Why search our heritage roots in the Internet when we may discover them in an entertaining way, by using the means of the third millennium technologies, and integrating them in personal interpretation.

The link within the roots of humanity might be stronger by socially interacting to interpret them.

Virtual reality is the technology that allows us to bring this lost historical period of time to life, while protecting the real artifacts for generations to come.

Project description

"Summer School on Virtual Environments. Virtual Heritage Edition" is the first education module organized by CERVA Lab and will take place in OVIDIUS University between 30.08.2012 & 10.09.2012. The project aims to specialize students in 3D Modeling and also historical reconstructions, in the same time having the purpose of adding soft skills such as team work.

The program we conceived is structured in such manner that will allow the students to experience both practical procedures and theoretical laboratories through an intensive 10 days of preparation.

The participants will be divided in 4 groups for the entire program and each group will be assisted by a member of the organizing committee.

The groups will begin by having the opportunity of exploring for two days the Adamclisi historical site, due to the partnership we have with the National History and Architecture Museum from Constanta (MINAC) and the Association of Cultural Inheritance Promotion and Experimental Archeology (ARCHEX).

The program will continue with 4 days of combined theoretical presentations and practical sessions according to the Curricula followed by 2 days of practical work.

The Closing Event will present a review of the program and the best reconstruction will be rewarded by our sponsors.

Important info:
Register: until 25 august 2012
Event: 30.08.2012 - 10.09.2012
Participation fee:
200 € early registration deadline 15 june
250 € regular registration deadline 27 july
250 € late registration deadline 25 august
300 € on-site registration only on 30-31 august

The fee must be transfered into one of the following accounts:

Account for LEI:
RO55TREZ2315003XXX000319
Trezoreria Constanta

Account for € EURO:
RO28RNCB0114032053160001
Banca Comerciala Romana
Str. Traian nr. 68 Constanta
SWIFT Code: RNCBROBU

Details of payment: CREATIVE = FIRST_NAME - LAST_NAME
After the payment has been completed please e-mail a copy of the payment order at register@creative.cerva.ro

Who are we looking for ?

Target: Undergraduate students
Number of participants: 12 students
Participation: Each student requires a letter of recommendation from a teacher, a CV and a portfolio of previous works.
Minimum knowledge: 2D/3D computer graphics, optional C/C++ programming

What will you learn ?

Curricula (not limited to):

• 3D modeling (3DS Max/Blender) - organic modeling / based on photos and information from the archeological site
• 2D modeling (GIMP)
• Ilumination techniques
• Object texturing
• Artefact animations
• 3D rendering

What else do we offer ?

The accommodation will be provided in OVIDIUS Dorm (4 students / room).
The meal location will be close to the Dorm (3 meals / day)

In order to see the movie of creatiVE2012 event please click here!

creatiVE 2012: 3D Models

creatiVE 2012: Augmented Reality

The application uses a marker-based method for the placement of 3D models in historical sites with the purpose of previewing the reconstruction. For the marker detection the application uses the OpenCV library and the 3D objects are placed in the scene using OpenGL. The techniques used take into consideration the position and the orientation of the markers in order to place the 3D object on the images obtained from the webcam.
The user has the possibility to shift the camera around in the space in which the markers are placed and as long as the application can detect at least one marker the user will be able to see the 3D model.
Thanks to Dragos Datcu.

creatiVE 2012: Google Earth