Biodiversity Information Science and Standards : Conference Abstract
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Corresponding author: Jiri Frank (jiri_frank@nm.cz), Lukas Mensik (lukinec@barbucha.studio)
Received: 20 Apr 2018 | Published: 15 Jun 2018
© 2018 Jiri Frank, Lukas Mensik
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Citation: Frank J, Mensik L (2018) Digital Construction Kit: 3D Computer Graphics for Creative and Accessible use of Museum Collections. Biodiversity Information Science and Standards 2: e26023. https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.2.26023
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3D is already mainstream for consumers, from Animated movies, VFX, video games, VR, 3D printing to web integration, Facebook support and much more. 3D is also becoming mainstream from the users and creators perspective, as many schools and indeed whole countries integrate it into their core education systems.
The Digital Construction Kit (DCK) addresses significant issues in 3D computer graphics:
What exactly is the Digital Construction Kit? DCK uses the same principles of a classic construction set but adapted to the 3D digital space. There are 3D elements, materials, and constructions. Creators can combine them in any 3D application to form their own ideas and content/outcomes.
Digital Construction Kit benefits are even more significant in partnership with a museum for example. In our case the contribution is significant in many areas, some being:
It has never been easier to get the necessary creation tools and publish 3D works - for free! There are millions of active users in communities using tools like Blender or Unity, focused primarily on 3D. The motivation behind the Digital Construction Kit is to make their lives easier, fun and educate them at the same time.
We will demonstrate how this works. This case study is a collaboration between the National Museum in Prague and the Barbucha Studio, makers of the digital construction kit KUTiLKA (https://blog.barbuchastudio.com/)
Digital construction kit, digital 3D objects, creative industry, education, museum collections, 3D applications and software.
Jiri Frank