How to use Visual Studio Code as your Python IDE Geospatial School 2024-04-03 | Visual Studio Code is the ultimate IDE for developing with Python because it is free, open source, and has tons of functionality! Learn how to set it up and use it in this tutorial.Free course: geospatialschool.com
Use QGIS to DOWNLOAD MAP TILES Geospatial School 2024-03-26 | From QGIS you can load many different basemaps. Did you know there are some base maps you can also download? This tutorial will demonstrate how you can download multiple base maps using the QGIS Map Tile Loader plugin.Free GIS and Programming Courses: geospatialschool.comWebsite: opensourceoptions.com
QGIS BASEMAPS: the ULTIMATE GUIDE Geospatial School 2024-03-19 | There are HUNDREDS of base maps you can add to QGIS for FREE. This tutorial covers 3 different methods to add basemaps in QGIS. You'll learn how to add base maps with the Quick Map Services plugin, the HCMGIS plugin, from WMS/WMTS source URLs, and from XYZ URLs. This is so easy!Free GIS Courses: geospatialschool.com/free-coursesLearn-more: opensourceoptions.com
Better Python PACKAGE MANAGEMENT with MAMBA Geospatial School 2024-03-06 | Get more reliable and faster Python package installation with the Mamba package manager. This tutorial demonstrates how to install Mamba with conda (note, this is not the recommended installation method).Learn More: opensourceoptions.com/how-to-install-mamba-for-pythonFree GIS Courses: geospatialschool.com
SPLIT-SCREEN MAP with PYTHON: SWIPE to change the map layer! Geospatial School 2024-02-28 | Use the Python leafmap package to create a split-screen map inside of a jupyter notebook. With a split-screen map you can show two different data layers on the same map and swipe to reveal or hide one of the layers. This is a great way to visualize data for presentation or for analysis.Get the code here: geospatialschool.com/lessons/leafmap-split-screen-map-in-jupyter-notebooksor here: opensourceoptions.com/interactive-split-screen-map-with-python
DEEP LEARNING in QGIS: Image Segmentation (Aerial and Satellite) with the DEEPNESS Plugin Geospatial School 2024-02-21 | The QGIS Deepness Plugin allows you to perform deep neural remote sensing directly in QGIS with pre-trained models. This tutorial demonstrates how to install the Deepness plugin, download pre-trained deep-learning models, and apply existing models to aerial and satellite images. This is one way you can apply Geo AI directly in QGIS.FREE GIS Courses: geospatialschool.comWebsite: opensourceoptions.com
AUTOMATICALLY DIGITIZE map features in QGIS with this PLUGIN Geospatial School 2024-02-12 | Bunting Labs has developed an automatic digitization and vectorization tool. This tool uses artificial intelligence and deep learning to automatically trace map features. The automatic tracing tool is a great example of how useful GeoAI can be to automate repetitive tasks. There is QGIS plugin available for the automatic digitization tool. To use the plugin you'll need an account with Bunting Labs (no payment required). The free version of this QGIS plugin is limited to 2,000 segment completions per month.FREE GIS COURSES: geospatialschool.com
Spatial Data Science to Analyze Rivers with Python Geospatial School 2024-02-08 | Apply Python and data science to analyze river topography and identify where flooding may occur. This tutorial will demonstrate how to perform interpolation on spatial raster data. We'll also pull in river information from open street map and integrate raster and vector data for our analysis.Code: opensourceoptions.com/creating-rems-and-detrended-dems-with-python
Animations in minutes! Easily Create Animated Heatmaps with Microsoft Excel Geospatial School 2024-01-23 | With Microsoft Excel, it's super easy to create animated maps. This tutorial will show you how to animate heatmaps to create a video you can share. We'll use Excel's 3D Maps functionality to display points and animate them through time.
