3D Recording Workshop

3D Recording Workshop, Monday 25 May 2009

This year’s conference will also feature a 6 hour workshop on Monday, May25th presented by Mark Mudge and Carla Schroer of Cultural Heritage Imaging (www.c-h-i.org)

Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) is an example of a family of emerging imaging techniques that can generate scientifically reliable 'digital surrogates' of 'real world' materials. These digital surrogates enable remote scholarly study and public access. They can also reveal object features that are difficult to discern even under direct physical examination. Building and using these images is surprisingly easy. Based on internationally developed, state-of-the-art, open source and freely available software, RTI provides flexible, very cost effective tools and methods for the on-site, three-dimensional (3D), full-color digital capture of rock art, petroglyphs and artifacts.

The primary focus of the workshop is the set up and capture of an image sequence for creating RTIʼs of rock art in various settings. Participants will learn through demonstration and hands-on experience. Lectures on the RTI technology including new advancements and current research will also be presented. In addition, the processing steps will be demonstrated, and RTI software will be available for free download.

Cultural Heritage Imaging is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to driving development and adoption of practical digital imaging and preservation solutions for people passionate about saving humanity's treasures today, before they are lost. The registration fee for the workshop is $30.

Registration for the workshop will be included on the registration form.