The Historic Kelley House...at Kelley Park, San Jose, CA.

In 1861 Judge Lawrence Archer purchased 160 acres just outside of San José’s city limits. He named the property around Coyote Creek “Lone Oak.” Archer moved his family in 1869, from their downtown home to a two-story house surrounded by elaborate gardens and accessed by two avenues lined with pepper, cypress and eucalyptus trees. There he grew orchards of prunes, apricots, walnuts, and was especially proud of his cherries. A well respected resident and attorney, Archer came to California in 1852 and settled in San Jose in 1853. Active in community service, he was Mayor of San José in 1856 and 1878; a County Judge from 1867 – 71; and served at State Assemblyman from 1875 – 76. Archer left his “Lone Oak” property to his only daughter, Louise Archer Flavin Kelley. She inherited the land in 1910 and it became known as “Ar-Kel” an abbreviation of her maiden and married names...From HSJ webapage. www.historysanjoseorg

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Built in 1912, the 5,600 square foot Kelley House is part of what is now Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, the Japanese Gardens, Kelley Park and History Park

After sitting abandoned for many years, the Kelley Mansion fell into disrepair. In 1994,estimates to rebuild the historic home were in nearly $2 million

In February 2012, the Kelley House was destroyed by a two alarm fire

For the past 34 months, the home has sat abandoned and exposed to the elements. The damage to the roof of the home was extensive; seventy percent of the roof was damaged by the fire. The remainder of the roof was damaged due to time and the elements.

The Kelley House is scheduled for demolition in early January 2015.

In, December 2014, NVentum, LLC. was asked to create a

digital record of the historic San Jose property prior to demolition.

So, on Saturday December 27th with trusty FARO in hand, the 

process of creating accurate historic record began with the laser scanning of the exterior of the Kelley House.

  

Over the next several days, the exterior, second story and solarium were laser scanned and photographed with the latest FARO 3D Focus Scanner.

The project concludes on New Years Day with the documentation of the first floor of the home.

After we have collected the data on this historic home, what next?

    Stay Tuned...                                 

FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 330

2014 Reality Capture Summer Technology Camp
July 12-19, 2014 at History Park in San Jose.

Our Summer Project, The Santa Ana School House

This past July, the Reality Capture Technology Training Center hosted its first week long technology camp.
We welcomed students ranging from 11th grade through graduate school to assist us in the digital documentation of the historic Santa Ana One Room School House on the campus of History Park.

This first time program provided a great opportunity for students to not only plan the process, but also use the latest laser scanning technology to complete the digital documentation.

I've attached some stills from the documentation process completed by the students.

Laser Scan by Liz York and Brittany Bradley
Z&F 6000S Laser Scanner

Liz York is a Graduate student from JFK University in Berkeley. Museum Collections and Curatorship is Liz's specialty. 

Laser Scan by Liz York and Brittany Bradley of JFK University
Z&F 6000S Laser Scanner at High Resolution

Brittany Bradley is a Graduate student from JFK University in Berkeley. MBA student in Museum Studies,  Brittany's has a minor is in photography

Laser Scan by Adam and Aaron Rhetta
Z&F 6000S Laser Scan at High Resolution

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Adam Rhetta is a student at 
Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, CA. Aaron plans to study engineering in college.


Aaron Rhetta is in his second year at Evergreen Valley College. He'll be transferring to San Jose State University and majoring in Environmental Studies.

FARO 3D Focus
Laser Scanner

Program Basics:

Hardware- Faro 3D Focus Laser Scanner, Z&F 6000S Laser Scanner, Cannon EOS Rebel SLR Camera, Fisheye and Standard Lens

Software: Autodesk ReCap 360, Cyclone, Autodesk 1-2-3D Catch

Z&F 6000S
Laser Scanner

The Art of Scanning.avi

Brittany Bradley Graduate Student @JFK University
Mastering the Art of Photogrammetry

Reality Capture Technology Summer Camp
Friday July 18th marked the close of our first technology summer camp at History Park. We were extremely fortunate and pleased to have a great group of students participate in our inaugural classes. We were fortunate to have Graduate students Brittany 
Bradley and Elizabeth York of John F. Kennedy University's Museum Studies programs as the first interns to train at The Reality Capture Technology Training Center (RCTTC). Their unique perspective on the modern fields of art, curator-ship and museum administration provided great insight into the modernization of museums.

