Reflectance Transformation Imaging, University College London, 30 July–2 August, 13–16 August, 3–6 September
UCL Centre for Digital Humanities is running three 4-day training courses (30 July–2 August, 13–16 August, 3–6 September) on Reflectance Transformation Imaging. Each course, led by Dr. Kathryn Piquette, includes a combination of lectures, demonstration, and practical hands-on sessions.
- Learn how to apply highlight Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI)
- Gain experience in applying RTI to portable objects and larger fixed surfaces of various material types
- Become proficient in capture, processing and manipulation of RTI datasets for diverse applications
- Gain familiarity with related computational photography and processing techniques for augmenting and re-using RTI data
- Apply what you learn in small teams of 2-3 people for hands-on work
Upon completion of this course, you will know how to set up, capture, process, view, assess and disseminate RTI images on the Internet.
Course participants receive a USB drive with finished RTI examples, data shot during the course, and technical and equipment tips, as well as 2 hours of UCLAiC consulting services free (valid for one year after the course).
Fee: £1200 per person. A concession rate of £1000 per person is available to full-time students, UCL students and staff, and organisations that enroll 2 or more participants.
Prerequisites: Basic photography skills; basic computer skills.
The course is intended for museum, library, and photographic staff working in conservation and education; archaeologists, historians, and anyone working with collections who wants to learn about emerging digital imaging techniques, and anyone interested in Reflectance Transformation Imaging technology and its practical application.