Summer Week 3

 Hello, readers!

Welcome back for another update on my summer internship at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center (BVMC). Summer is in full swing, and we've had another busy week exploring the possibilities of 3D digitization within the museum.

Following our work photographing the outdoor monuments, this week Eric and I had the opportunity to walk through the interior of the museum. Our main goal was to thoughtfully curate a list of artifacts that would be prime candidates for 3D digitization. It was fascinating to move through the exhibits, not just as a visitor, but with the specific purpose of identifying items whose stories could be enhanced and made more accessible through this technology.

We saw a wide array of compelling objects, from personal items donated by veterans to larger pieces of military equipment. Each piece tells a powerful story, and the challenge lies in selecting those that will translate best into a 3D model and offer significant educational value. We were looking for items that held more specific significance with local veterans and that could look good when scanned.

The next steps will involve further discussions with the museum staff to finalize our selections based on our initial list. I'm really enjoying this blend of historical interpretation and technological application. It’s one thing to learn about these artifacts, and another entirely to think about how to present them to a global audience through 3D modeling.

I'm continuing to learn so much about both the operational side of a museum and the practical application of the 3D digitization tools we're using. It's exciting to be part of this project, and I look forward to sharing which items we select and how the modeling process progresses.

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