We were really please to have Aaron Rhetta and Adam Rhetta as the first high school and community college students to participate in our program. Both Aaron and Adam attended our weekend training at History Park last Spring.and we were happy to have them take part in our inaugural Summer camp. The laser scans of the Associated Oil Station in this post were captured by the Rhetta Bros. back in April. After getting a sample of laser scanning last Spring the brothers decided to sign up for the Summer Technology Camp and gain more experience with the technology.

MEP Specialist/NVentum President
Ken Hanna-Laser Scanning 101
W/the FARO 3D FOCUS

Being the first technology camp, we decided to limit the number of participants to 8 people; 4 college interns and 2 high school and 2 community college students. For various reasons, several students either did not show or cancelled within the last 48 hours of the opening day of camp. As it turned out, 4 four students was the perfect number for our first tech camp. Students used both the Z&F laser scanner and the FARO 3D Focus scanners to document the Santa Ana One Room School House. One of the most interesting aspects of these trainings is one that we anticipated when we first established the program; the diversity of the interest of those involved in the training provided a variety of opinions and valuable input to the training process. For example had an MA in photography and was a current MBA student specializing in museum studies. Another student is seeking a degree in environmental engineering. These very different vocations have a common interest in the use of 3D technology. This program offers the first inter-disciplinary, participatory program with interest across any fields on reality capture technology.

Antique Bicycle and FARO 3D Focus,
Aaron and Adam's Project

The first scans of the historic school were completed by Liz  and Brittany using the Z&F laser scanner. Those scans were followed by Aaron and Adam's documentation of the school house using the 3D FOCUS with it's built-in camera. We wanted to make sure the students had and opportunity to use two different types of scanners and understand the strengths and drawbacks of each. In addition to scanning the exterior and grounds of the the school house, we also scanned and photographed the interior of the building.

During the week, we worked at the collection center and had the opportunity to experiment with the art and technology that is photogrammetry. With Autodesk's free online software, we were able to experiment with a variety of instruments including cell phones, tablet phones, point and shoot phones and professional quality SLR cameras. The week also included tours of the collection center, Trolley Barn, a visit to the SJ Fire Museum and Ice Cream!

Laser Scan of Associated Oil Station by
Aaron and Adam Rhetta

By far, one of the more challenging aspect's of the camp proved to be the photogrammetry training. As stated by Tatjana Dzambrozova, the Technology Whisperer, the key to photogrammetry is taking good pictures;easier said than done! There is so much potential for this technology and it is so easy and accessible that we are planning to use this technology  for many more applications than first expected.

We are currently planning a series of weekend training opportunities for both laser scanning and photogrammetry technologies for students from 10th grade through graduate school level who are interested in cutting edge engineering technology, 3D environments, art and/or preservation. We expect to have our next training opportunity in late September with bi-monthly trainings or workshops to follow.

Now that the first camp is completed, we've collected lots of raw point cloud data and photographs of artifacts and the Santa Ana School House. As we collect data from the park, we will occasionally post still and fly-through models on this blog and the HSJ website. Stay tuned for our news of future trainings and workshops.

The Reality Capture Technology Training Center

Summer camp dates are July 12th-19th at History Park in San Jose...

The mission of the Reality Capture technology Training Center is to introduce cutting edge technology to students through hands-on experience;to educate and foster the dreams of our next generation of artist, engineers, designers, innovators and scientist. Given our goals, it is only appropriate that our first project is the documentation and preservation of the historic Santa Ana one room school house.

