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Geghard Monastery's 3D model presented at Tumo
January 19, 2015 15:10
EXCLUSIVE
Within "CyArk 500 Challenge" project scanning engineer from the U.S.
Ross Davison traveled to Geghard on January 9-10 to create the 3D
version of the monastery, along with the students of the Tumo Center
for Creative Technologies.
CyArk 500 Challenge aims to collect 500 cultural monuments from around
the world and create their 3D models within next five years. Two years
have passed since its launch and over this time, 122 architectural
monuments have been scanned.
"A pleasant surprise was awaiting me in Armenia - the enthusiasm of
Armenian Children"
Ross Davison has been engaged in 3D scanning of architectural marvels
in the U.S., Great Britain, Ecuador, Jordan and Somali.
Ross Davison
Photo: Mediamax
In his interview with Mediamax, he spoke about the cooperation between
Tumo and CyArk, which started around a year ago.
"We have already implemented the program in various countries. Is
should be noted that at the initial stage people display great
enthusiasm, but when it comes to the work itself, everything gets a
bit complicated. In this regard, a pleasant surprise was awaiting me
in Armenia - the enthusiasm of Armenian children. It was quite cold
when we left for Geghard, but the children were working with so much
vigor that they had lost the feeling of cold", he said.
The 3D modeled monuments are posted on CyArk's website. In addition,
all the scanned models are preserved on special servers in
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Speaking about the selection criteria of the monuments, Ross stated
they guide themselves by the request they receive, which presents the
cultural value of that particular monument. According to Ross, CyArk
focuses on high-risk sites bearing great cultural value. It is the
followed by the fund-seeking process and afterward, 3D modeling works
start.
3D modeling of Armenian cultural heritage and passing it on to coming
generations
Technology Manager at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies Jirayr
Beugekian noted they are happy their program was a success and intend
to go on with it.
"We should purchase a USD 50.000-worth scanner, and as a long-term
project, perform the 3D scanning of the entire Armenian cultural
heritage to pass it on to the generations", he stated.
Photo: Mediamax
The program costs roughly USD 100 thousand. USD 15.000 has been raised
owing to the fundraising held in order to purchase the 3D scanning
tool. According to Tumo Managing Director Marie Lou Papazian, the
fundraising will continue until they have the sum required for the
tool.
Tumo Managing Director Marie Lou Papazian
Photo: Mediamax
"A few years ago, Tumo Board Member Katherine Sarafian applied to us
introducing this interesting project. She wanted to have Tumo involved
in it by all means. Geghard Monastery is the second 3D modeled
monastery in Armenia - Tatev Monastery was the first. We are going to
collect around 10-12 monuments in the future to include them in the
list of CyArk 500 Challenge", said Marie Lou Papazian.
"We were so interested in the work that the factor of the cold was
driven to the background"
Within the framework of the five-day program, the 12 students of Tumo
were divided into three groups - scanning, modeling and photographing.
Photo: Mediamax
"I had been in Geghard for thousand times but I had never taken notice
of the peculiarities I saw owing to this program. During the course I
realized that Geghard Monastery is not only part of Armenian but also
global historic heritage. It was very cold in Geghard but we all were
so much interested in the program that the factor of the cold was
driven to the background", said one of participants Zhanna Gevorgyan.
Mane Gabrielyan from the modeling group stressed the importance of the
fund of knowledge they acquired from their mentor Ross during those
days.
"Before launching a certain piece of the equipment during works in
Geghard, he would firstly explain it in details. If we failed in doing
anything, he would show it to us and then ask to do the same. I hope
in the near future Ross will return to Armenia with a new program",
she said.
By the way, Ross Davison left for Gyumri on January 16 and scanned the
Gyumri Theater. Marie Lou Papazian said that precisely this theater
will house Tumo in Gyumri.
