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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Jun 16, 2021, 11:09 AM

Title: Clever online digital representations from the Cotswold Archaeology Group
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 16, 2021, 11:09 AM
https://sketchfab.com/cotswoldarchaeology

very very clever
Title: Re: Clever online digital representations from the Cotswold Archaeology Group
Post by: DougM on Jun 16, 2021, 12:00 PM
Yep. Photogrammetry.  I have been investigating that for 3d printing. It is very cool.
Title: Re: Clever online digital representations from the Cotswold Archaeology Group
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 16, 2021, 01:31 PM
I love it Doug....really think its clever stuff
Title: Re: Clever online digital representations from the Cotswold Archaeology Group
Post by: DougM on Jun 16, 2021, 04:13 PM
Quote from: Holly on Jun 16, 2021, 01:31 PM
I love it Doug....really think its clever stuff

There are a number of free programs you can get that will let you experiment with creating a 3d model from a series of photographs. The main challenge is locking the pictures together, so for small objects, you can set up a rotating turntable. Pros will take literally hundreds of keyed pictures to recreate objects and surfaces, and it's being used a lot in conservation and architecture.

If I ever get time away from the painting table I might have to start playing with it, but I already have a steep learning curve with some of the other software I am using.
Title: Re: Clever online digital representations from the Cotswold Archaeology Group
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jun 16, 2021, 07:03 PM
i can see its a real skill to master but the results are splendid. beyond my skills!
Title: Re: Clever online digital representations from the Cotswold Archaeology Group
Post by: Chuck the Grey on Jun 17, 2021, 02:22 AM
Cool, very cool!  8)

Thanks for posting Dave