📦 The Store Room, Spatial Heritage Review #5
A little extra, because so much happened this month.
Like many museums, there was just too much to put on display this month. Here's a all the great stuff from the stores! You can read this month’s main review here.
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VR / AR / XR
[Featured Image] “I've been experimenting with different solutions to tackle occlusion within VR simulations. [...] By simply 'equipping' a bracelet, the hand mesh will become transparent and lets the person focus on the artifact's details!” via Darick Cochrane | also
“Stolen Friend is an immersive cross-platform experience about Hoa Hakananai’a, the Moai statue displayed at the British Museum. It supports the idea of decolonization of the British Museum by exploring the story of Hoa Hakananai’a.” info via Meghna Saji
“Revolutionising museum experiences with AR Code! Dive into museum artwork with a Meta Quest 3, an Apple Vision Pro, or simply a smartphone - no app required.” via Maxime Maisonneuve
Migrating Bologna Untold from Mozilla Hubs to Spatial via Estefany D.
“The latest update on my VR simulation of the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition of 1851.“ video via Hooked Wit
“We've crafted a virtual showcase of AI technologies, from 3D models to voice synthesis, and placed them in an empty room. With the metaquest3 headset, you can see these objects seamlessly integrated with the real environment.” via Paolo Tosolini
“A simple demo/snapshot of the capabilities of our inMusee(tm) platform for immersive and inclusive museum experiences (AR App of Classic Cars and Ancient Greek Technology exhibition of Noesis Science Center and Technology Museum in Thessaloniki).” via Alkis Poulis
Video of pilot AR experience Collection Connections at Lowe Art Museum | University of Miami via Mark Osterman
“One of the most underrated features of pass through mixed reality headsets is how dramatically it can change your experience with existing web-based content.” via Ben Conway, because aren’t there a lot of similarities between museum collections and commercial inventories?
“We created a prototype AR display of a 3D model on a photograph [...] published in Tomigusuku City's cultural property guidebook!” via Tomoko Fujinami
“We are excited to share 'The Virtual Museum' - an AR/VR interactive piece and 'The Heritage Experience' - an immersive learning tool for history students.” via Keith Myers
Immersive Exhibitions, Interactive Tours, Online Experiences
[Featured Image] “Browse online from anywhere and at any time in Goethe's private library!” video via Digitus Art GmbH & Co. KG
“Explore the sacred landscapes of Dinétah, the traditional homeland of the Navajo, from anywhere in the world.” link via CyArk
“We invite you to discover the painter’s residence virtually recreated by The Chronosphere, where you can walk around the house halls of the artist’s home in La Quinta del Sordo and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience.” link via The Chronosphere
“Australia: an immersive exhibition on da Vinci will also present the “Codex Atlanticus” and a VR experience” link via Pierre-Yves Lochon
“What did Earth look like 120 million years ago?” link via Maxime Blondeau
“A 3D scan was the basis for this holographic presentation of a sensitive crown.” video via Christian Joseph
Software & Hardware
“CloudCompare 2.13.1 has just been released!” link via CloudCompare
Demonstration of the ‘wiggle stereoscopy’ depth effect by MacroLab3D
The Sony ILX-LR1, a camera for photogrammetry via Radiance Fields
Comparison of Scaniverse and Luma AI gaussian splatting outputs via Aster@3DGSを広める人
Epic Games State of Unreal link
“RealityScan 1.4.1 is live featuring bug fixes and UX improvements.” via RealityCapture
Covision Media unveil the D-Twin 2 via Franz Tschimben
“A small breakthrough in the processing speed of the BEAM. A 1kmx1km LAS tile took over 50 minute to process, now it takes around 5 seconds.” via NonDestructiv | also
Automatic LODs in development for Needle Engine via Marcel Wiessler featuring 3D models from Minneapolis Institute of Art
“What is USD? An explanation for Artists & Designers in 10 minutes (Version 2)” video by Robin Yann-Storm
“Fast and automatic leaf scanning and PBR material reconstruction [...] 12 + 1 lights.” via Dmitry Andreev / Inciprocal
“With the latest release of the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, it is now possible to render the tilt-shift ‘miniature’ effect in Web Scene with a ‘Custom RenderNode - Depth of Field’ demo via Arkadiusz Szadkowski
“We share and answer the top 10 questions we get about general photogrammetry.” link via Pixpro
“VastGaussian is a new 3D Gaussian Splatting method for high-quality reconstruction and real-time rendering of large scenes.” link via Dreaming Tulpa
“Grad student Gina would have been shocked by the idea that for a few hundred bucks she could buy a truly decent little 3D scanner.” via Gina A.