Narine Daneghyan
Photos by Emin Aristakesyan
http://www.mediamax.am/en/news/society/12880/#sthash.1rbSzjvk.dpuf
January 19, 2015 15:10
EXCLUSIVE
Within "CyArk 500 Challenge" project scanning engineer from the U.S.
Ross Davison traveled to Geghard on January 9-10 to create the 3D
version of the monastery, along with the students of the Tumo Center
for Creative Technologies.
CyArk 500 Challenge aims to collect 500 cultural monuments from around
the world and create their 3D models within next five years. Two years
have passed since its launch and over this time, 122 architectural
monuments have been scanned.
"A pleasant surprise was awaiting me in Armenia - the enthusiasm of
Armenian Children"
Ross Davison has been engaged in 3D scanning of architectural marvels
in the U.S., Great Britain, Ecuador, Jordan and Somali.
Ross Davison
Photo: Mediamax
In his interview with Mediamax, he spoke about the cooperation between
Tumo and CyArk, which started around a year ago.
"We have already implemented the program in various countries. Is
should be noted that at the initial stage people display great
enthusiasm, but when it comes to the work itself, everything gets a
bit complicated. In this regard, a pleasant surprise was awaiting me
in Armenia - the enthusiasm of Armenian children. It was quite cold
when we left for Geghard, but the children were working with so much
vigor that they had lost the feeling of cold", he said.
The 3D modeled monuments are posted on CyArk's website. In addition,
all the scanned models are preserved on special servers in
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Speaking about the selection criteria of the monuments, Ross stated
they guide themselves by the request they receive, which presents the
cultural value of that particular monument. According to Ross, CyArk
focuses on high-risk sites bearing great cultural value. It is the
followed by the fund-seeking process and afterward, 3D modeling works
start.
3D modeling of Armenian cultural heritage and passing it on to coming
generations
Technology Manager at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies Jirayr
Beugekian noted they are happy their program was a success and intend
to go on with it.
"We should purchase a USD 50.000-worth scanner, and as a long-term
project, perform the 3D scanning of the entire Armenian cultural
heritage to pass it on to the generations", he stated.
Photo: Mediamax
The program costs roughly USD 100 thousand. USD 15.000 has been raised
owing to the fundraising held in order to purchase the 3D scanning
tool. According to Tumo Managing Director Marie Lou Papazian, the
fundraising will continue until they have the sum required for the
tool.
Tumo Managing Director Marie Lou Papazian
Photo: Mediamax
"A few years ago, Tumo Board Member Katherine Sarafian applied to us
introducing this interesting project. She wanted to have Tumo involved
in it by all means. Geghard Monastery is the second 3D modeled
monastery in Armenia - Tatev Monastery was the first. We are going to
collect around 10-12 monuments in the future to include them in the
list of CyArk 500 Challenge", said Marie Lou Papazian.
"We were so interested in the work that the factor of the cold was
driven to the background"
Within the framework of the five-day program, the 12 students of Tumo
were divided into three groups - scanning, modeling and photographing.
Photo: Mediamax
"I had been in Geghard for thousand times but I had never taken notice
of the peculiarities I saw owing to this program. During the course I
realized that Geghard Monastery is not only part of Armenian but also
global historic heritage. It was very cold in Geghard but we all were
so much interested in the program that the factor of the cold was
driven to the background", said one of participants Zhanna Gevorgyan.
Mane Gabrielyan from the modeling group stressed the importance of the
fund of knowledge they acquired from their mentor Ross during those
days.
"Before launching a certain piece of the equipment during works in
Geghard, he would firstly explain it in details. If we failed in doing
anything, he would show it to us and then ask to do the same. I hope
in the near future Ross will return to Armenia with a new program",
she said.
By the way, Ross Davison left for Gyumri on January 16 and scanned the
Gyumri Theater. Marie Lou Papazian said that precisely this theater
will house Tumo in Gyumri.
Narine Daneghyan
Photos by Emin Aristakesyan
http://www.mediamax.am/en/news/society/12880/#sthash.1rbSzjvk.dpuf