Shedding New Light on the Past: Applications of Multi-Light Image Collections in Cultural Heritage
This talk provides an overview of developing advanced tools for the digitization and exploration of Cultural Heritage assets, with a deep dive into Multi-Light Image Collections (MLICs) at Visual and Data Intensive Computing group at CRS4 (Italy).
Overview
The Visual and Data Intensive Computing group at CRS4 (Italy) specializes in developing advanced tools for the digitization and exploration of Cultural Heritage assets. This talk provides an overview of the center’s activities, with a deep dive into Multi-Light Image Collections (MLICs). We will present our research on the entire lifecycle of MLIC data—from acquisition and processing to interactive web visualization—demonstrating how these techniques allow for the virtual inspection of fine surface details. The session will conclude with a showcase of real-world applications from recent research projects.
Presenters
Ruggero Pintus, Senior Researcher, Center for Advanced Studies, Research and Development in Sardinia (CRS4)
Brief Biography
Ruggero Pintus is a researcher at the Visual Computing group of CRS4. Formerly a researcher at HP Labs and Yale University, he specialized in developing algorithms for the acquisition, calibration, and processing of complex geometry and appearance data for Cultural Heritage. Currently, his research centers on Multi-Light Image Collection techniques for the high-quality digitization and exploration of Cultural Heritage artifacts. He actively serves as a reviewer and member of the International Program Committee (IPC) for numerous leading conferences and journals.
