1. A method for measuring the shape of an article, in which method at least two cameras take images of the article to determine the location of measurement points arranged on the surface of the article, wherein the method comprises the steps of: placing a film or a net on the surface of the article being measured to follow the contours of the surface of the article; measuring the measurement points arranged on the aforementioned film or net; and calculating the shape of the article based on the measurement.