The Secret of Surfaces – Eventbrite link
Delivered by Marta Pilarska, Historic Environment Scotland
28th September, 10.00 am – 5 pm
The Green Room, Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ
£10.00 regular tickets
£8.00 students
RTI is a non-invasive imaging technique for documenting the surfaces of archaeological objects, intricately carved stonework, works of art or archive material.
Combining the data from many images of the object, RTI produces files that show the object’s surface interactively in detail. A special RTI Viewer software enables us to manipulate the light source within the image – making us see the object lit from different angles. This creates a 3D effect of the virtual surface structure.
The RTI training course will show the possibilities of documentation for a range of objects and materials – from the mapping of archaeological artefacts to monitoring flaking paint layers or the growth of mould on archival documents, to detecting fine details of wax seals.
Marta Pilarska will take the attendees through the basic steps of taking RTI-compatible photographs, capturing and processing the images with the software to create interactive RTI image files.
Museum and heritage professionals, conservators and everyone interested in RTI are welcome.
Attendees may bring their own objects to image. During the session, we will be able to capture 3-4 datasets and the final selection of objects to be documented will be made on the day of the event. However, pre-event consultations regarding suggested objects are encouraged. Original objects, whether works on paper or 3D objects are ideal although you might find less valuable (but still historic) artefacts easier to transport. Small to medium size historic objects from ‘handling collections’ are ideal.
Participants bringing their own laptop are asked to make sure their laptops are PAT tested!
Marta Pilarska is an artworks conservator and digital heritage specialist. Her professional interests focus on exploring how digital technologies combined with conservation science can aid heritage preservation.