“Our #3d color scanners, designed with heritage documentation in mind, provide the best quality scans and also ensure the possibility for online research” via MiCRON3D
Digitisation & Spatial Initiatives and Projects
“In an increasingly digitally-focused age, how do you ensure that the past stays present?” via Historic Environment Scotland
“We document the history of the city of Mariupol and continue to work on the #SaveMariupolHeritage project” via Skeiron
Saudi Arabia launches metaverse platform to explore cultural heritage link via Metaverse Fashion Council
[FR] “Project SWORDFISH will enable the heritage science community to significantly improve access to information, for example through data mining” via Programme « CMN Numérique »
“After months of literature research, the first step towards practice came this week: the 3D scanning/photographing of four of the [Christopher of Shechem II] blocks.” via Ralph Zijlemans BA, BEd
Forelimb Homology 3D Models link by Dr. Jaimi Gray
“We are creating reconstructions of Lutsk Castle from the time of Witowt as part of the Witowt Belt project, which we are working on together with the Volyn Foundation.” via Skeiron
“preliminary results of our ongoing collaborative project on early modern woodblocks with the Museum Plantin Moretus and Factum Foundation.” via José Ramón Marcaida López
"Documenting the Built Cultural Heritage of Deir ez-Zor in Post-Conflict Phase" via Bahaa Shiekh AbdAllah via Deir Ez-Zor Heritage Library
“Yves Ubelmann, CEO of Iconem on the importance of digitization of heritage to reveal hidden wonders” via UNESCO
“Digitization of the Aquarium-Museum's spaces” via Aquarium-Muséum Universitaire de Liège
“..this week UVA ARH5600 wrapped up our semester field work with artefact 3D scanning using Creaform GoScan Spark structured light scanners with a collection of maker marked masonry and cut nails from The Mews in the Mark Kutney collection of UVA material culture” via Will Rourk
“Autonomous Scanning Creates Immersive Insight to Rich Legacy of Historic Citadelle de Besançon” link via LeicaGeosystems | also
[ES] The Constantinian Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican is reconstructed in 3D / Interview with Pablo Aparicio video via Pablo Aparicio Resco
Digital 3D model of Welwyn Roman baths could help preserve archaeology link via UNESCO and ERA Chairs on Digital Cultural Heritage
Village in Cyprus goes digital to promote its cultural heritage link | project link via TExTOUR
“The new EUreka3D video is launched! This video introduces the main project aims and core activities” video via Eureka3D
“Commissioned by Hogeschool Saxion, we are working on the 3D scanning and documentation of various skeletons. The scans are eventually used for 3D printing of the skeletons. With these prints, students can be taught about human remains, without having to use the real remains.” via Tijdlab
Hampton Court Palace celebrating British Science Week via Constantina Vlachou- Mogire
“Julia Hasdeu Castle: Interior-exterior 3D scanning, as-built 3D modelling, photogrammetry based on images taken from the drone and using DSLR equipment, Sketchfab 3D model export” info via Cristian Gheorghe
“In this overview, learn more about how we work with organisations to preserve and promote Europe's heritage in #3D and how you can support it!” link via Europeana
“Recent work. The United States Mission#usnigerian kicked off conservation efforts for the busanyin shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site located within the Osun Oshogbo Sacred Grove.” video via OPEYEMI ADENIHUN
“Check out the CyArk fund - New Heritage Amplified Grant Program - . The grant will support the facilitation and execution of all aspects of a CyArk project, including participation in their place-based story development process and the high-resolution digital documentation of the selected site.” via Scott McGibbon
“In November 2023, the 9/11 Memorial Museum Conservation team completed a 3D imaging workshop with CyArk, a non-profit that documents cultural heritage.” via 9/11 Memorial Museum
“Using XR technology to protect historical and cultural heritage, MIT hopes to enter the architectural metaverse” via Souo Yamazaki
“Currently, the land art works in Flevoland are digitally recorded by . These 3D scans will be of great importance for the preservation of the artworks in the future. The 3D scan specialists had quite a challenge with Gormley's 'Exposure' work [...]” via Land Art Flevoland
