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Exposing Hidden Collections Through Photogrammetry

Home / Topics / Digital Curation / Exposing Hidden Collections Through Photogrammetry

May 23, 2023

Bill Winston
GIS and Data Visualization Analyst
Washington University in St. Louis

Jennifer Moore
Head of Data Services
Washington University in St. Louis

Skye Lacerte
Modern Graphic History Library Curator
Washington University in St. Louis

Robert Morgan
Teaching Professor of Performing Arts
Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University Libraries maintains a physical collection of models created by set designer John Ezell as part of his design process. These objects are delicate and not able to be easily shared with patrons. The Data Services team has developed a workflow using photogrammetry and 3D modeling to create digital copies of the scenes that can be shared through a browser-based interface. This briefing will introduce the collection, describe the workflow to capture photos, and share the processing used to create digital models. The initial goal is to facilitate long-term access and increase engagement with these hidden resources, but the methods have application to a wide variety of artifacts and other 3D objects.

Storymap describing the process: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7510383e8d284878bbdd89ea80dbbb82

John Ezell Collection Finding Aid: https://aspace.wustl.edu/repositories/3/resources/469

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Filed Under: Digital Curation, Digital Humanities, Digital Libraries, Digital Preservation, Emerging Technologies, May 2023 Pre-Recorded Project Briefing Series, Metadata, Pre-Recorded Project Briefing Pages, Special Collections, Teaching & Learning
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Last updated:  Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

 

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