Pharaoh Secrets
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project overview
This project involves 3D-scanned artifacts from the Cairo Museum, with meticulous retouching, material adjustments, and optimized topology. The scanning process employed cutting-edge 3D scanning devices, which utilize different techniques depending on the object’s complexity, size, and level of detail required.
Here are some of the primary techniques:
MAIN FEATURES
Laser Scanning
- Laser scanners project laser beams across the surface of the object and measure the time
or angle it takes for the beam to reflect back. This technique is ideal for capturing highly
accurate geometric details. - Devices Used: Terrestrial Laser Scanners (TLS), handheld laser scanners.
Accuracy: Sub-millimeter precision, perfect for objects with fine engravings or irregular
surfaces.
Output: Dense point cloud data, converted to 3D meshes. - Structured Light Scanning
- This method projects a pattern of light onto the object and captures how the pattern
deforms around its surface. It is highly effective for medium-sized objects and provides
high resolution without contact. - Devices Used: Artec 3D scanners, Creaform GoScan.
Accuracy: Similar to laser scanning but faster, with real-time feedback.
Applications: Ideal for artifacts where color and texture preservation are essential.
Photogrammetry
- Photogrammetry relies on multiple photographs taken from various angles, and
specialized software processes these images to generate a 3D model. - Devices Used: High-resolution cameras (e.g., DSLRs or mirrorless), drones for larger
objects.
Benefits: Cost-effective, great for capturing textures and colors alongside geometry.
Limitations: May struggle with highly reflective or transparent surfaces.
Post-Processing in Unreal Engine
After scanning, the raw data underwent retopology to reduce polygon counts, while
baking texture maps (like diffuse, normal, and specular) ensured high visual quality.
These optimized assets were integrated into Unreal Engine, making them ready for real-
time applications such as AR/VR or interactive game environments. - This combination of techniques ensures each asset captures both the geometry and
essence of the original artifact, preserving cultural heritage while enhancing usability in
digital
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