RTI Training Can Come to Your Site

CHI experts can deliver the 4-day training class at your site or host institution for groups of up to 15 people. This can be very cost-effective with a lower cost per student. Write to training@c-h-i.org with your inquiry or a proposal. More…


Half-Day Workshop

Our half-day training class is an introduction to emerging digital imaging techniques, especially Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI). The class provides a practical overview of RTI with a capture demo and examples from cultural heritage and the natural sciences, including museum objects, archaeological sites and artifacts, conservation usage, and paper collections. More…


Grant-Sponsored Training on RTI



This successful 2011-2012 training series is now closed to further applicants. Funding from the 21st Century Museum Professionals grant program of the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), has enabled CHI to deliver 10 training sessions across the United States on Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI). More…


4-Day RTI Training: See Schedule

Reflectance Transformation Imaging:
Generating Digital Representations of Cultural Heritage Objects

Excellent trainer-to-student ratio! 98% of trainees report they learn and can apply these skills at work
2011 training at NYU

RTI training at the Conservation Center labs at Chang House at New York University (NYU)
“I was thrilled by the capabilities and images presented on the first day. I was actively engaged and learning something new right through the last day.”—Trainee, UCLA/Getty Conservation Center

“Instructors were extremely engaging, patient, and explained the complex info in a way even I could understand!”—Trainee, Worcester Art Museum

“An amazing learning experience for all levels of camera/computer users.”—Trainee, Queens University

This class is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and lots of hands-on work.

After attending this class, you will know how to set up, capture, process, view, and disseminate RTI images on the Internet.

RTI software and user guides are free and available from the Capture, Process, and View sections of the Downloads area on this web site.

Class participants receive a jump drive with finished examples, data shot during the class, and technical and equipment tips.

Next Training Class: February 11–14, 2013

When Monday, February 11 through Thursday, February 14
9:00 am–5:00 pm Pacific time
Where Cultural Heritage Imaging
2325 3rd Street, Suite #323
San Francisco, CA 94107
Fee $1695 per person. Early registration discount: $1495 if paid by January 11, full price after that.

Upon receiving your registration form, we will send you an invoice that you can pay by credit card or check. (Credit card payment instructions are on the invoice.)
Prerequisites Basic photography skills; basic computer skills
Registration Form (PDF) Download (1.7 MB) — Please specify the dates of the training session you want to attend.
Questions? Send email to training@c-h-i.org

Who Should Attend

What You Will Learn