Virtual Heritage: Exploring Photorealism

De vuelta a (y a vueltas con) la interpretación y presentación patrimonial. LEGATUM 2.0. Musealización y puesta en valor del Patrimonio Cultural

“…However, one of the main topics when it comes to Virtual Archaeology and, specifically, Virtual Heritage (VH) is the visual depiction of the past, especially when it intends to be photorealistic. Designers may believe, high-resolution images imply a high-degree of archaeological certainly however, «a partially known site cannot be reconstructed satisfactory» (Rahaman, 2012).…”

3D Digital Heritage Models as Sustainable Scholarly Resources

“…Secondly, high-technology demonstrations may impress but do not necessarily engage the public (or even scholars) into exploring process and test theories. A photorealistic 3D digital reproduction (born digital or digital surrogate) is not sufficient by itself [18] for the public to interpret and perceive its cultural significance. Thirdly, high-technology showcases necessitate very expensive equipment, specialized resources, and highly-trained staff (who are often trained in research rather than in public engagement).…”

Proceedings of the 24th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) [Volume 2]

“…While archaeologists, historians and other specialists may be sufficiently motivated and trained to find the relevant paradata, the general public is a different matter. A pristine photorealistic 3D digital reproduction (born digital or digital surrogate) is not sufficient by itself for the public to interpret and perceive its significance (Rahaman et al, 2012). Virtual heritage, therefore, must convey the associated contextual/situated values, interpretations and contestations of those specific heritage objects or sites for a deeper understanding of the culture that it belongs to; hence it also requires paradata.…”