Rosslyn
Chapel’s renowned stonework can now be appreciated more easily all over the
world thanks to a new app launched at the Chapel today, Tuesday 16 May 2017.
The
app has been developed for Rosslyn Chapel Trust by The Centre for Digital
Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV), a partnership between specialists at Historic Environment Scotland and
experts in 3D visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art. Since 2008, the interior and
exterior of the Chapel and its grounds have been digitally documented using
laser scanning technology and the results have been used to create unique
features in the app such as animations showing how the medieval Chapel was
constructed, a virtual tour and a 360-degree panoramic tour.
app has been developed for Rosslyn Chapel Trust by The Centre for Digital
Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV), a partnership between specialists at Historic Environment Scotland and
experts in 3D visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art. Since 2008, the interior and
exterior of the Chapel and its grounds have been digitally documented using
laser scanning technology and the results have been used to create unique
features in the app such as animations showing how the medieval Chapel was
constructed, a virtual tour and a 360-degree panoramic tour.
Ian
Gardner, Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust said: ‘Rosslyn Chapel is known throughout the world for its unique
architecture and ornate stonework and we hope that this app will introduce the
Chapel to new audiences in an innovative way and inspire future generations of
visitors.’
Gardner, Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust said: ‘Rosslyn Chapel is known throughout the world for its unique
architecture and ornate stonework and we hope that this app will introduce the
Chapel to new audiences in an innovative way and inspire future generations of
visitors.’
Alastair
Rawlinson, Head of Data Acquisition in the School of Simulation and
Visualisation at the GSA and Project Manager at CDDV said: ‘We have undertaken 3D laser scanning at
Rosslyn Chapel over the course of several years, and our skilled team has been
able to apply cutting-edge digital gaming technologies to transform these laser
scans and other 3D data into a rich interactive and explorable experience.’
Rawlinson, Head of Data Acquisition in the School of Simulation and
Visualisation at the GSA and Project Manager at CDDV said: ‘We have undertaken 3D laser scanning at
Rosslyn Chapel over the course of several years, and our skilled team has been
able to apply cutting-edge digital gaming technologies to transform these laser
scans and other 3D data into a rich interactive and explorable experience.’
Dr Lyn
Wilson, Digital Documentation Manager at HES and Project Manager at CDDV said: ‘This is an exciting day for us as we launch
our dynamic and innovative app. It cements our longstanding relationship with
Rosslyn Chapel Trust, which has been a great template for collaborative working
with other partners across the country. The app is a fantastic way giving
digital access to this beautiful site, which is something we’re looking to do a
lot more of at HES in the future – and of course we hope this digital glimpse
of Rosslyn will encourage even more visits to the Chapel itself.’
Wilson, Digital Documentation Manager at HES and Project Manager at CDDV said: ‘This is an exciting day for us as we launch
our dynamic and innovative app. It cements our longstanding relationship with
Rosslyn Chapel Trust, which has been a great template for collaborative working
with other partners across the country. The app is a fantastic way giving
digital access to this beautiful site, which is something we’re looking to do a
lot more of at HES in the future – and of course we hope this digital glimpse
of Rosslyn will encourage even more visits to the Chapel itself.’
The
new app can be downloaded from the App Store priced £1.99
new app can be downloaded from the App Store priced £1.99
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Rosslyn
Chapel was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair. The Chapel is a popular
visitor destination, attracting 175,000 visitors in 2016, and remains a working
church as part of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Chapel is managed by
Rosslyn Chapel Trust, a charity registered in Scotland (SC024324) which depends
on income from visitors, donation and legacies, to conserve the Chapel for
future generations to appreciate.
Chapel was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair. The Chapel is a popular
visitor destination, attracting 175,000 visitors in 2016, and remains a working
church as part of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Chapel is managed by
Rosslyn Chapel Trust, a charity registered in Scotland (SC024324) which depends
on income from visitors, donation and legacies, to conserve the Chapel for
future generations to appreciate.