Santa Ana School House at History Park,  San Jose

The 127 year old Santa Ana was located in San Benito County's Santa Ana Valley. A total of 54 teachers taught at the school from 1872 through 1974. Originally, the one room school house welcomed students from 1st through 8th grade. Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Gates-Rianda was the last to teach there from 1972-1974...Source: History San Jose webpage @ www.historysanjose.org.

Interior of the Santa Ana School House

The documentation process begins with the laser scanning of the school house on Tuesday and Wednesday July 15th and 16th. The students will register the data collected on Thursday, July 17th using Autodesk Recap Software.

 The documentation process will serve several purposes. In addition to providing a unique educational training opportunity for our participants, we will be creating a detailed digital record of this historic building and its contents.
 It is critical that our children are introduced to new and innovative technology.  From art and design to land surveying, these technologies are key to the jobs of tomorrow. At a time when only 7 of 10 students are meeting the minimum requirements for HS graduation, it is our duty as parents and community leaders to provide the resources necessary to help them succeed and prosper.

The Reality Capture Technology Training Center, at History Park

at the Intersection of Art, Design, Engineering and Technology

A "Practice Run"

On Sunday April 13th, we invited a couple of students to History Park to introduce them to the laser scanning process. Though new innovations in software development have resulted in less complicated, target free scanning and registration processes, we decided to do things in the traditional way. Using both paddles targets and paper targets we had the students layout and plot the scanning sequence. There were a total of nine scans taken of the Associated Oil Service Station as the first draft done by students of the Reality Capture Technology Training Center. Not only was this an introduction to the training for our students, it was an introduction to the hands on training process for us as well. We've had plenty of experience training adults and labor professionals however there was some concern about the process of training high school and community college students. Would we be able to engage them in the process and keep their attention and focus? Would they be intrigued by the processes and interested in learning more about the technology? Would they "get it"? The answer to all of these questions was a resounding YES! Not only did they understand the technology, their ability to see the various applications for the technologies was far beyond that of our adult students.

Photo Courtesy of History San Jose

Built in 1927, the Associated Oil Service Station was located at the corner of Market and Julian Street in San Jose

The Associated Oil Service Station documented at high resolution with

a Z&F 6000s Laser Scanner

This was a real pleasant surprise for us. That afternoon, we realized that our plans to create this unique hands-on technology experience for students was an attainable and timely goal. The enthusiasm we feel for the technology was mirrored by the students. Their ability to grasp the concepts, their curiosity and their desire to learn was truly inspirational for us. We recognized the need for STEAM programs and fresh

resources within our public schools. The question was could we provide those resources and help students and educators bridge the science and technology gap. We found our answer and our mission is clear. 

The July 2014 summer technology camp at will include both college interns and high school students. This will be the first of many week long camps that will combine learning, mentorship and community service opportunities for all participants; working with state of the art hardware and software, working in teams and preserving our local history.

Laser Scans of the Associated Oil Service Station by Aaron Rhetta of Evergreen Valley College
and Adam Rhetta of Bellarmine College Prep

The Reality Capture Laboratory

In addition to education and training programs, 
The Reality Capture Technology Training Center is a working laboratory that offers students, professionals and leaders in technology the opportunity to experiment, develop and display new techniques and workflows for today's preservation, as-built and geospatial technologies. The time tested application of these technologies for art, engineering and science are being used in a variety of disciplines and occupations. However, as the technology evolves, the possibilities for new applications and uses continue to expand. While the primary uses for mapping, construction, entertainment, forensic documentation and design are widely accepted, we are just beginning to recognize potential uses for the creation of new revenue streams. Reality capture technologies have implications in everything from advertisements and marketing to carbon credits for the reduction of green house emissions.

