Cyark 3d Heritage Archive Network

Synopsis

This film introduces CyArk, a project of the Kacyra Family Foundation that is preserving the world’s most valued cultural heritage sites in three-dimensional digital form. Realizing that World Heritage Sites steadily undergo decay, the CyArk team has set about to use the latest laser-scanning technology to collect the most accurate 3D models possible from these sites and store them safely in a publicly accessible archive. This introduction covers the threats to the world’s cultural heritage, describes the technology used and explains the CyArk strategy. 18 minutes.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2007

Year of production

2006

Subjects

Archaeology; Information technology

Keywords

computer graphics; archaeological sites

Online availability

URI

http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/video/cyarknetwork_700kW.html

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Sponsor

Name

Kacyra Family Foundation

Distributor

Name

Archaeology Channel, The

Contact

Richard Pettigrew (president and director)

Web

http://www.archaeologychannel.org External site opens in new window

Notes

The Archaeology Channel is one of the initiatives of the US-based Archaeological Legacy Institute. The marketplace section of the Channel’s website sells a range of DVDs on archaeological topics. The site also streams documentaries in their entirety, free of charge. American archaeology is strongly represented but the extensive collection also covers worldwide content. Audio commentaries and interviews with archaeologists are also available free online .