Berlin Exhibition
—
Stadtmuseum Berlin /
Kulturprojekte Berlin
Studio Jester Blank digitized a selection of historical objects from the Stadtmuseum Berlin Foundation in cooperation with Kulturprojekte Berlin for the 'Berlin Exhibition' hosted by the Humboldt Forum.
Our digital twins, and photographic imagery deal with objects ranging from the middle ages to the beginning of the last century. They were created by us to be used in marketing and also for conservation and archival purposes.
Client:
Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin / Stiftung Humboldt Forum
Product:
3D-digitization and photography
Services:
3D-digitization
object photography
archival photography
post-production
Year:
2019–2020
Team:
Philipp Jester, Jens Blank, Cornelius Diemer, Moritz Friese, Nora Bork
Archival photography
Columbus large globe for state and business leaders
Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin-Lichterfelde
Aluminium/brass/wood, H: 170 cm, D. 133 cm
ca. 1936
Columbus Großglobus für Staats- und Wirtschaftsführer
Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin-Lichterfelde
Aluminium/Messing/Holz, H: 170 cm, D. 133 cm
ca. 1936
Copyright
Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Kaiserpanorama
H: 240 cm, D: 375 cm
replica from 2019/20
Kaiserpanorama
H: 240 cm, D: 375 cm
Nachbau aus dem Jahr 2019/20
Copyright
Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Catch fork
H: 186 cm, D: 3 cm
iron fork head/wood shaft
18th century
Fanggabel
H: 186 cm, D: 3 cm
Eiserner Gabelkopf/Holzschaft
18. Jahrhundert
Copyright
Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Number of photographed objects:
5
Sizes:
3,5cm to 1,4m height
Materials:
Wood, metal, leather, aluminum/paper, mixed materials (glas/metal/wood)
Studio Jester Blank provided high resolution photography and post-production for archival and also marketing purposes.
The photographed and 3D-digitized objects are parts of the Humboldt Forum Highlights and will be part of the Berlin Exhibition inside the new Berlin City Palace.
They are part of the Stadtmuseum Berlin Foundations collextion. The exhibition is produced by Kulturprojekte Berlin and curated by a team led by Paul Spies, Director of the Stadtmuseum Berlin Foundation.
Digital twins
3D-objects with / without texture
Matchbox including a portrait of Karl Liebknecht, ca. 1910, brass
Zündholzetui mit Porträt von Karl Liebknecht, um 1910, Messing
Cigarette bag (attributed to Karl Liebknecht), ca. 1905, leather
Zigarettentasche (Karl Liebknecht zugeschrieben), um 1905, Leder
Columbus large globe for state and business leaders, ca. 1936, aluminium/brass/wood
Columbus Großglobus für Staats- und Wirtschaftsführer, ca. 1936, Aluminium/Messing/Holz
Catch fork, 18th century, iron fork head/wood shaft
Fanggabel, 18. Jahrhundert, Eiserner Gabelkopf/Holzschaft
All objects copyright
Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Object digitization
3D-digitized matchbox with photograph of Karl Liebknecht
ca. 1910
Copyright
Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Number of digitized museum objects:
4
Sizes:
3,5 cm to 1,86 m height
Material:
Wood, metal, aluminum, glass, paper, mixed materials
Applications:
Printed and digital campaign, animations
Original resolution:
16K
Displayed resolution:
2K
The most challenging aspect of this particular job was the size difference between the objects at hand. While the globe and medieval catch fork were large, to comparatively normal in size.
The cigarette bag and especially the matchbox on the other hand, were by their very nature quite small. In order to overcome the difficulty of losing detail within the depth of field, we had to use a variety of on set, as well as post production techniques to ensure a beautifully sharp result throughout.
A great example, of where the differences between a traditional photograph and a high end render from 3D data are, can be seen in the image of the matchbox above, which is sharp throughout. This is only achievable via focus stacking, or like in this case, through 3D imaging.
