Project · BERLIN, Germany
Shape-From-Shading 3D reconstruction On-Line Tool
An open-source, cloud-based tool that reconstructs the 3D surface of squeezes, seals and other inscribed objects from photos taken under different lighting.
Our interdisciplinary team is happy to present today in Berlin’s Digital Classicist Seminar series the new on-line tool for 3D reconstruction of epigraphic squeezes using our shape-from-shading technique (MVA 2010). The new tool that replaces our older Digital Epigraphy Toolbox can be accessed in the following address:
digitalepigraphy.github.io/db/app/sfs.html
The new on-line tool utilizes cloud technology to store, process, and disseminate the results of the 3D reconstruction algorithm. It allows the users to upload pictures of a flat inscribed object (such as epigraphic squeeze, paper embossment, seal, inscriptions, casts of coins, and others), taken from the same perspective using 2 or 4 different lighting conditions.
The users then, can process the photos and produce the heightmap and normal map of the depicted surface.
A variety of sample projects is provided to help you familiarize yourself with the features and options of the software.
The software is open-source and the source code can be accessed within the application from the menu About > For Developers > Source Code