“3D models of monuments in the south of Serbia for greater attendance - a project by students of the Faculty of Electronics” link via Aleksandra Stojković
“On March 1st and 2nd, we conducted a survey and photographed the Yahei folk implements from the Okuaizu region at the former Tamanashi Elementary School (Kanayama Town, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture).” via AMANE LLC
“Digital model of the Old Library’s statues” article via Hooked Wit
“The Subh Boat, or Zamora Boat (s. X) , is one of the most important pieces of Hispano-Muslim art and will soon be accessible thanks to a photogrammetric 3D model of the highest quality.” via 3D Stoa
“We are setting up a new lab, the Playful Cultures Lab, at the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments” link via Erik Champion
“With each Armenian Khachkar bearing a unique pattern among a collection of 50,000 stones, the challenge of digitally preserving this rich cultural heritage becomes paramount.” via Harris He
“As part of our research project, we made a #3d scan of the globe [...] to record the current state as well as possible and to facilitate the investigation.” via Sanne Frequin
“The Oratory of the Palace of La Madraza undergoes a photogrammetry session” link via Miguel Ángel Molina Real
“Field Survey & Validation & Documentary shooting: Chamber & Tunnel at Mount Parker (柏架山)” via Geo-Project: Battle of Hong Kong 1941
“We have developed workshops on protocols for documentation and capture of heritage with digital technology within the framework of the Master's Degree in Virtual Heritage of the Universitat d'Alacant” via Javier Muñoz | also
Articles, Publications, Presentations, Courses, Jobs
Developing the MuseIT Virtual Inclusive Exhibition link via MuseIT Project (Horizon Europe) via Georgia Georgiou
Discover the heritage gems submitted to the Twin it! 3D for Europe's culture campaign link via Europeana
“Competence Centre for 3D (deployment)” European Comission Funding Tender link
Team Pursues Virtual, Physical Historic Preservation of Disappearing Black Schools link via Will Rourk
“Apply for our Certificate in Digital Tools” link via The Heritage Management Organization via Thomas Rigauts
“Lidar and Landscapes in the Archaeology of Greece: An International Workshop” video via Doug Daniels
“3D Digital Twins May Soon Offer Filmmakers Virtual Access to Spain’s Historical Sites, Protected Natural Wonders” link via Alan Lasky
Call for papers MDPI Journal: Technologies for Heritage Knowledge and Preservation: 3D Point Cloud Modelling, GIS, HBIM, Simulation, Immersive Experiences info via UNESCO and ERA Chairs on Digital Cultural Heritage
“Increasing the impact of vertebrate scientific collections through 3D imaging: The openVertebrate (oVert) Thematic Collections Network” link also “Scientists CT scanned thousands of natural history specimens, which you can access for free” video via David C. Blackburn, also link via Florida Museum
[FR] Tricher avec la lumière pour mieux percevoir / Cheat with light to perceive better “We present methods at the rendering stage that use lighting to show shape and depth in a 3D scene. ” article via Consortium 3DHN
“[...] publication of the special issue "Notre-Dame de Paris: a multidisciplinary scientific site" in The Journal of Cultural Heritage (Elsevier).” link via Livio De Luca
“Metrology Applications in Art and Cultural Heritage” link via Nordic Metrology Science
“Digital Twins and Sustainable Tourism: Reducing Ecological Footprints through Virtual Experiences” via Rubén Bernardino
“Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity” link via Monica Moscatelli
“Here is the weekly update on my progress to document the history, perspectives, and narratives of the Metaverse.” via Dirk Songür
“3D restitution method of the ceiling decorations of the large living room of the Saint-Maurice Residence in Cairo.” link
Recent Events
26 March 2024, Online
Webinar in a journey into the virtual, exploring 3D objects digitization in museums and libraries 🏛️ link via Naseej
March 21-24 2024, Online
XR4Heritage | INVISIBLES, Augmented Art Festival highlighting the unseen in history. 2024 theme: unknown and forgotten African heroes. More info.