This is so EASY! Make a heatmap from points with Microsoft Excel Geospatial School 2024-01-16 | Microsft Excel 3D Maps makes it so easy to create awesome maps and visualizations from point data. All you need is a list of points and you can create a heatmap. This video will walk you through the process of creating a heatmap in Microsft Excel with elk location data from GPS collars (point data).
Easiest map EVER! How to make a map with Microsoft Excel Geospatial School 2024-01-09 | Microsoft Excel makes it SUPER EASY to create a map. Just enter the location and then the data. That's it. Now you can create a map. This tutorial will show you just how easy it is to create a map with Excel.
How to Make a Map with QGIS (its EASY!) Geospatial School 2023-12-12 | It's easy to make a map with QGIS. Learn how in this tutorial. You'll learn how to add data, change data symbols, crate a map layout, add titles, legends, scalebars, etc., and export your map as an image or PDF.
You need to use the GeoPackage file format! Geospatial School 2023-12-07 | Geopackages simplify geospatial data by allowing you to save raster data, vector data, symbology information, project files, and more inside the same database. This makes it easy to share GIS data and projects with anyone!Get Data! - geospatialschool.com/lessons/overview-of-geopackages-with-qgis
This QGIS tool is so USEFUL! Geospatial School 2023-11-29 | The Union tool is a powerful geoprocessing tool that is underutilized. It's like a combination of clip, merge, and join, all in one tool! Learn how to use it and see a real-world application in this tutorial.Next-level QGIS course: geospatialschool.com/courses/next-level-qgis-mastering-spatial-analysisGet the data for this tutorial (and all other tutorials): geospatialschool.com/courses/ad-free-youtube-videos-with-data
QGIS Charts and Diagrams: Make Next-level Maps! Geospatial School 2023-10-31 | Create stunning charts and diagrams with QGIS. You can place charts directly on your maps to present results professionally and make maps that convince and describe!-Ad-free video with data: geospatialschool.com/courses/ad-free-youtube-videos-with-data-Full spatial analysis course: geospatialschool.com/courses/next-level-qgis-mastering-spatial-analysis
3D Surface form a Point Cloud with QGIS Geospatial School 2023-10-24 | Create a 3D surface from a point cloud in QGIS with just ONE CLICK!Get Access to data for this video: geospatialschool.com/checkout-youtube-videos
Elevation Profiles and Cross-Sections in QGIS Geospatial School 2023-10-17 | Use the Elevation Profile tool in QGIS to create professional elevation cross-sections and profiles. The elevation profile tool is simple to use. You can create an elevation cross-section from an existing file or specify a custom cross-section path.Ad-free videos with data: geospatialschool.com
Create a true-color lidar point cloud Geospatial School 2023-10-10 | Colorize a lidar point cloud with an image using PDAL. You can do this at the same time you download a seamless point cloud.Website: geospatialschool.com/learn-more
Create, Edit, and Symbolize Shapefiles with QGIS Geospatial School 2023-10-02 | Learn the basics of loading, creating, editing, and symbolizing shapefiles in QGIS in less than 10 minutes! This tutorial will get you started with QGIS data and data creation.Full QGIS Course: geospatialschool.com/courses/qgis-for-beginnersStep-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/creating-new-shapefiles-in-qgis
Easy Address Geocoding: Addresses to Points with Felt Geospatial School 2023-09-20 | Step-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/geocode-addresses-for-free-the-easy-waySign up for the newsletter: geospatialschool.com/learn-more
Make Public QGIS Maps with Felt! Geospatial School 2023-09-13 | Sharing maps is one of the challenges of GIS and cartography. So much data goes into a map, making them difficult to share. Felt solves that problem by becoming the 'Google Sheets' for maps. Learn how to easily share your QGIS map with select people or the entire world in this tutorial!Sign up for here: geospatialschool.com/learn-more
Create REMs in QGIS for Flood and River Analysis (Detrended DEMs) Geospatial School 2023-09-05 | Relative elevation models (REMs; also referred to as detrended DEMs) are extremely useful for river analysis. And they make really cool visualizations and maps. This tutorial will demonstrate how you can make and display REMs for FREE using QGIS.Sign up for my email list to get EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: geospatialschool.com/learn-moreStep-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/creating-rems-and-detrended-dems-in-qgisThis video was adapted from this article: dancoecarto.com/creating-rems-in-qgis-the-idw-method
