4-Day Training: See Schedule
Reflectance Transformation Imaging: Generating Digital Representations of Cultural Heritage Objects
RTI training at the Conservation Center labs at Chang House at New York University (NYU)
This class is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and lots of hands-on work, which is done in small teams of three or five people. In addition to learning a process called “single-view highlight Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI),” we will discuss the latest research in Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), including the multiview technique, RTI with microscopes, and using multispectral imaging with RTI. A lecture on related computational photography techniques, such as algorithmic rendering and photogrammetry, is included.
After attending this class, you will know how to set up, capture, process, view, and disseminate RTI captures on the Internet. Each student will receive copies of the processing and viewing software, class materials, and checklists used in the class.
Next Two Training Sessions:
April 24-27 and July 16-19, 2012
| When |
Tuesday through Friday, April 24–27, 2012, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST OR Monday through Thursday, July 16–19, 2012, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST |
| Where |
Cultural Heritage Imaging Offices 2325 3rd Street, Suite #323 San Francisco, CA 94107 |
| Fee | $1695 per person |
| Prerequisites | Basic photography skills; basic computer skills |
| Registration Form (PDF) | Download (131 KB) — Please specify which training session (dates) you want to attend |
| Questions? | Send email to training@c-h-i.org |
Who Should Attend
- Museum, library, and photographic staff working in conservation and education
- Archaeologists and anyone working with collections who wants to learn about emerging digital imaging techniques
- Anyone interested in Reflectance Transformation Imaging technology and its practical application
What You Will Learn
- Comprehensive overview of RTI digital imaging work flow, from planning to archiving and publication
- Practical information about equipment, image capture setups, and software
- Examples of RTI from different areas of cultural heritage and the natural sciences including museum objects, archaeological sites and artifacts, conservation usage, and paper collections
- Step-by-step processing of the images
- How to use different viewing modes to examine details of the image
