vision Beta Preview 30.03.2021

In this episode, Sam talks about the upcoming Beyond CAD Vision beta group and the expectations going into it in preparation for a Zoom call on April 6th.   LinkedIn Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13762020/

A Better Intersection (Especially for Autonomous Vehicles) with Johnny Leung of Synergistic Traffic Consultancy 23.03.2021

In this episode Johnny Leung joins the podcast from Australia for a discussion on his work in visualizing traffic intersections with a focus on autonomous vehicles. We discuss his workflow, trends he's seeing and what is missing in traffic visualization software.

Photogrammetry in Civil Engineering & 3D Visualization 16.03.2021

This episode covers how photogrammetry is currently used in civil engineering visualizations and how it could be used in the future.

How Decades of Working as a Video Game Artist Helps Spencer Boomhower Visualize Civil Projects 09.03.2021

This episode we are joined by Spencer Boomhower who worked for decades in the video game industry and is now using that experience to visualize civil projects. We discuss the similarities between the two industries, programs used, and where he thinks the visualization industry is headed.

Supporting an Internal 3D Visualization Team as a Roadway Design Engineer, Andrew Poszich 02.03.2021

A discussion with Roadway Design Engineer, Andrew Poszich , about his experiences with an internal team creating 3D visualization in traffic simulation, roadway design and more. 

Beyond CAD Vision Q1 Pre-Launch Update 23.02.2021

In this episode we get an update on where development of Vision is at, when the open beta-testing will begin, and a look at the average cost of a 3D visualization for a civil engineering project.

Revit, Navisworks & Game Engines in Water/Wastewater 3D Visualization with Jon Jones 16.02.2021

This episode we're joined by Jon Jones , E.I.T. and Civil Analyst at Kimley-Horn to discuss 3D visualization in the water/wastewater sector. We discuss Revit, Navisworks, game engines, augmented reality and more.

Why Digital Twins are the Technology of the Future with Stephen Walz, Digital Design Lead of HDR 09.02.2021

In this episode Stephen Walz, Digital Design Lead of HDR , brings decades of experience to a discussion on BIM, Digital Twins and the future of 3D Visualization.

3D Visualization for Civil Engineering & Hydraulic Projects with Jeff Zimmerman 02.02.2021

This episode we're joined by Jeffery Zimmerman who is a project engineer at Phelps Engineering Inc. We discuss how Jeff's passion for 3D visualization has led him to Sketchup and Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler (now InfraWorks), and how he's been able utilize those tools to create visualizations for civil engineering & hydraulic-type projects. For quick updates on Visions progress along with how-t...

A Discussion with Shawn Herring on Engineering, Surveying, Drones & Lidar 27.01.2021

Shawn Herring from Region Engineering & Surveying joins Sam for a discussion on 3D Visualization with a focus on engineering, surveys, drones, & lidar. They discuss some of the hurdles to get over when pitching 3D Visualization and some tactics that have worked.

My Experience Visiting Area 51 19.01.2021

Having grown up and now currently living where many people in the town take a bus every morning to work at Area 51, it was a somewhat scary, yet exciting experience to finally visit the site for myself.  In this brief episode I very carefully (as you can imagine working with Area 51) talk about my experience visiting Area 51 to help create a 3D visualization to be used in a court case. As always,...

5 Features Lacking in Architectural 3D Visualization Engines (and How Vision Will Fix That) 05.01.2021

In this episode I talk through some of the features that will set Vision apart from existing architectural visualization engines.  Read the full post here: https://www.beyondcad.com/blog/10features

The Civil 3D Jedi Finds New Hope in 3D Visualization 22.12.2020

Today's special guest is Juan Soto, famously known as the Civil 3D Jedi.  He's a civil designer in the Fort Worth area, Texas, who has worked 20+ years in the engineering side of things, both as CAD manager and 3D marketing visualization specialist.  As with many people in the industry, his first contact with visualization and 3D models was not related to work at all. In fact, what got him into th...

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