1 00:00:07,990 --> 00:00:16,660 In the fall of 2018, Butler University announced the sale of a Salvador Dali ballet backdrop. A Salvador Dali. 2 00:00:16,660 --> 00:00:21,520 The sale of this backdrop sparked an investigation by the Butler University Libraries and Center 3 00:00:21,520 --> 00:00:27,880 for Academic Technology into how to preserve the 3D art collection at Butler University. 4 00:00:27,880 --> 00:00:32,200 As our team at Butler set off to begin digitizing 3D artifacts, 5 00:00:32,200 --> 00:00:42,740 we applied for and received funding from an innovation grant sponsored by the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana, also known as PALNI. 6 00:00:42,740 --> 00:00:45,290 As a small liberal arts institution, 7 00:00:45,290 --> 00:00:57,600 Butler University looked for a solution that would address the various challenges of this project with a focus on a low cost solution. 8 00:00:57,600 --> 00:01:07,110 While institutions with more funding may consider investing in a DSLR camera and photogrammetry software like Agisoft Metashape, 9 00:01:07,110 --> 00:01:11,970 our team found free or open source softwares rendered 3D objects low. 10 00:01:11,970 --> 00:01:18,120 We used Focos, a free iOS large aperture camera app, Meshroom, 11 00:01:18,120 --> 00:01:24,630 and then we purchased Photoshop and a computer with a more powerful graphics card. 12 00:01:24,630 --> 00:01:35,110 Now we'll take a deeper look into the process used to create the 3D objects and a deeper look into the training course created as a project outcome. 13 00:01:35,110 --> 00:01:42,370 Our team has experimented with low cost ways of conducting photogrammetry through its various processes, 14 00:01:42,370 --> 00:01:50,290 the steps necessary to this process include capturing images, processing, creating, publishing, and storing the object. 15 00:01:50,290 --> 00:01:57,480 This allows for otherwise unavailable cultural artifacts to be made accessible to a broader audience. 16 00:01:57,480 --> 00:02:06,230 A series of images are taken of an object at various angles. These images are then batch edited and prepared for 3D processing. 17 00:02:06,230 --> 00:02:11,930 Processing involves the images being layered and built up in special software to create the model. 18 00:02:11,930 --> 00:02:16,790 The model is then edited and polished on more software before publication. 19 00:02:16,790 --> 00:02:24,650 A training course in Canvas was created in order to help users within the community understand and implement photogrammetry. 20 00:02:24,650 --> 00:02:31,700 This course works on a badge system and awards participants a certificate of completion at the end of the training. 21 00:02:31,700 --> 00:02:35,840 In recent months, the Canvas course has been utilized by the Butler University 22 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:43,010 Ancient Mediterranean Cultures and Archeology Mobile Lab to digitally preserve objects gifted from Newfields. 23 00:02:43,010 --> 00:02:48,010 Photogrammetry has also been used by the Digital Scholarship Lab in Irwin Library 24 00:02:48,010 --> 00:02:53,200 to create an exhibit on African art in the Eiteljorg Collection present at Butler. 25 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:55,190 For more information on this course, 26 00:02:55,190 --> 00:02:59,270 visit the QR code highlighted on the screen. 27 00:02:59,270 --> 00:03:06,740 Overall, our initial grant funded project has allowed us to continue the momentum in areas related to 3D digital imaging, 28 00:03:06,740 --> 00:03:15,260 virtual reality and augmented reality. Both Butler University Libraries and the Center for Academic Technology hope to continue 29 00:03:15,260 --> 00:03:23,450 facilitating opportunities around 3D digital imaging technologies and methods like photogrammetry. 30 00:03:23,450 --> 00:03:25,700 Currently, Butler University faculty, 31 00:03:25,700 --> 00:03:33,530 academic staff, and students can engage in digital imaging at Irwin Library in the Digital Scholarship Lab located on the first floor. 32 00:03:33,530 --> 00:03:41,180 The lab is outfitted with a variety of different scanners that can be used in digitizing collections and items on site. 33 00:03:41,180 --> 00:03:46,040 It is also within the lab that you'll be able to find the equipment and access to the software that was used to 34 00:03:46,040 --> 00:03:49,600 conduct our photogrammetry project. 35 00:03:49,600 --> 00:03:56,560 If you're interested in using the Digital Scholarship Lab or would like to know more about the technology within the space, 36 00:03:56,560 --> 00:04:01,010 follow the link on this slide to learn more. 37 00:04:01,010 --> 00:04:08,330 In addition to digital imaging, Butler students, faculty and staff will be able to conduct 3D printing with CAT's 38 00:04:08,330 --> 00:04:17,240 new FlashForge 3D printer. Replicas of digitized objects can be made using the 3D printer. 39 00:04:17,240 --> 00:04:24,130 More details on the 3D printer and other VR initiatives will be coming from CAT in the Fall 2021. 40 00:04:24,130 --> 00:04:26,470 Now that you've been introduced to our project, 41 00:04:26,470 --> 00:04:37,390 please feel free to explore the full collection items we were able to digitize within the timeframe of our project by using the link on this slide. 42 00:04:37,390 --> 00:04:42,550 Then if you're interested in using the photogrammetry course that we developed, 43 00:04:42,550 --> 00:04:52,210 use the QR code on the right to fill out an interest survey. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and learn about our project. 44 00:04:52,210 --> 00:04:55,906 If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.