MODELING MINIATURE ARCHAEOLOGICAL OBJECTS OF COMPLEX GEOMETRY BASED ON ROMAN FISHING HOOKS
Abstract
Documenting of a series of Roman time fishing hooks has demonstrated that photogrammetric methods can technically produce 3D polygonal models of miniature archaeological finds with complex geometry, achieving sufficient accuracy and detail for morphological analysis. Raw data for macro- photogrammetry can be acquired in two ways: using focus stacking and without focus stacking — provided that the source photographs have sufficient depth of field. Experimental shoots yielded models with the following average discretization: 0,016 mm (with focus stacking); 0,022 mm (without focus stacking). Modeling quality is ensured by proper selection of equipment and adherenceto the shooting scheme. The method is sufficiently straightforward to learn and can be recommended for modeling objects made of wire with a diameter of 1,5 mm or more — except for items with a plain surface (e.g., polished surfaces or uniformly black patina).
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