This impressive nose is over a metre long and was scanned in collaboration between the Learning Media team and the Natural History Museum recently.
Monthly 3D Model – Sawfish Rostrum
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Monthly 3D Model – Brown and Green Sgraffito Ware Goblet
Found in the Archaeological digs around the Cypriot town of Morphou, this colourful goblet found the the UNE Museum of Antiquities' Stewart Collection is an excellent example of the Sgraffito techniques that became increasingly more popular throughout Europe &...
Monthly Model – Shiva Nataraja Statuette
The Model - Shiva Nataraja Statuette difficulties with minor movements - MA2006.24.1 This model is a near perfect example of some of the harder aspects of objects to capture, ranging from its darker colouration, metal material, thin figure & moving parts! All we...
Monthly 3D Model – Ushabti photogrammetry
Our second installment of the monthly scan series. This is another great example of 3D media currently being used around the University. This model is a Plaster Worker Ushabti, an example of Egyptian Grave Goods meant to represent workers who would serve the deceased in the next life…
Monthly 3D Model – Homo floresiensis skull
The first in a series showcasing some of the great examples of 3D media currently being used around the University. This model is a simulacra of a simulacra, a model made of a cast made of the original. Apart from being fun, it draws some interesting questions – how far away from the original…
Project Uplift – Update 4th November
This is the first in a regular series of post to provide you with an update on the activities of Project Uplift. More information on the project can be found at the project website. Unit Uplift Pilot A total of 30 units were nominated by the faculties (10 per...
A Journey Through Time and Space: 3D and 360 in Learning & Teaching
Greg Dorrian recently presented to the Ascilite TELedvisors SIG, showcasing 3D and 360 initiatives in learning and teaching – you can catch up with the recording and slides to see how UNE is leading the sector in this area.
We scanned a dinosaur!
Now we have your attention! Did you know we have 3D scanning equipment to make physical objects digital? Talk about a great way to take object-based learning online! Watch a video of some of the latest 3D scanning projects from within the Learning Media team.
3D light scans out-shines photogrammetry in the digitisation process.
What is 3D digitising? What is photogrammetry or light-based scanning? Which is best to start with? Read through this post and see some examples that UNE are currently using.
WORKSHOP: Applying 3D technologies for enhanced student learning
Offered: Monday 8th November 11:10 am – 11:50 am (Registrations close - Monday 8th November 9:30 am) Duration: 40 minutes Location: Zoom session Presenters: Greg Dorrian, Jackson Shoobert, Raph Roberts The use of 3D tech in online teaching and learning is...