Tag: Structured Light Scanning
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The Fiddler and the Piper – 3D scanning Tudor church bench ends in Altarnun, Cornwall
On a rather hot 32°C summer’s day in July 2026, I visited St Nonna’s Church in Altarnun on Bodmin Moor. I had long wanted to see its famous Tudor bench ends, particularly the carvings of musicians and dancers. As both a folky mandolin player and an archaeologist specialising in 3D scanning, this was an irresistible…
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Experiments in structured light 3D scanning
I have recently acquired a structured light 3D scanner (SLS) to complement my usual photogrammetry methodology. I have used several structured light scanners in the past, which have yielded incredible results but were costly to hire and occasional hire precludes being able to become deeply familiar with the software and techniques. In the past 4-5…