Photogrammetry as Preservation

Photogrammetry has become the answer to many questions, whether that question is how to easily track an object's status through conservation, how to share it with a wider audience, or how to make sure it endures through potential disasters. Technology that could only be afforded by few just a decade ago is becoming more and more widespread - and can be easily accessed on a tablet or smartphone.

The last section of this manual by Portland Museum discusses using just your tablet to create a 3D model: https://simplebooklet.com/portlandmuseumvolunteermanual#page=35

 

This video shows you how to take phone or camera photos and use free computer software to do the same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45D0pFdqVgw