A Target Aware Texture Mapping for Sculpture Heritage Modeling

Abstract

ABSTRACT:In this paper, we proposed a target aware image to model registration method using silhouette as the matching clues. The target sculpture object in natural environment can be automatically detected from image with complex background with assistant of 3D geometric data. Then the silhouette can be automatically extracted and applied in image to model matching. Due to the user don't need to deliberately draw target area, the time consumption for precisely image to model matching operation can be greatly reduced. To enhance the function of this method, we also improved the silhouette matching algorithm to support conditional silhouette matching. Two experiments using a stone lion sculpture of Ming Dynasty and a potable relic in museum are given to evaluate the method we proposed. The method we proposed in this paper is extended and developed into a mature software applied in many culture heritage documentation projects.

3D Scanning/Printing: A Technological Stride in Sculpture

“…However, we note that for the optimization of 3D modeling [78,79], recent research combines more than one method to produce the model, most often photogrammetry along with laser scanning [80][81][82][83]. In addition, as many artists are not familiar with new inventions, there are many compact commercial scanners, which apply a multiplicity of processes to extract the optimum results [84,85].…”