In a previous post we discussed the fascinating work from friends using photogrammetry to create 3D models of objects and buildings. But what to do with the model? What is the role of 3D models in conservation and museums?
A few months later, the adventure continues with the project e-thesaurus that works on 3D models for pieces of goldsmithery from the XI’s and XII’s century.
They are now expanding on promotion of heritage of various sort through 3D models. The researchers are partnering with the startup Holusion who’s initial work focus around holographic hardware, but has been developing a software based on the open source 3D explorer and authoring tool suite Smithsonian Voyager.
This software is used with the e-thesaurus project to allow museums to manage a catalog of 3D models, and create annotations and tours on the object.
The additional layer on the Smithsonian’s system allows for user management and display a catalog plugged on the institution’s database of digital 3D content.
A model can be uploaded, annotated and easily embedded in a website.