Journal of Multimedia, Vol 7, No 2 (2012), 205-210, Apr 2012
doi:10.4304/jmm.7.2.205-210

IMAGO Visualization System: An Interactive Web-Based 3D Visualization System for Cultural Heritage Applications

Caroline M. Mendes, Luciano Silva, Olga R. P. Bellon

Abstract


Due to the evolution of technologies and methods for realistic 3D reconstruction of objects, in many projects it can be found efficient ways to make research results in digital preservation available on the Internet. 3D visualization of cultural heritage is highlighted in this scenario, helping to expand research activities in this field by providing proper tools to allow for example, remote access to historical artifacts. Thus, visualization systems must be able to handle important aspects in the context of digital preservation, such as user profiles, security and ease access to 3D models. This paper presents the development of an effective web-based 3D visualization system whose architecture offers an easy and fast interactivity with 3D models even when limited computer resources are available. The system has been successfully adopted in developing of 3D Virtual Museums in the Universidade Federal do Parana (UFPR) in Brazil, providing an important tool to promote research, educational, social and cultural activities.


Keywords


3D visualization; cultural heritage; digital art preservation; web-based interactive systems

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