Post by Admin on Sept 28, 2013 10:48:53 GMT -5
Science Museum unveils virtual shipping galleries:
A unique 3D point cloud model of the Science Museum’s shipping galleries, created from 2 billion precise measurements, was unveiled today in a first for the UK museums sector.
Originally opened in 1963, the shipping galleries were home to the Museum’s maritime collection until 2012, whenthe galleries closed to make way for InformationAge, a new gallery opening in September 2014. Before the 1800 objects on display were moved into storage, the Science Museum worked with UCLand ScanLAB Projects to create a 3D point cloud model, documenting and digitally preserving the galleries for everyone.
The 3D model and accompanying video tour, narrated by curator oftransport David Rooney, will ensure that the shipping galleries and objects remain accessible, albeit virtually, for future generations to explore and learn from.
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A unique 3D point cloud model of the Science Museum’s shipping galleries, created from 2 billion precise measurements, was unveiled today in a first for the UK museums sector.
Originally opened in 1963, the shipping galleries were home to the Museum’s maritime collection until 2012, whenthe galleries closed to make way for InformationAge, a new gallery opening in September 2014. Before the 1800 objects on display were moved into storage, the Science Museum worked with UCLand ScanLAB Projects to create a 3D point cloud model, documenting and digitally preserving the galleries for everyone.
The 3D model and accompanying video tour, narrated by curator oftransport David Rooney, will ensure that the shipping galleries and objects remain accessible, albeit virtually, for future generations to explore and learn from.
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