3D Models

Computer generated interactive 3D models of stitched sculptures created by Claire B Jones

Photogrammetry is a means to convert real world objects into 3D data stored electronically.

The models below were created by taking between 200-250 photographs of each piece of artwork, and running the images through photogrammetry software. The specialized software extracts and calculates 3D information based on the photographs to create a digital 3D model.

These are not videos, but interactive models. Use your mouse or touch screen to interact directly with each model.

Whole Surface: Reaching 3 – 10″ x 8.5″ x 7″

Arches 1 – 10″ x 7″ x 6.5″

Catenoid 1 – 10.5″ x 10″ x 7″

This is my first forage into the world of photogrammetry and my success has been limited. I forced myself to work with the tools I already had available as much as possible. The resulting models are low quality, and much of the stitch detail of the original artwork has been lost. Future development is planned where I will work to improve the overall quality of the models.

For curious individuals like myself a summary of the tools used is below:-
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD 1200 IS point and shoot
Photo Shoot Setup:- outdoors, overcast day with no wind, as the artwork is very light
Computer:- Non CUDA Intel Laptop running Windows 10
Software: – Agisoft Metashape Standard, (30 day free trial, $179), blender (open source), babylon.js (open source)