Thank you Jane. I quite agree about not wanting people to feel doubly excluded - good point. Management of mobile tablets might present a problem for this setting, but a fixed one on the ground floor might be an option. The lack of a good mobile signal as no Wi-Fi would also be a concern for an app to actually work. So, any low-tech ideas also welcome!
Hannah
From: Jane Frederick <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, 17 March 2017, 13:43
Subject: Re: Interpretation and 'access' to inaccessible spaces
Hi Hannah,
Working on a project at the moment that will be using 3D scanning to create virtual access to a crypt area - the 3D scans will be available on site on a digital device. The scans will be similar to the online version the Soane Museum has or the fly through that the ORNC has recently put on view in their Visitor Centre.
I think QR codes present a problem if you are trying to give access to a space that people may not be able to access because of mobility or other physical issues if you are relying on them using their own technology. If they don't have a smartphone, or don't have a smartphone with a QR code reader, then they may feel doubly excluded from the experience.
Cheers
Jane
On 17 March 2017 at 13:33 Hannah Brownlow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:Hi all,I am following responses to Barbara's post with interest. I am currently considering ways to make the views and interpretation from the top of a 19th century watchman's tower accessible to those who have to stay on ground level.I have been thinking along the lines of a 360 photograph, 3-D modelling or film. But I also want to incorporate layering of past and present views to show how the landscape has changed over time.For our purposes I think something which visitors could view on their own smartphones by scanning a QR code might work best, but I'd really like to hear of any examples people might be able to give.Many thanks,Hannah BrownlowHeritage Learning Consultant07961 424521
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Hi Barbara,A few considerations that we have explored and implemented.Provide a device (screen, tablet) to the visitor and provide a range of possible content options:Film (of space, or a demonstration of an object) including audioPhotographs of spaces/objectsLive stream video of inaccessible areas (with a camera(s) placed in inaccessible areas)360 photograph – with zoomable and explorable features.360 FilmA step up from the tablet device could be a Virtual Reality headset with appropriate content (could include the above 360 stills or a 360 film) of the space/room/areas – or a 3D modelled recreation if you wanted to show what eth room looked like in the past, or to virtually pick up/explore objects.I’d be more than happy to chat through ideas if you’d like.Very best,Spencer.Spencer Clarkt: 023 9259 5000m: 07787 176888skype: spencer_clarkWe’ve been secretly growing our film production team, take 2 minutes to watch our latest film production showreel and let me know what do you think.Latest project news:St Paul’s Cathedral multimedia guides are now liveNational Portrait Gallery re-appoint ATS as trusted multimedia partnerCreating innovative visitor experiences with Multimedia Guides, Apps, Audio Guides, Film.Head Office: 1 South Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville, Hants, PO8 0RB
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Subject: Interpretation and 'access' to inaccessible spacesHi colleaguesI’m looking for examples of effective and interesting provision of ‘access’ and information related to historic places/spaces which visitors are unable to physically reach. That might be attics, caves, secure areas and small or fragile spaces. I’d be grateful for any examples – good and bad – and also for any ideas that you’ve had that might be interesting.I’m working with a decorated gallery space which is designed to be viewed from below but which of course, everyone would like to get up to see. It is extremely fragile and there is no way to create direct physical access.With the usual apologies for cross postingMany thanksBarbaraBarbara WoodCurator (South West)Devon OfficeKillerton HouseBroadclystExeterEX5 3LE01392 88318007789 745272The National Trust is a registered charity no. 205846. Our registered office is Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2NA. The views expressed in this email are personal and may not necessarily reflect those of the National Trust unless explicitly stated otherwise. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify me immediately. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you should not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any other person. Senders and recipients of email should be aware that, under the Data Protection Act 1998, the contents may have to be disclosed. This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email. However the National Trust cannot accept liability for viruses that may be in this email and we recommend that you check all emails with an appropriate virus scanner.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + GEM list: Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + GEM list: Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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