After successfully experimenting with 2D digitisation of artifacts, the National Museum has, for the first time, taken up a project for the 3D format that would enable virtual viewing of the objects with minute details.
“National Museum has already digitised approximately 15,759 antiquities in 2D format and now with the new vision of the Ministry of Culture, a 3D digitisation pilot project has been initiated to take it to another level,” said an official from the Union Culture Ministry.
The project has been taken up with a team of researchers and photographers from Deccan College, Pune.
For digitising the objects in 3D format, a standard procedure has been adopted. For the digitisation of one object after it is taken out form the reserve, it requires about 10-15 minutes for the photography of the object depending upon its size.
At present, 3D photography work is going on in three departments — Archaeology, Decorative Arts and Central Asian Antiquities — at the museum here, the official added. Till December 31, last year, around 50 objects in 3D anaglyph were readily available, he said.
“These 3D images will give a rich experience to the public/viewers who would witness these images with high sense of virtual viewing of the object, including its every detail in a credible manner,” he added.
Such a project has been taken up in India for the first time by the National Museum.