At NVentum, we see tremendous potential in combining various technologies to properly document and detail structures and environments. The dimensional detail offered by  laser scans, the clarity of HD photos and the flexibility of photogrammetry is key to opening unique, new documentation processes.
The following video combines the laser scans of the Peralta Adobe with HD photos of some of the items inside the historic structure. Though the software necessary to create such a model doesn't exist (yet), it is only a matter of time before this becomes a integral component of the documentation process.

    

This video model of the Peralta Adobe was created with the FARO 3D Focus Scanner, FARO SCENE software and HD photos provided by History San Jose. For details about FARO products and technology, contact Matt Daly of FARO Technologies at Matthew.Daly@faro.com

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The Reality of Reality Capture Technology

Registration for the June 21st Autodesk Photogrammetry Workshop at History Park opened two weeks ago. The training was specifically focused on teachers and administrators from throughout Santa Clara County. We targeted art, photography and STEM teachers with outreach efforts through the County Office of Education as well as contacts through San Jose State University, Stanford University, Evergreen Valley College and Santa Clara University. We had two original objectives for the program; 1) To train teachers to use the technology so they could take the lessons back to the classroom and share with their students. 2) Recruit teachers as volunteers and enhance our capacity for training at the Reality Capture Technology Training Center.

MEP Systems

As word of the training opportunity spread, we were surprised by the responses. Request for training began coming from people from a variety of places and varying disciplines. Our current list of registrants consist of crime scene investigators, homicide detectives, professional photographers, art instructors, museum curators, archivist, graduate school students, high school STEM teachers, middle school math teachers, school administrators, surveyors, MEP professionals and construction managers. The diversity of the registrants is indicative of the myriad applications of reality capture technology. From forensic documentation of accidents and crime scenes, to artistic renderings, historic preservation, BIM/green buildings, surveying and education, the applications for geospatial technology are far reaching and we are just beginning to scratch the surface.

Preservation

As our programs progress, we intend on expand the number and variety of trainings offered to our community. Given the various interest, needs and uses for the technology, the Reality Capture Technology Training Center will develop specialized trainings utilizing the various software applications offered by Autodesk, FARO and other developers. Future trainings will feature programs like Revit, Maya, and FARO SCENE. These trainings will offer hands-on experience for professionals and students alike; for those who are looking to enter the job market and for others who are looking to enhance and update their current jobs skills.

Forensic Studies

The Reality Capture Technology Training Center is focused on expanding the impact of today's technology through education, workflow development and practical applications.

Point Cloud, Zeche Zollverein, scanned with the Z+F IMAGER® 5010C.

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Applying The Technology

Reality Capture Technology has practical applications across many fields and disciplines. Originally designed as a civil engineering tool, these technologies are used for
Air Navigation Services
Archaeological Excavations
Forensic Documentation of Accidents and Crime Scenes

Construction and Green Building Technology
Historic Preservation 
As-Built Documentation
Mapping/Surveying/Geomatics
Reverse Engineering
Urban Planning
Gaming 3D Environments
Virtual Design
Condition Monitoring/Seismic Analysis
Land Management and Reform
Oceanography
Meteorology
Orthotic/Prosthetic Design and Fabrication

Infrastructure Management

We're looking for students from 10th grade through graduate school who are interested in art, technology, engineering and design to participate in our technology camp. Registration for the Reality Capture Technology Training Center's July summer camp opens June 1st. 
Register online at www.historysanjose.org

KEY DATES

June 1st 
 Registration Opens for Reality Capture Technology Training Centers' Summer Technology Camp
We are currently seeking students who are interested in architecture, archaeology, construction, design, computer sciences, civil engineering, facility management, geospatial technologies, industrial engineering, photography, preservation, surveying and related technologies to participate in this summer’s digital documentation project
Register at www.historysanjose.org

