(Any one of those oughta class up the ol’ bedsit…) You can also embark on a virtual tour of some of the global locations whose splendors are being scanned, programmed, and rendered in resin.Ī virtual trip to Paris takes in some of the Louvre’s greatest 3-dimensional hits: the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss. Keep an eye peeled for competitions, like this one, which was won by a photo editor and retoucher with no formal 3-D training.Īrt lovers with little inclination to crack out the 3D printer will find interesting essays on such topics as the Gates of Hell, scanning in the pandemic, and the history of hairstyles in sculpture Got an unreachable object you’re itching to print? Take a look at the drone photogrammetry tutorial to prep yourself for taking a good scan - rotate slowly, remember the importance of light, and get up to speed on your drone by test-driving it in an open location. Here you will find helpful tips for beginners hoping to produce realistic looking skulls and sculptures - control your temperature, shake your resin, and learn from your mistakes. Since we last wrote about this free, open source initiative in 2017, Scan the World has added Google Arts and Culture to the many cultural institutions with whom it partners, expanding both its audience and the audience of the museums who allow items in their collections to be scanned prior to 3D printing.Ĭommunity contributors have uploaded scan data for over 18,000 sculptures and artifacts onto the platform.Ĭhina and India are actively courting participants to make some of their treasures available.Īlthough Scan the World is searchable by collection, artist, and location, with so many options, the community blog is a great place to start.
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