6/7 March 2024, ES
II DIGITAL TWINS Technology Conference 2024 link via Giravolt
3D printing, CNC, & Physical Reproductions
[Featured Image] “A last look at the replica #mesolithic Star Carr frontlets (originals 9000BCE) before they go off to Yorkshire Museum. Accompanied by a replica of the #Megalosaurus dentary, original 166MYO, some T-Rex bones (~65MYO), a cave lion jaw (200KYO) & an Egyptian shabti from 600BCE.” via ThinkSee3D
“A replica of a plate armour vest you can try on. Created for Ballymoney Museum for its hashtag Access Heritage project.” via John Meneely
Interactive Games
[Featured Image] “[...] designers at Ubisoft on the digital reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral after the devastating fire of 2019. The video game 'Assassin's Creed Unity', which depicted the monument in great detail, became an essential tool for understanding and visualizing the original structure of the cathedral, thus facilitating restoration efforts.” via Emilio Hurtado Ruiz
“Fancy a visit to the museum? 🤓 The Groovy Gallery update is now available on Friends Vs. Friends” via RawFury
Wonders: Pyramid of Giza wins Gold Digital & Innovative Experience at The Anthem Awards via Preloaded
Miscellaneous 3D
[Featured Image] “Collaborating with the Deutsches Museum and our partner, Guy Middleton from 3Create, we've trained a NeRF model to demonstrate the current capabilities of our NeRF pipeline.” video via Nerfstudio Cloud
“A year ago, I exported the 3DGS PLY from Luma Labs AI of the Dotaku group housed in the Shimane Prefectural Ancient Izumo History Museum imported it into Postshot and saved it in Psht format” via Tommy Oshima
Gaussian splat of Christ the Redeemer statue via Jonathan Stephens
“This is a gaussian splat scene of Sagalassos in Turkey.” via Jonathan Stevens
Talley Abbey in Wales as a gaussian splat link via Cosmic Oak Media
“From the lobby exhibition at the Kitami Cultural Center. A pot-shaped pottery that is somewhat rare in the Satsumon culture.(Excavated from Minamimachi ruins, Kitami City)” via 熊木俊朗 / Toshiaki Kumaki
“Due to its success, the exhibition Armenia: Contemplating the Sacred has been extended until 26 May, allowing visitors an additional opportunity to discover its treasures [...] the 3D imagery of 8 significant Armenian religious sites provides a unique perspective on Armenian cultural heritage..” via Villa Empain - Fondation Boghossian
“Celebrate International Women's Day by exploring 4 new 3D models that tell stories of women shaping the landscape of professional sports. These objects are part of the Title IX collection from National Museum of American History” via Smithsonian 3D
“The archaeological reconstruction of the soldiers' tomb complex was the biggest project I've worked on so far.” via Jerome Rose
“Just as we found with the Belgian lidar data; if you want to see well preserved #WWI battlefield archaeology in France you have to look under the woodland areas.” via Mark Walters | also
“My interpretation of Ad Gefrin. The Royal residence of Northumbrian kings from the 6th & 7th Centuries.” via Simon Edwards
“Most of the Nagamochi-shaped, boat-shaped, and house-shaped sarcophagi in Okayama Prefecture have been converted into three-dimensional structures.” via nonaka_ko
“3D model of the largest freshwater odontocete published” link via MorphoMuseuM
“Here's something handy for you - a Palaeolithic handaxe!” link via Dr Li Sou
“2D and 3D Revit as-built conditions of the great Alberta Legislature Building in Edmonton” via Peyman Bashiri
“Three 3D models that I have modelled with Blender and textured in Substance Painter recently” via Glòria Ibars
“Thibault Guillaumont, co-founder of Holusion, worked on the holograms exhibited at the Notre-Dame de Paris exhibition at SUAD.” via Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
“Capitoline wolf” link via Cristian Gheorghe
“Vertebrates welcomes a distinguished guest: the Australopithecus Lucy” link via Samba Soussoko
“The Brotherhood of Our Lady of Humanity. Father Jesus of Nazareth.” via Toñi Rubio Nuñez
“Survey of a monument at Bagnolet by photogrammetry.” via Lorenzo Ascani
Photogrammetry timelapse via Terra Measurement Limited
“the well of the Citadel of Besançon” via Hugo Parent
“The Cistercian abbey of Saint-Jean d'Aulps in Haute-Savoie has revealed all its secrets to our dear BLK2FLY from another planet.” link via Hugo Parent
“Palazzo de Larderel, seat of the Palace of Justice, Livorno.” via IANUS srl
“My recent work of photogrammetry for Yagura, tomb caves, at Kamakura, Japan.” link via Kazushige Wada
“Happy St Patrick's Day from everyone at the Discovery Programme!” link via The Discovery Programme
