ORGANIZER/PRESENTER:
Otto Luna, Visual Resources Librarian, University of New Hampshire
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.
Photogrammetry, the process of creating 3D digital models from a series of still photographs, has the potential of making cultural heritage objects and collections more accessible. The low-cost and relatively easy-to-learn technique allows for the quick creation of highly-accurate 3D renderings of objects, from small statuettes, to entire buildings and historic sites. Several cultural heritage institutions, including the British Museum and the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais, are already employing photogrammetry to provide greater access to their collections. And the technique was a key topic of conversation at a recent conference on 2D and 3D photography held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam (http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/2d3d). Given the increasing importance of 3D visualization in the cultural heritage field, this workshop will focus on the basics of photogrammetry, from image capture and editing, to working with photogrammetry software such as Agisoft Photoscan and Autodesk Remake, to editing and sharing 3D models on websites such as Sketchfab. Employing a small statuette as a working example, the 4-hour-long workshop will include discussions, demonstrations and hands-on activities on all aspects of the photogrammetry workflow. The end result of the workshop will be the creation of a 3D model similar to the one available at this link: https://skfb.ly/6pNoN. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be empowered to begin their own experiments in photogrammetry.
This session will present case studies on the use of MDID with local collections and its integration with other systems.
Joseph Anderson: In our presentation, we will discuss the development of SPARC Digital, a site integrating our MDID3 instance with the Omeka platform. This new site makes uses of various features of each respective platform to showcase our collections to new audiences in novel ways.
Lesley Chapman: At Colgate we use MDID not only for our collections of teaching images, but also to manage departmental and faculty resources in various sub-collections. The well-established sub-collections include a selection of images from exhibitions in our departmental gallery and multiple research image collections scanned from the personal slides of individual faculty.
Eleanor Gatewood: Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) began using MDID in 2007 for its now 25,000 digital image collection of art history images for teaching purposes. Over the past 10 years, KCAD has broadened the scope of MDID, and moved outside the Art History program, by using the database as a repository of student work for assessment and accreditation purposes. KCAD also has created collections in MDID which document gallery exhibitions, as well as specialized collections showcasing the Kendall Furniture collection, and David Wolcott Kendall archives. The multifaceted usability of MDID allows for unlimited specialized collections and KCAD will continue to push the boundaries of its digital image database.
Meghan Rubenstein: In the Art Department at Colorado College we are testing ways to expand the use of MDID both in and out of the classroom. Our initial focus has been creating sub-collections to help facilitate student research. We have also begun using MDID to archive student, faculty, and alumni work along with departmental activities, such as exhibitions, course demonstrations, field trips, and events.
Jane Golden is Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, overseeing its growth from a small city agency to the nation’s largest mural program and a model for community development around the globe. Under Golden’s direction, the Mural Arts Program has created more than 3,800 landmark works of public art through innovative collaborations with community-based organizations, city agencies, nonprofits, schools, the private sector, and philanthropies. Sought after as an expert on urban transformation through art, Golden has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2017 ACE (Mentor Program) Person of the Year Award, the 2016 Women of Distinction Award from the Philadelphia Business Journal, the 2016 Paul Philippe Cret Award from the American Institute of Architects, the 2016 Woman of Influence Award from Pearl S. Buck International, the Philadelphia Award, The Hepburn Medal from the Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center at Bryn Mawr College, the Visionary Woman Award from Moore College of Art & Design, the 2012 Governor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts, a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania Award from former Governor Edward G. Rendell, the Adela Dwyer / St. Thomas Peace Award from Villanova University, LaSalle University’s Alumni Association’s Signum Fidei Medal, and an Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Award. Golden has co-authored three books about the murals in Philadelphia. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Pennsylvania and Moore College of Art & Design. She holds an MFA from Rutgers University, degrees in fine arts and political science from Stanford University, and honorary degrees from Drexel University, St. Joseph’s University, Swarthmore College, Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, Widener University, Haverford College, and Villanova University. In addition, Golden serves on the Mayor’s Cultural Advisory Council, the Penn Museum Advisory Committee, and the board of directors of The Heliotrope Foundation.
Jane’s work highlights the rewarding nature of collaborative work and creative thinking. Mural Arts Philadelphia is more than an organization that creates works of public art; its complex projects defy concise definition. They are about art, but they are also about collaboration, public history, civic engagement, restorative justice, and civic discourse. Just as many cities around the world have found inspiration in the work of Mural Arts Philadelphia, I think we will all find inspiration and motivation in Jane’s address at VRA 2018.
ORGANIZER/PRESENTER:
In this session Andreas Knab from vrcHost will share updates made to the MDID3 application over the past year, including the 2017 MDID 3.2 release and the upcoming version 3.3 with a replacement for the integrated ImageViewer. Topics for discussion include software and hardware requirements, installation issues, best practices, system integration, custom application development, etc. This informative session is open to anyone using or interested in MDID. Adequate time for a question and answer period will follow the presentation.
This session will review the current status of the law of fair use for visual and multi-media artists, providing practical guidance for artists as well as visual resource professionals. Following an overview of the subject matter of copyright and the exclusive rights in copyrighted works, a survey of the law of fair use will focus on the string of appropriation art cases involving Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, as well as other creators, decided by U.S. federal courts between 1992 and 2017. The session will conclude with a critical assessment of codes of best practices for artists and creators, including the College Art Association’s Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for the Visual Arts, and the Documentary Filmmakers’ Statement of Best Practices.
A highlight of the Conference, the Members & Awards Lunch brings colleagues together for an opportunity to relax and socialize over lunch in an elegant setting. The festivities include recognition of the Association’s honors and awards recipients along with the generous donors who have made these awards available.
PLEASE NOTE: The cost of this event is included in your conference registration fee. However, prior registration for this event is required for purposes of room scheduling and catering arrangements.
