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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 284 — The Art of Photogrammetry for Artifact Analysis
Photogrammetry is one of the most powerful modern tools used in artifact authentication, conservation, and appraisal. By capturing a structured sequence of overlapping photos, experts can generate precise 3D models that reveal surface geometry, structural irregularities, manufacturing traits, and restoration evidence far beyond what standard photographs can show. Today, museums, archaeological teams, insurers, and authentication professionals rely on photogrammetry to document artifacts non-invasively and uncover details invisible to the human eye.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 284 — The Art of Photogrammetry for Artifact Analysis provides a complete professional workflow for capturing, reconstructing, and interpreting 3D models of artifacts. This guide explains camera setup, rotation sequencing, lighting strategy, scaling accuracy, mesh interpretation, and digital-forensics techniques to ensure reliable results and defensible professional documentation.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Capture high-resolution images optimized for clean 3D reconstruction
Use 70–80% image overlap, rotational passes & multi-row sequences
Control lighting to eliminate glare, hotspots & shadow distortion
Detect repairs, recarving, sanding, tool marks & casting irregularities
Analyze dense point clouds, polygon meshes & texture maps
Separate digital reconstruction noise from real physical characteristics
Use scale bars, coded markers & reference objects for measurement accuracy
Interpret surface geometry, symmetry, wear patterns & erosion traits
Apply photogrammetry to coins, small artifacts, sculpture & architectural fragments
Use macro and polarized-light setups for micro-level forensic work
Integrate 3D models into provenance documentation, appraisal reports & conservation planning
Follow ethical standards for digital documentation and long-term archival storage
Volume 284 provides collectors, archaeologists, conservators, and appraisers with a full, lab-grade framework for applying photogrammetry—enhancing authentication accuracy, improving documentation quality, and elevating the professional standard of artifact evaluation.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
Photogrammetry is one of the most powerful modern tools used in artifact authentication, conservation, and appraisal. By capturing a structured sequence of overlapping photos, experts can generate precise 3D models that reveal surface geometry, structural irregularities, manufacturing traits, and restoration evidence far beyond what standard photographs can show. Today, museums, archaeological teams, insurers, and authentication professionals rely on photogrammetry to document artifacts non-invasively and uncover details invisible to the human eye.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 284 — The Art of Photogrammetry for Artifact Analysis provides a complete professional workflow for capturing, reconstructing, and interpreting 3D models of artifacts. This guide explains camera setup, rotation sequencing, lighting strategy, scaling accuracy, mesh interpretation, and digital-forensics techniques to ensure reliable results and defensible professional documentation.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Capture high-resolution images optimized for clean 3D reconstruction
Use 70–80% image overlap, rotational passes & multi-row sequences
Control lighting to eliminate glare, hotspots & shadow distortion
Detect repairs, recarving, sanding, tool marks & casting irregularities
Analyze dense point clouds, polygon meshes & texture maps
Separate digital reconstruction noise from real physical characteristics
Use scale bars, coded markers & reference objects for measurement accuracy
Interpret surface geometry, symmetry, wear patterns & erosion traits
Apply photogrammetry to coins, small artifacts, sculpture & architectural fragments
Use macro and polarized-light setups for micro-level forensic work
Integrate 3D models into provenance documentation, appraisal reports & conservation planning
Follow ethical standards for digital documentation and long-term archival storage
Volume 284 provides collectors, archaeologists, conservators, and appraisers with a full, lab-grade framework for applying photogrammetry—enhancing authentication accuracy, improving documentation quality, and elevating the professional standard of artifact evaluation.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access