Virtual Museums: Combining 3D Modelling, Photogrammetry and Gaming Software

I wrote the post below yesterday night, but since it was written I’ve managed to create at least a part of what is described in the text, which is shown in the video above. Hence keep in mind that the rest of the post may be slightly different from what is in the video. One […]

Basics of Coding for Archaeology: Scripts and Text

Before reading this post, please look at my previous post. Seriously, it will mean nothing to you otherwise. Yesterday I went through the basic layout of Game Maker, and explained the difference between rooms, sprites and objects, as well as basic commands using events and actions. Today we will expand this last concept and look […]

Basics of Coding for Archaeological Programs: Game Maker Overview

I am not a coder. I am especially not a gaming coder. I am however an archaeologist interested in all aspects of digital archaeology, from 3D modelling to Cad surveys, and I enjoy bending the original use of programs to fit my own needs. The best example I’ve ever seen of this is when some […]

Using Gaming Software for Archaeology

Say you have a large archaeological site with many features and much to show. Say you want your site to be accessible to everyone who has an interest in it, regardless of their knowledge of the period or of archaeology in general. How would you go about showing what you have found in the most […]