Dear SEP Families,
The students indicated they enjoyed learning about and doing photogrammetry and using the 3-D modeling software. Although we were somewhat limited with our technology (cameras, computers, etc.), the students learned techniques to manage and optimize the process of creating digital models based on culturally significant objects. While time-consuming, the processes were successful as indicated by their models uploaded to Sketchfab.
In addition to photogrammetry and 3-D modeling, we used some classroom time to discuss and debate relevant issues of cultural heritage, namely the Elgin Marble controversy, the history of looted art, and the Kennewick Man controversy. Throughout our discussion, the students realized how art and architecture are used as powerful political and cultural tools, especially during time of conflict, such as the wars in the Middle East and the recent “Brexit.” As technology can affect our interaction with art objects though 3-D printing, virtual reality, and other preservation techniques, the students appreciated that sometimes technology can complicate issues of ownership and heritage, rather than provide simple solutions.
The students indicated they enjoyed learning about and doing photogrammetry and using the 3-D modeling software. Although we were somewhat limited with our technology (cameras, computers, etc.), the students learned techniques to manage and optimize the process of creating digital models based on culturally significant objects. While time-consuming, the processes were successful as indicated by their models uploaded to Sketchfab.
In addition to photogrammetry and 3-D modeling, we used some classroom time to discuss and debate relevant issues of cultural heritage, namely the Elgin Marble controversy, the history of looted art, and the Kennewick Man controversy. Throughout our discussion, the students realized how art and architecture are used as powerful political and cultural tools, especially during time of conflict, such as the wars in the Middle East and the recent “Brexit.” As technology can affect our interaction with art objects though 3-D printing, virtual reality, and other preservation techniques, the students appreciated that sometimes technology can complicate issues of ownership and heritage, rather than provide simple solutions.
Resources for Continued Learning
Photogrammetry Software:
Modeling/3D Printing Software:
Projects you might want to keep your eye on:
Thank you for being a part of SEP 2016 Session 3!
- 123D Catch (desktop, iOS) - Free to download: Allows you to take/compile images into 3D models. Easy and intuitive to use, but little control over the images and does not always produce quality models.
- Agrisoft Photoscan - Student Discount to download: Professional quality software with multiple opportunities to mask and better match photographs.
Modeling/3D Printing Software:
- Mesh mixer - Free: Allows easy editing of existing models. Allows you to import and export as .obj and .stl.
- Tinkercad - Free online resource: Allows you to create and alter your own 3D models.
- Sketchfab - Free online resource that provides a venue to view other’s models and share your own. Some models available for download. A popular venue for archaeological models.
- 3d Monumental! page information: Username: [email protected] & Password: Monument1
- Thingiverse - Free online resource: Models available for free (most under Creative Commons License) that you can download to print or alter in programs like Meshmixer.
Projects you might want to keep your eye on:
- Rekrei Project - http://rekrei.org/ Crowd-sourced photogrammetry project to reconstruct damaged or threatened artifacts. It started as the “Mosel Project” after the destruction of artifacts there. It has expanded now to includednew areas as “Rekrei.”
- Palmyra Arch - http://digitalarchaeology.org.uk/media/ The Institute for Digital Archaeology compiled images of the Palmyra Arch and 3D printed it. A two-thirds-scale model is now traveling to cities around the world.
Thank you for being a part of SEP 2016 Session 3!