Awesome Lidar Visualizations with QGIS 3D View! Geospatial School 2023-08-31 | Learn how to make awesome lidar visualizations with QGIS 3D view. This powerful software can help you showcase your unique analysis with great visualizations.Here's how to download lidar point clouds: youtu.be/bOiI3CRp_XEWebsite: opensourceoptions.com
Download and Display Seamless Lidar Point Clouds for the United States Geospatial School 2023-08-29 | This is a super simple, super fast method for downloading seamless lidar point clouds. If you use lidar data in the United States this will totally improve your workflows!Free Miniconda course: geospatialschool.com/courses/python-quickstartStep-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/download-and-display-lidar-data-for-the-united-states
2 Reasons all Maps Lie! Geospatial School 2023-08-22 | Did you know that all maps are incorrect? I explain two reasons why. These are things you need to be aware of any time you look at a map.Website: opensourceoptions.com
The EASIEST Way to Install Python for Windows 11 (also works for Mac and Linux) Geospatial School 2023-08-16 | An easy-to-use, reliable Python installation is the key to learning Python because it will give you the confidence to run the code you write. This tutorial demonstrates the easiest way to install Python on Windows 11, Mac, and Linux, using the Miniconda distribution by Anaconda. Check out my free Python Quickstart course for a full python setup tutorial.FREE Python Quickstart Course: geospatialschool.com/courses/python-quickstartStep-by-step instructions here: opensourceoptions.com/blog/the-easiest-way-to-install-python-on-windows-11-also-works-for-mac-and-linux
Clip Raster Layers with Python and GDAL Geospatial School 2023-03-28 | Clip rasters in Python using the GDAL Python package. This GDAL Python tutorial demonstrates how to clip raster layers to an extent or a polygon. Learn to automate geospatial tasks with Python using the GDAL package.Full GDAL Python course: geospatialschool.com/courses/python-raster-analysis-with-gdalStep-by-step instructions with code: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-clip-a-raster-to-a-polygon-or-an-extent-with-python-extract-by-mask
Split Screen View in QGIS Geospatial School 2023-03-21 | Create a split screen view in QGIS where you can display different layers side-by-side for the same extent in different map view panels. This will allow you to see two different images or layers for the same extent at the same location.Step -by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/split-screen-view-and-multiple-map-views-in-qgisRemote sensing with QGIS Course: geospatialschool.com/courses/remote-sensing-with-qgisGDAL Python Course: geospatialschool.com/courses/python-raster-analysis-with-gdal
4 Ways to Run Python Code with Visual Studio Code Geospatial School 2023-02-21 | This tutorial teaches you 4 different ways to run Python code in VSCode. If you're new to VSCode, it can be a little difficult to figure out how to get your python code to run consistently. This tutorial will demonstrate 4 different methods so that you can become a python expert!Step-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/4-ways-to-run-python-code-in-visual-studio-codeSetup terminal and python path in VSCode: opensourceoptions.com/blog/setup-anaconda-python-to-work-with-visual-studio-code-on-windowsJupyter notebooks in VSCode: opensourceoptions.com/blog/jupyter-notebooks-in-visual-studio-code
Create Pandas DataFrames 8 Different Ways (including Excel!) Geospatial School 2023-02-14 | Learn how you can create, or initialize, pandas data frames from Excel spreadsheets and 7 other methods that include creating an empty data frame and creating data frames from lists and dictionaries. This tutorial will teach you the basics of creating pandas data frames from many different python objects and data sources.Instructions with code: opensourceoptions.com/blog/8-ways-to-create-initialize-pandas-data-framesJupyter notebooks in VSCode: opensourceoptions.com/blog/jupyter-notebooks-in-visual-studio-code
Install GeoPandas with CONDA and PIP Geospatial School 2023-01-23 | Learn how to install the GeoPandas Python package with conda (for anaconda and miniconda Python distributions) and pip (for all other Python distributions). This tutorial will even demonstrate how you can install GeoPandas with pip on Windows.Step-by-step instructions and code: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-install-geopandas-and-check-geopandas-version
