Dear MCG'ers, 

 

With apologies for cross-posting, please see below a press release which
the Collections Trust has issued announcing a new partnership with
Inition to develop 3D modelling & reproduction applications for museums.

 

6 May 2014

 

Inition and Collections Trust partner to bring heritage to life in 3D

 

Leading creative agency Inition <http://www.inition.co.uk/>  and museum
organisation Collections Trust <http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/>
have announced a groundbreaking partnership to open up new ways of
displaying, interpreting and experiencing heritage using 3D
technologies.

 

The partnership will open up new ideas, opportunities and guidelines for
museums and galleries looking to explore the potential of 3D to improve
public access and use of their collections, including an innovative
platform showcasing the state of the art in 3D applications in the
heritage sector.

 

Speaking about the partnership, Collections Trust CEO Nick Poole
commented, 

 

"3D is set to transform the way people understand and interact with
heritage collections. Whether it is capturing 3D models of objects,
giving people the ability to experience them online or producing
replicas for research and retail, the possibilities are limitless. With
its industry-leading expertise, creative insight and focus on choosing
the right tools for the job, Inition is the perfect partner to help us
explore this new dimension in cultural heritage."

 

Also announcing the partnership, Jim Gant, Managing Director of Inition
commented, 

 

"Inition is really looking forward to working closely with Collections
Trust to make heritage collections available to wider audiences in
accessible ways using emerging technologies.  Our in-house team of 3D
scanning consultants, 3D artists and augmented and virtual reality
developers will design innovative experiences and installations to
forever preserve Britain's rich cultural heritage for future generations
to enjoy, whether in museums and galleries, at home or on the move."

 

In addition to developing practical guidance for heritage organisations
wanting to make use of 3D technologies, Inition and Collections Trust
will be launching an online platform showcasing the best of current 3D
models and applications from museums, archives and libraries across
Europe.

 

For further information and to meet the Inition team, come along to the
OpenCulture 2014 conference at the Kia Oval in London, 25-26 June 2014 -
www.openculture2014.org.uk

 

End

 

Editor's notes 

 

Collections Trust is the professional association for people working
with collections and technology in museums, galleries and archives.
Based at the Natural History Museum in central London, Collections Trust
works with a network of over 20,000 worldwide museums and cultural
heritage organisations. For further information visit 
www.collectionslink.org.uk

 

Inition is a multidisciplinary production company with a finely tuned
blend of technological and creative capabilities. Inition uses emerging
technologies to create unique and memorable interactive experiences for
live events, exhibitions, outdoor, experiential, digital and retail
installations. For further information visit www.inition.co.uk

 

Further information and Press enquiries

 

Nick Poole, Chief Executive, Collections Trust. Tel: +44 (0)20 7942
6080, email: [log in to unmask]

 

John Woolley, Development Director, Collections Trust. Tel: +44 (0)20
7942 6084, email: [log in to unmask]

 

Tim Keen, Marketing Manager, Collections Trust. Tel: +44 (0)20 7942
6086, email: [log in to unmask]

 

Jonathan Tustain, Communications Manager, Inition. Tel: +44 (0)20 7377
2949, email: [log in to unmask]

 

Golda Raphael, Producer, Inition. Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 2949, email: 
[log in to unmask]

 

Robert Jeffries, 3D Printing & 3D Scanning Consultant, Inition. Tel: +44
(0)20 7377 2949, email: [log in to unmask]

 

Nick Poole
Chief Executive Officer
Collections Trust

  <http://www.openculture2014.org.uk/> 

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Registered Office: Collections Trust, WC 209, Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

 

 


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