This Unit specialises in the visualisation of cultural heritage - from artefacts through to historic precincts. These visualisation skills can also be applied to a wide variety of other scientific data sets. We can acquire primary data of objects and sites using:

• field survey and measurement,
• archaeological excavation,
• photogrammetry,
• geophysical sensors,
• photography and imaging,
• and laser scanning.

• archaeology and anthropology
• computer graphics and visualisation
• surveying and mapping
• information technology
• spatial analysis
• geographic information systems
• historical research
• exhibition design and production
• web site development
• education and
• multimedia

With access to state-of-the-art facilities we can produce any or all of:

• multi-lingual educational and teaching material
• virtual reality models of ancient sites and monuments
• process simulations
• animations, even with live action
• CD-ROM, DVD products
• primary or supporting web sites
• projected 3d displays
• content for museum exhibitions
• content for television broadcast
• networked, interactive exhibitions

The dchavu team has considerable experience in working with many different types of cultural information, both publicly accessible and secret/sacred.

We also work closely with indigenous communities to ensure accuracy and acceptability in what we produce.

We can produce everything from paper or computer based site and monument records, through to photo-realistic virtual reconstructions and computer animations.

These web pages give a brief overview of our skills and projects to date.

For more information, contact Cliff Ogleby at the University of Melbourne.