From 2D to 3D – Photogrammetry
Investigating 3D imaging of our Special Collections whilst working from home.
Category: Behind the scenes
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 6): Taking a walk all round the landscape
I love being in the wide open space, and knew that I wouldn’t be out there again for quite some time.
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 5): Sigillography, a study of wax seals
I became interested in the symbols, the designs chosen, and what that says about the person to whom the seal belong?
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 4): ‘Visually Manipulating Rylands Treasures’
During my 13 or so years at the Rylands, I’ve had the chance to see truly mind blowing things across our entire collections.
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 3): dsh in focus
dsh’s glasses inspired me to create work in response to his concrete poetry.
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 2): ‘Seeing the aesthetics in damage’
As a practicing artist alongside my role as a photographer, I’m interested in the aesthetic qualities and life cycles of objects.
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 1): Hidden Treasures or Unknown Pleasures?
Working from home has given us the opportunity to delve deeper into our image processing software.
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Intro)
Each member of the team has reinterpreted the collections in a creative way of their choice. The results are a real treat…
A turn-up for the book(s)
Reader Services Assistant, Angela Petyt-Whittaker, reveals a most surprising find… Whilst working in The John Rylands Library for the pastContinue Reading
The Palladium project and survey for researchers who use email archives
The University of Manchester Library is about to undertake an exciting new project, codename Palladium, which will include exploration ofContinue Reading