Photogrammetry versus 3D scanner: producing 3D models of museums' artifacts (original) (raw)

Purpose-This paper aims to help archaeologists, museums' curators and technicians in understanding the principle of using the photogrammetry and 3D scanner for the museum archaeological objects in a practical way by presenting specific examples for both methods. Another purpose is to evaluate the performance offered by the photogrammetry and the three-dimensional (3D) scanner device, with the aim of providing a suitable solution to the different shapes and sizes of the archaeological objects. Design/methodology/approach-The author used the camera Canon EOS 1300 D for photographing and Einscan Pro 2X Plus as a 3D scanning device for several years on different kinds of objects made of various materials, including ceramic, stone, glass and metal. Findings-This paper showed that both approaches create 3D models with high resolution in easy and different ways. Practical implications-Handling objects and preparing them for photographing or scanning has involved a number of caveats and challenges regarding the risk of damage that the author had to bear in mind. Originality/value-This paper is completely based on the author's personal experiences of creating 3D image of various objects in the project of Documentation of Objects in the Jordanian Archaeological Museums.