Explore the process of 3D scanning fossils in this 11-minute video from the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. Learn about the scanner's introduction, calibration techniques, and the step-by-step scanning procedure. Discover how to clean scans, add multiple sides, and overcome potential challenges. Gain insights into the importance of fossil scanning in paleontology. The video concludes with acknowledgments to Prairies Economic Development Canada for funding the scanning equipment.
Overview
Syllabus
- Video Intro
- Introduction of the Scanner
- Calibrating the Scanner
- Beginning Your Scan
- Cleaning the Scan
- Adding the Other Side of the Scan
- Potential Challenges
- Why We Scan
- Special Thanks to PrairiesCan
- Video Outro
Taught by
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