“Malbork Castle covers an area of 21 hectares (the outermost castle walls) was built by the Teutonic Knights in 1406.” video via Arkadiusz Szadkowski
“An impressive, detailed 3D Revit model [of Oxford Town Hall] produced by our in-house Geospatial team.” via Ridge and Partners LLP
“Demo at the Bodleian yesterday to my team using the highly portable Palaeopi micro RTI dome. Capture to viewer in 10 minutes” via Richard Allen
Spielende Knaben, Ruth Schmidt Stockhausen via Verus Digital GmbH - CultArm3D
“Pathé camera photogrammetry model” video via Specimen 3D
Photogrammetry of the Priory Church of Aracena (Huelva) via Jesus Garcia Carpallo
“Today is #WorldWildlifeDay & are sharing our interactive Great Hammerhead & Giant Manta Ray 3D models. Both created to bring awareness & to educate.” via ANGARI Foundation
“The Old City of Jerusalem” link via Adam Havkin
“fly through tour of a museum with many paintings and sculptures and beautiful works of art in all styles” generated by Sora AI video is quite amusing via Tim Brookes
“I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Mermaid Inn, a 15th Centruy Public House in East Sussex, which claims to be the most haunted Pub in England.. 🍻” via Martin Harrington
“Virtual reconstruction of the Castle of Montcada (Barcelona) we have worked on a highly hypothetical proposal based on historical documentation” 2D render via Josep R. Casals
“Visit to Castelló d'Empúries to learn about its history and explore the possibilities of virtual reconstruction and its dissemination.” via Josep R. Casals
“a sculpture by famous artist Karl Storck, for Elena Isvoranu (d. 1874)” 3D link via Laurențiu - Marian Angheluță
“Turns out, if you disable the lights shadow with this clamped distance setup, you can get some really unique looks with it! ” (featuring lots of classical sculptures) via SMOUSE_CG
“Here’s a collection of our #3D renders to mark #WorldBookDay, ready to experience in #VR and #AR on Sketchfab!” link via Public Art UK
“3D model of the medieval aqueduct of Biar (Alicante). Performed by drone dji mavic 3 classic [...] and #sonya7riv from a server.” 3D via Eloy Poveda Hernández
“one of the three stones inside the Broomend of Crichie henge.” via Archaeoptics 3D
“[...] beautiful 17th century room with detailed stucco work [...] The built-in flash and axial camera of the Trimble X12 made a better choice working with RealWorks then all the others... ” via Jacek Kwiatkowski
“After having carried out the virtualization of different models related to Iberian ceramics, I share with you this Kalathos (S.III B.C.-S.I B.C.).” via Ana Fernández Valera
“I posted a new short photogrammetry showcase on YouTube featuring a 1968 sculpture with an interesting signature, which I digitised this month at Șerban Vodă "Bellu" Cemetery in Bucharest.” video | 3D via Laurențiu - Marian Angheluță via The M@ttia Project
“Incidentally scanning one of my favourite buildings in Canterbury recently - not a 90degree angle in sight!” via Tim Beach
“New species alert! Meet Cosmoselachus mehlingi, a 326-million-year-old shark-like critter named after Senior Museum Specialist Carl Mehling.” link via American Museum of Natural History
“Thornton Abbey: We are excited to share the results of our recent heritage photogrammetry survey! Our team had the privilege of capturing and documenting every intricate detail of this remarkable site. Using advanced photogrammetry techniques, we have created stunning renders using the powerful Unreal Engine 5 software.” via 360 Group
“Ancient City of Aizanoi stadium entrance gates 3D : Coordinated point cloud and solid model created with the combination of iPhone 14 Promax, Polycam Pro and Autodesk Recap” via Çağrı Sarıkaya
“Basilica of Notre-Dame de l'Épine with this little zoom on the main portal. Drawing made from the 3d scanner and drone survey by Fabien DENIS heritage architect for a 1/50th scale rendering.” via Jean-Marc ANNERON
Virtual reconstruction of The Mosque of Cortijo del Centeno via EUSEBI SEDEÑO CASTELLNOU
“3D Morse telegraph photogrammetry model captured with Capturing Reality and rendered with Unreal Engine” link via Specimen 3D
“Check out the details of this stone church! ” via Cristian Gheorghe
“Continuing our exploration of the church of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, today we unveil the superposition of the 2D plans made for this project above the "X-ray" point cloud” Nicolas Trültzsch
“Revealing the full plan of the well preserved Welsh motte and bailey castle known as Domen Gastell at Llanfechain, Powys using #lidar” via Mark Waters