This month NZMS is offering a free demonstration on multispectral imaging led by experts from Phase One. Learn how to expand your imaging capabilities by incorporating ultraviolet and infrared light into your existing RGB capture setup!
NZMS is proud to host the third visit by Phase One to Aotearoa New Zealand in less than 12 months, following the successful Cultural Heritage Specialist course that we hosted at Te Papa Tongarewa last November. This demonstration will offer cultural heritage photographers and digitisation professionals the chance to experience the latest advancements in RGB and broad-spectrum capture technologies.
There are two sessions available:
- Wednesday, 22nd May, 11 am to 3 pm.
- Thursday, 23rd May, 11 am to 3 pm.
Both sessions will be held in the photographic studio of NZMS’s Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington office in Grenada North, and a light lunch will be provided.
Please register before the 15th of May. Spaces will be limited, so make sure you reserve your spot as soon as possible!
Expert Guidance
Visiting from Europe, Phase One experts Eric Joakim and Michael Griffiths will lead the demonstration and showcase the latest developments in:
- Multispectral imaging
- Book cradle technology
- Colour management
Eric Joakim, VP of Sales for Cultural Heritage at Phase One, has been with the company since 1994 when it launched its first digital back. He has been deeply involved in the cultural heritage sector from the outset and joined Phase One’s specialised Cultural Heritage team upon its formation in 2014. This team focuses on developing solutions to help heritage institutions digitise their collections to the highest standards. Since Phase One began exploring multispectral imaging in 2015, Eric has played a key role in developing the Rainbow MSI Solution, including the incorporation of analysis tools to deliver results quickly and efficiently.
Discover Multispectral Imaging
Multispectral imaging captures light from a range of wavelengths (both visible and invisible to the human eye) across the electromagnetic spectrum using special camera technology, light sources, and filters. Photographs produced by multispectral imaging can be used to analyse substances and surfaces to improve readability or determine authenticity, age, material characterization, and distribution.
Multispectral imaging has a wide range of applications, including:
- Text readability analysis on aged documents
- Non-invasive studies on polychrome surfaces for conservation and authentication
- Detailed fabric analysis for historical research
- Forensic analysis for criminal investigations
- Innovative uses in material science and quality assurance
Phase One’s Innovative Solution
The Rainbow MSI Solution from Phase One is a fully automated and powerful tool for multiband and narrowband multispectral imaging applications, delivering in-depth insights into materials, pigments, and other traces in documents, paintings, and artefacts – all without physical contact! Notably, the Rainbow MSI Solution has already been adopted by major global institutions, including the Bodleian Library at Oxford University, Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek and The Royal Library of Denmark.
The upcoming demonstration will offer attendees the chance to interact directly with the components of Phase One’s Rainbow MSI Solution, which includes:
- The iXH 150MP Camera: Equipped with a wide spectrum RGB sensor, this camera is also suitable for standard digitisation tasks. Simply attach the IR/UV cut filter with stepping rings to the lens, and it’s ready to be used in the Rainbow MSI Solution!
- Rainbow MSI Solution Software: Manages all the MSI components, enabling full automation of the imaging process.
- Rainbow MSI Solution LED Lights: Includes multiband lights (delivering narrowband UV, broadband visible light, broadband and narrowband IR) and Narrowband lights (delivering 16 narrowbands of light from UV, through visible IR).
- Rainbow MSI Solution Filter Wheel: It can hold up to five filters and is tailored to meet the demands of accurate visible imaging and luminescence imaging.
Feel free to bring along any materials that you would like to examine using the Rainbow MSI Solution. This is a great opportunity to see first-hand how this technology can enhance the imaging and analysis of your specific collections or items.
Phase One has also developed a brand-new suite of book cradles and copy stands which can be discussed at the demonstration, including:
- the V-twin book cradle (2-camera system for fragile books)
- the benchtop 100° (MkII) (2-camera system for fragile books)
- the A1+ 180° with glass plate and split base (works with Autocolumn)
- RPS 1600 Tabletop AutoColumn Copy Stand
- RPS 2300 Wall-mounted AutoColumn Copy Stand
- RPS 2300 XXL A0+ AutoColumn Copy Stand
Attending this event will not only deepen your understanding of multispectral imaging but also provide comprehensive insights into Phase One’s Cultural Heritage solutions and software. Additionally, it offers a valuable opportunity to meet NZMS’s technical and operational kaimahi and tour our facilities.
An Opportunity to Share Knowledge
NZMS and Phase One are dedicated to offering educational and training opportunities related to cultural heritage digitisation. We value collaboration and learning from our peers across the sector, while also prioritising an approach that is both pragmatic and user-focused. An example of this commitment is NZMS’s development of Digihubs, which are designed to meet specific community needs and support libraries and archives across the motu.
The demonstration will allow us to continue the kōrero around colour management that began during last year’s CHS course— Eric will explain some innovative developments from Phase One, and NZMS will update you on our internal activities and learning in this area.
NZMS is the official and single distribution partner for Phase One imaging solutions within the heritage photography product vertical in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Please get in touch with our team if you’d like to find out more, and don’t forget to register before the 15th of May!