New list: RTI_help

Reflectance Transformation Imaging
RTI_help

RTI_help is a new discussion group to assist users of Reflectance
Transformation Imaging (RTI), a versatile, rigorous and inexpensive
method for interactively documenting and studying cultural
materials. RTI is a virtual 3D technology built on photo-realistic
rendering that requires nothing more than an ordinary digital camera
and computer. The method, using open-source software, adds
topographical information to the color information of a conventional
digital image and allows rigorous digital archiving of the
production path of each image.

The purpose of this peer-to-peer discussion list is to create as
wide an exploratory group as possible so that more communication may
yield faster adoption and development of this highly accessible
technology. This is an academic group meant to help develop best
practices among end users and is not meant to be a primary source of
advanced technical information. For that I recommend the non-profit
organization, Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI), a group that has led
in the development of the current RTI methods and standards.
RTI_help is independent of CHI and has no commercial affiliations.
It is administered from the Fiske Center for Archaeological
Research, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA.

Participation in the discussions requires initial registration in
order to encourage a collaborative group environment for member
development of its website and its shared documents as well as open
and free discussions. Eventually some group documents such as RTI
bibliographies, glossaries and web resources may be posted to a
public site as they are deemed ready.

Anyone working with cultural materials is invited to join; please go
to:

    http://groups.google.com/group/RTI_help

The distribution list, its associated website and shared documents
are all hosted by Google which requires that you have or create a
free Google account to participate. If you need a Google account you
can get that at:

    <URL:https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount>

The group's website (through which all past discussions and projects
can be accessed) is:

    <URL:https://sites.google.com/site/buildrtis/>

Dennis Piechota
Conservator
Fiske Center for Archaeological Research
University of Massachusetts
 Boston
Office: 617-287-6829
Administrator: RTI_help


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