June 21st
Photogrammetry Training for Educators, powered by Autodesk.
(Photogrammetry is technology that allows users to create 3 Dimensional models extract measurements  from photographs) We are currently seeking educators who are interested in learning about photogrammetry from the professionals at Autodesk. The training will facilitated by Tatjana Dzambazova, Autodesk's "Technology Whisperer". Training will be from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the History Park.
In exchange for this free training opportunity we ask that educators agree to assist in facilitating a photogrammetry training course at our summer technology camp  July 14th-19th or at a future training.
The great thing about Autodesk's programs is they offer free software to educators. So, teachers who participate in the program can take these lessons back to the classroom and share this new technology with their students.
RSVP to brianmiller@nventum.net by June 10th

July 12th
RCTTC Technology Camp Orientation/Tours of History Park and the HSJ Collection Center

July 14th-19th
Reality Capture Training: Laser Scanning/Photogrammetry
Project Documentation
Software Applications
3D Modeling 

July 12th through 20th 2014
Summer Technology Camp

Reality Capture 
Technology Training Center 

at History Park.

This summer, the Reality Capture Technology Training Center will host its' inaugural training  at History Park in San Jose. Beginning Saturday July 12th, students will learn about laser scanning technology and put their newly acquired skills to work on a preservation/historic documentation project at History Park.

FARO Technologies'
3D Focus Scanner

The Reality Capture Technology Training Center program is a STEAM program that focuses on state of the art geospatial technologies. Student/participants will work in teams to laser scan and digitally document the Nelson-DeLuz House on the campus of History Park. Students will use Autodesk ReCap Software, FARO

Nelson-DeLuz House @ History Park
Photo Courtesy Of History San Jose

3D Focus and Z&F laser scanners as part of the Reality Capture Technology Training Center process. Following the documentation process, students will register the scans and create a 3D model for the museum's archives.

The Reality Capture Technology Training Center is open to students 16 years and older. Reality Capture Technology and 3D modeling has literally dozens of applications. From as-built documentation and condition monitoring to civil engineering and electronic gaming, modern reality capture technology's impact on the way we live is being felt more and more.

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The inaugural technology training camp will host 15 student/participants. Registration for the summer training camp opens June 1st, check this blog or the History San Jose webpage at www.historysanjose.org for updates.

The Reality Capture Technology Training Center powered by NVentum, LLC.

Coming Summer 2014...

The Reality Capture Technology Center  at History Park in San Jose
is a working laboratory, developing new procedures and processes to maximize the impact of 21^st century reality capture technology. Located in Silicon Valley, the hub of modern technology, this one of a kind STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) program provides learning opportunities in emerging fields for students of various backgrounds and interest. This unique training center introduces students of all ages to the technologies that address the critical needs of modern society; from geospatial technology to green building techniques. Educating and engaging the greater community in the preservation of our local history, History Park is the ideal home for this new collaborative educational endeavor.

3D Focus Scanner

Beginning in June of 2014, the Reality Capture Technology Center will offer hands-on training in photogrammetry and forensic laser scanning for architecture, historic preservation, survey/geomatics and relevant data collection applications. Students will participate in the documentation of artifacts, historic buildings and property at History Park. In this unique program students will learn to capture data using laser scanners and import that data to FARO SCENE for manipulation and processing. This is the first program to integrate components of state of the art hardware with newly developed software in the field; our focus is on workflow.

At a time when Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs are needed most in our public schools, resources for students and teachers are on a dramatic decline. Working with local high schools, community colleges and universities, the Reality Capture Technology Center endeavors to fill the void of services left by the ever dwindling educational budgets at the local state and federal levels.
During our week long summer camp, participants will have an opportunity to work in teams made up of high school, community college and university students to collect data from around the park.
Student teams will process the data and preserve it for the History Museum's archives.
In the Fall of 2014, the Reality Capture technology Center will expand training opportunities to include labor organizations and other professionals in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, construction, design,  facility management, surveying, MEP coordination and BIM applications.


The Historic Peralta Adobe in Downtown San Jose
Captured with the FARO 3D Focus Laser Scanner

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