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Using 3D

Using 3D Scans and Animations

Once captured in 3D, then anything is possible...

Science and Research

• Provide data tresearchers for analysis and examination, while reducing loan costs.
• Provide consultation and intellectual assistance on the use, dissemination and potential of 3D computer graphic methods.
• Create virtual palaeontological reconstructions of extinct animals.
• Create cutting-edge animations and simulations that can be used ttest scientific hypotheses and test scientific theories.
• Visualize CT data.
• Visualize data in new and dynamic ways.

Conservation

• Compare data to monitor deterioration of colour-changes over time, thereby also facilitating preventative conservation and reduce the handling of artefacts and specimens.
• Archiving and maintaining 3D scans for short-term and long-term permanent storage.
• Using 3D printing technology to create replicas of rare and delicate specimens sthat original specimens are not handled and are conserved.

Documentation and Dissemination

• Enriching text records by capturing the geometry and colour of objects; the data are accurate and reach an almost microscopic scale.
• Creating derivative media file-types for scientific presentations, manuscript content, images and videos.
• Using 3D PDFs for easy file transfer.
• Providing 3D scans in a variety of file sizes and formats that cater to specific audiences.

Exhibitions

• Virtual display of artefacts and specimens that are in storage, or are difficult tdisplay tthe public.
• Technical and scientific animations that help explain, entertain and educate audiences.
• Architectural visualizations of gallery spaces for designers and builders taid in conceptual design.

Public Education and Communication

• Enhance gallery content with state-of-the-art 3D scans, animations and interactives to provide dynamic learning experiences.
• Provide consultation and media requirements for teachers, educators and communicators to enhance their teaching programmes and public presentations.

Web

• Attract and enthral new audiences with unparalleled interactivity.
• Give viewers the ability to manipulate objects in a way that had been impossible before this technology.
• Provide entertaining and educational animations and interactives that can be used as teaching aids.
• Enhance web pages.
• Attract more and larger audiences.

Commercial Products

• 3D scans, animations and Flash interactives for all industry types
• 3D printing, or rapid-prototyping
• biomedical, scientific and technical illustrations
• graphic designs.

Client List

• Canadian Museum of Civilization
• Canadian Conservation Institute
• Royal Ontario Museum
• McGill University
• Carleton University
• National Film Board
• Guy Harrison, luthier (maker of violins)
• Library and Archives Canada
• McCord Museum
• Jay Ingram, Canadian science journalist and host of Daily Planet
• Prionet
• and more.