Functionality vs Realism in 3D Modelling

I’m currently looking through the literature on 3D reconstruction as part of my PhD, and I thought I would share here some useful points I am gathering through this process. I’ve specifically been looking at publications prior to the year 2001, attempting to discover the ideas that created this field in the first place and […]

A Unity 3D script for displaying uncertainty in 3D Reconstructions.

Following up from my latest post, I wanted to share with you one of the solutions I used as part of my MPhil project. As discussed, a real problem with 3D Reconstruction in archaeology is the subjectivity of the modelling process. While Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning record archaeological features as they are, reconstructions rely on […]

On the Subject of Accountability

A few posts ago I talked about metadata and paradata. On this topic, just a few days ago I came across an interesting article by Dave Sims (1997), with references to Harrison Eiteljorg’s work. It was published in IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, and it provides interesting insight into the history of 3D Reconstruction in […]

Part 3 – Sources and Paradata

What is the first step in 3D reconstruction? Sources! How do we make sure the sources are precise and how can we assure people understand the accuracy of the final results? A look on metadata and paradata.

Part 2 – 3D Reconstruction Literature

A look into projects that have helped shape 3D reconstruction, from serious games to accuracy. Additionally, what are the main point of critique when it comes to modelling?

PART 1 – Visualisation

What is Visualisation and why is it important? What is the difference between Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and 3D Reconstruction and how can you use this to your advantage?

Agisoft Photoscan

If you have been following this blog for some time, you will know that when it comes to Photogrammetric reconstructions I have always been a strong supporter of 123D Catch by Autodesk. I find that it is by far the easiest program to use, yet the results are still amazing. Recently they have released a paid […]

Photogrammetric Recording of Subvertical Pits

Up to now in my blog I have been trying to outline the uses of Photogrammetry in the two main areas of archaeology, recording and interpretation. Some things I have discussed were specific to preserving as much data as possible of an archaeological feature or object, by creating a virtual copy of it. Other posts […]

Bigger And Better: Photogrammetry Of Buildings

Photogrammetry is definitely the “new” thing in archaeology, slowly clawing its way into how we treat and record archaeological sites. As far as its potentials go though, there is still a lot of research to be done, in order to assess the uses that this technology has, but also the limits that we will have […]

Recreating Tower Of London Graffiti Using Photogrammetry

Last weekend I visited the Tower of London, which gave me a great opportunity to try out some of the Photogrammetry ideas I have had in the past few weeks. Apart from testing 123D Catch out on large monuments and entire palace façades, I decided (thanks to the suggestion of Helene Murphy) to try modelling […]