Supervised Image Classification with QGIS Geospatial School 2023-01-17 | Learn remote sensing in QGIS with this supervised image classification tutorial. This tutorial teaches you how to perform supervised image classification on Landsat 9 data using the QGIS semi-automatic classification plugin to create labels (regions of interest) with which you can train several different classification algorithms.Full QGIS Remote Sensing Course: geospatialschool.com/courses/remote-sensing-with-qgisStep-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/supervised-image-classification-with-qgis
QGIS Python Tutorial (PyQGIS Tutorial) Geospatial School 2023-01-09 | Learn how to automate QGIS tasks and workflows with Python. This tutorial will demonstrate basic operations with vector and raster data using the QGIS Python API. For code, data, and more tutorials, check out the links below.Step-by-step instructions with code: opensourceoptions.com/blog/qgis-python-tutorial-pyqgis-tutorialFull QGIS Python course: geospatialschool.com/courses/qgis-python-scripting-with-pyqgis
Mapbox Tutorial: How to create custom web maps for free Geospatial School 2022-12-16 | Mapbox makes it easy to create professional, custom web maps for free using only a little code. This tutorial will demonstrate the basics of creating web maps with custom markers and navigation options.Get the full Mapbox course: geospatialschool.com/courses/custom-web-maps-with-mapboxStep-by-step instructions and code: opensourceoptions.com/blog/mapbox-tutorial-create-custom-web-maps-for-free
Make a Web Map with QGIS Using the qgis2web Plugin Geospatial School 2022-11-29 | Learn how to make a web map in QGIS without writing any code. Just add your geospatial layers to QGIS, then adjust the appearance and attribute settings and you can have a shareable web map in a matter of minutes.Step-by-step directions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-make-a-web-map-with-qgis-using-the-qgis2web-pluginQGIS and web map courses: geospatialschool.com
Landsat 9 Image Classification with QGIS (Unsupervised) Geospatial School 2022-10-25 | Use QGIS to conduct unsupervised image classification with Landsat 9 images and the K-Means raster classification algorithm.Remote Sensing with QGIS (full course): geospatialschool.com/courses/remote-sensing-with-qgisStep-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/unsupervised-image-classification-with-qgisHow to download Landsat 9 images:
Landsat 9 Image Display with QGIS Geospatial School 2022-10-18 | Download Landsat 9 images and display them in QGIS with true color and false color composite band combinations.Remote Sensing with QGIS (full course): geospatialschool.com/courses/remote-sensing-with-qgisStep-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-download-landsat-and-sentinel-images
How to Install Miniconda Geospatial School 2022-10-11 | Miniconda is a lightweight Python distribution that includes Anaconda's environment and package management tools without the large memory footprint of additional packages. Miniconda is my preferred Python distribution and is easy to use and install. This video demonstrates how to instal Miniconda on a Windows computer.Website: opensourceoptions.comSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
How to Uninstall Anaconda Geospatial School 2022-10-04 | Anaconda is a very useful, powerful, and easy-to-use python distribution. However, it has a very large memory footprint. Sometimes, you can mess up your installation and need to start over. This video will demonstrate how to completely remove an Anaconda installation from your Windows machine.Website: opensourceoptions.comSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
GDAL Python Tutorial Geospatial School 2022-08-25 | Learn to read, write, and display raster layers with Python using GDAL. You will learn to read data from existing rasters, create new rasters, and display raster data with matplotlib.Code and instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/gdal-python-tutorial-reading-and-writing-raster-datasetsInstall GDAL Anaconda: youtu.be/q5WzabB-5Z0Install GDAL pip: youtu.be/8iCWUp7WaTk
Import Points from Excel to QGIS Geospatial School 2022-08-02 | Import points and data to QGIS from Excel. Convert coordinates and associated information to points and a shapefile (or geopackage) using QGIS.Step-by-step instructions: opensourceoptions.com/blog/qgis-create-points-from-excel-or-csvSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
