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An Australian Overview: The Creation and Use of 3D Models in Australian Universities

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|Jul 2025

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Figure 1

Render of an Etruscan dolium fragment 3D model for use in the New Eyes for Old Objects Project. Model available at https://sydney.pedestal3d.com/r/EOQRTXbg3-.

Photogrammetric modelling completed in Agisoft Photoscan (2018) by Simon Wyatt-Spratt (2018) for the University of Sydney.

Fragment of a stamped dolio, 620–600 BCE, Caere, Etruria, Italy: Donated by Sir Charles Nicholson, 1860. NM98.139, Nicholson Collection, Chau Chak Wing Museum.

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Figure 2

Render of a tetradrachm of Philip II 3D model. Photogrammetry alone (top) and combined with photometric stereo normal map1 (below).

Photogrammetric modelling completed in Agisoft Metashape (Agisoft 2023), photometric stereo in Details Capture v.1.5.2 (VFX Grace 2024). UV unwrapping2 completed in Blender (2023) and normal map combination undertaken in Adobe Photoshop (2023). All modelling by Thomas J. Keep (2023a) for the University of Melbourne. Model available at https://arts.unimelb.pedestal3d.com/r/nBs3HDWN5f.

Philip II 1928.0022: Classics and Archaeology Collection, the University of Melbourne Art Collection. John Hugh Sutton Memorial Bequest, 1929.

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Figure 3

Orthographic renders of a cylinder seal 3D model with MSII filtering (r = 0.5 mm) applied. Photogrammetry alone (top) and combined with photometric stereo normal map (below).

Photogrammetric modelling completed in Metashape, MSII filtering and orthographic renders generated using GigaMesh (2023). All modelling by Thomas J. Keep (2023b) for the University of Melbourne. Model available at https://arts.unimelb.pedestal3d.com/r/UlyjTfcli8.

Cylinder seal 2009.0327: The University of Melbourne Art Collection. Gift of Peter Joseph, Marilyn Sharpe and Susan Rubenstein in honour of their parents Keith and Zara Joseph, 2009.

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Figure 4

Orthographic renders of a canopic jar 3D model with DStretch enhanced textures.

Photogrammetric modelling completed in Metashape, texture enhancement completed in ImageJ (2022) using the DStretch v.8.41 plugin. Orthographic renders generated using GigaMesh (2023). All modelling by Thomas J. Keep (2023c) for the University of Melbourne. Model available at https://arts.unimelb.pedestal3d.com/r/63jpCn9-13.

Canopic jar lid with baboon head of the god Hapi 2009.0208: The University of Melbourne Art Collection. Gift of David and Marion Adams, 2009.

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Figure 5

Artec Space Spider capturing a Globe Theatre Diorama.

Structured light scanning completed in Artec Studio 16 (Artec 2021). Modelling by Jackson Shoobert (2022) for the University of New England. Model available at https://une.pedestal3d.com/r/w_ZnPUKpz5.

Armidale Globe Theatre – base MALoan2021.1.1: Armidale Secondary College, NSW Collection. On loan to UNE Museum of Antiquities’ Ethnographic Collections – Europe.

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Figure 6

Artec Micro in the process of scanning a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III.

Structured light scanning completed in Artec Studio 18 (Artec 2024). Modelling by Jackson Shoobert (2024) for the University of New England. Model available at https://une.pedestal3d.com/r/rHQSsqp8m-.

Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III MA1960.37.1: UNE Museum of Antiquities Collection.

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Figure 7

Example of 3D modelled kylix used in digital OBL activity.

Structured light scan model produced using an Artec Eva handheld scanner and processed in Artec Studio. Modelling by the Adams Laboratory of Monash University for the Faculty of Arts. Render produced in Meshlab (Cignoni et al. 2008) by Jessie Birkett-Rees.

Attic black-figure kylix 127.007: Monash University Centre for Ancient Cultures Museum. https://doi.org/10.26180/19027757.v2.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jcaa.222 | Journal eISSN: 2514-8362
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 22, 2025
Accepted on: Apr 24, 2025
Published on: Jul 29, 2025
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2025 Thomas James Keep, Madeline G. P. Robinson, Jackson Shoobert, Jessie Birkett-Rees, published by Ubiquity Press
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.