City of Ottawa

The above video is a compilation of screen captures of sections of the raw preparation files for sites documented the Summer of 2020 for the Bodies in Translation project with the University of Guelph for a SSHRC funded grant. The 3D scan is produced from thousands of still images taken from various perspectives of the monument then ‘seamed’ together inside a software application. Lighting and weather must be considered as flunctuations may compromise the documentation. The result, when executed properly is a stunning interactive digital asset where the viewer can explore the monument in such a way that is not even possible in the physical realm.

FIRST CLIP: View time stamp from 0:20 to 1:07

This section shows the raw files in preparation for the 3D scan production of the Champlain Monument at . As you will see, the monument has been removed from its original location, raised on the plinth and is standing on a wooden crate. Towards the end of this section the empty plinth with the rods to hold the monument in place shown.

SECOND CLIP: View time stamp from 2:20 to 3:00

This section shows the raw files in preparation for the 3D scan production of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Confederation Park.

Seen below, are the raw files of the Anishinabe Scout at Major’s Hill Park.

ABOVE IMAGE: Holding the monument within the palm of my hand. A 3D printed Anishinabe Scout created using the 3D scan files. Fall 2020. Image by Leah Snyder.