Download Multiple Files (or ULRs) in Parallel with Python Geospatial School 2022-04-19 | Learn how to use Python to download multiple files (or URLs) in parallel. Downloading file in parallel is very easy with Python. This tutorial will demonstrate how to speed up your processing time when you have a lot of files to download.Code available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/use-python-to-download-multiple-files-or-urls-in-parallelSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
Generate Random Numbers in Python with NumPy (floats, integers, and from statistical distributions) Geospatial School 2022-04-12 | Learn how to generate random numbers in Python using the NumPy module. Random number generation with NumPy changed in version 1.22. This video demonstrates the proper usage of NumPy to generate random numbers in Python. We will cover how to generate random decimals and integers and how to generate random numbers from statistical distributionsCode available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/the-correct-way-to-generate-random-numbers-in-python-with-numpySign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
How to Use Jupyter Notebooks with Visual Studio Code (and Anaconda) Geospatial School 2022-03-22 | This tutorial demonstrates how to setup Visual Studio Code to work with Python Jupyter notebooks. We'll use the Anaconda python distribution to create and manage environments.Instructions and code: opensourceoptions.com/blog/jupyter-notebooks-in-visual-studio-codeSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
5 Easiest Ways to Iterate Through Python Lists and Tuples Geospatial School 2022-01-12 | Learn how to iterate through Python lists and tuples with object iterators, for loops, while loops, list comprehension and the enumerate function.Code available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/5-easy-ways-to-iterate-through-a-python-list-or-tupleSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
Read and Plot NetCDF Data in Python with xarray and rioxarray Geospatial School 2021-12-14 | The NetCDF data format can be a little confusing at first. Luckily, the array and rioxarray Python packages make it very simple to read, analyze, and plot NetCDF data in Python. This tutorial will help you get everything you need setup to read and plot NetCDF data in Python. Code available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/a-better-way-to-read-netcdf-with-python-rioxarraySign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
Use numpy.where() For If Else Conditionals on Python Arrays Geospatial School 2021-12-07 | The numpy.where function is a very powerful way to scale conditional operations to large arrays while reducing computational overhead. Basically, it's a fast way to do if else on large data. This numpy.where tutorial will teach youth basics on 1d and 2d arrays with some clear examples.Code available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-use-numpy-where-in-python-with-examplesSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
Lidar Point Cloud to DEM (or raster) with PDAL Geospatial School 2021-08-21 | This tutorial demonstrates how to take a raw point cloud, filter ground points, and convert the ground-filtered point cloud to a DEM. These processes are accomplished using the free and open-source PDAL tools.Code available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-create-a-dem-or-raster-from-a-lidar-point-cloudDownload point cloud: opensourceoptions.com/blog/how-to-download-lidar-dems-digital-elevation-models-and-point-clouds-from-the-usgsSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
Install PDAL for Python Geospatial School 2021-08-13 | The Point Data Abstraction Library (PDAL) allows you to manipulate and perform operations on large point clouds with ease. This tutorial will demonstrate how to install PDAL for Python with Anaconda.Code and commands available: opensourceoptions.com/blog/install-pdal-for-python-with-anacondaSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
QGIS 3D Point Cloud Symbology Geospatial School 2021-08-03 | Display, visualize, and symbolize point clouds in QGIS. As of QGIS version 3.18, QGIS supports the visualization of point cloud files. This is super cool. Check out how to do it in this video tutorial.Website: opensourceoptions.comSign up for email notifications (opensourceoptions.com/subscribe) and get $5 off any course at opensourceoptions.com/course-list