Columbus large globe for state and business leaders
ca. 1936, aluminium/brass/wood
Columbus Großglobus für Staats- und Wirtschaftsführer
ca. 1936, Aluminium/Messing/Holz
The display resolution is limited to 2K due to regulations from the client
3D-renderings
Matchbox including a portrait of Karl Liebknecht
ca. 1910, brass
Zündholzetui mit Porträt von Karl Liebknecht
um 1910, Messing
Cigarette bag (attributed to Karl Liebknecht)
ca. 1905, leather
Zigarettentasche (Karl Liebknecht zugeschrieben)
um 1905, Leder
Catch fork, 18th century
iron fork head/wood shaft
Fanggabel, 18. Jahrhundert
Eiserner Gabelkopf/Holzschaft
All objects copyright
Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Behind the scenes
Berlin Exhibition —
Stadtmuseum Berlin /
Kulturprojekte Berlin
Studio Jester Blank digitized a selection of historical objects from the Stadtmuseum Berlin Foundation in cooperation with Kulturprojekte Berlin for the 'Berlin Exhibition' hosted by the Humboldt Forum.
Our digital twins, and photographic imagery deal with objects ranging from the middle ages to the beginning of the last century. They were created by us to be used in marketing and also for conservation and archival purposes.
Client
Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin / Stiftung Humboldt Forum
Product
3D-digitization and photography
Services
3D-digitization
object photography
archival photography
post-production
Year
2019–2020
Team
Philipp Jester, Jens Blank, Cornelius Diemer, Moritz Friese, Nora Bork
Archival photography
Columbus large globe for state and business leaders
Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin-Lichterfelde
Aluminium/brass/wood
H: 170 cm, D. 133 cm
ca. 1936
© Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Kaiserpanorama
H: 240 cm, D: 375 cm
replica from 2019/20
© Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Catch fork
H: 186 cm, D: 3 cm
iron fork head/wood shaft
18th century
© Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Studio Jester Blank provided high resolution photography and post-production for archival and also marketing purposes.
The photographed and 3D-digitized objects are parts of the Humboldt Forum Highlights and will be part of the Berlin Exhibition inside the new Berlin City Palace.
They are part of the Stadtmuseum Berlin Foundations collextion. The exhibition is produced by Kulturprojekte Berlin and curated by a team led by Paul Spies, Director of the Stadtmuseum Berlin Foundation.
Digital twins
3D-objects with / without texture
Matchbox including a portrait of Karl Liebknecht
ca. 1910
brass
Columbus large globe for state and business leaders
ca. 1936
aluminium/brass/wood
Cigarette bag (attributed to Karl Liebknecht)
ca. 1905
leather
Catch fork
18th century
iron fork head/wood shaft
All objects © Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Object digitization
3D-digitized matchbox with photograph of Karl Liebknecht
ca. 1910
© Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Number of digitized museum objects
4
Sizes
3,5 cm to 1,86 m height
Material
Wood, metal, aluminum, glass, paper, mixed materials
Applications
Printed and digital campaign
animations
Original resolution
16K
Displayed resolution
2K
The most challenging aspect of this particular job was the size difference between the objects at hand. While the globe and medieval catch fork were large, to comparatively normal in size.
The cigarette bag and especially the matchbox on the other hand, were by their very nature quite small. In order to overcome the difficulty of losing detail within the depth of field, we had to use a variety of on set, as well as post production techniques to ensure a beautifully sharp result throughout.
A great example, of where the differences between a traditional photograph and a high end render from 3D data are, can be seen in the image of the matchbox above, which is sharp throughout. This is only achievable via focus stacking, or like in this case, through 3D imaging.
Columbus large globe for state and business leaders
ca. 1936
aluminium / brass / wood
3D-renderings
Matchbox including a portrait of Karl Liebknecht
ca. 1910
brass
Cigarette bag (attributed to Karl Liebknecht)
ca. 1905
leather
Catch fork
18th century
iron fork head / wood shaft
All objects © Sammlung Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Behind the scenes