Documenting Archaeological Mortuary Features using High Dynamic Range (HDR) Imaging
Documenting Mortuary Features using HDR
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12371209 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James T Watson (0000-0002-3307-2428, University of Arizona, corresponding author), Jonathan Weiland (Stanford University) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 366-373 |
| Publication date | 2012-12-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/oa.2302 |
| OpenAlex | W1894020895 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
This technical note presents a refined technique for photo-documenting archaeological mortuary features using High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. Mortuary features in archaeological context can be complex and delicate given the wide variability in grave constructions and preservation of human skeletal remains. It is therefore critical to obtain the greatest detail possible when photo-documenting these features. HDR techniques represent more contrast in photographs and provide greater detail across the DR of illumination within mortuary features—where complex arrangements of human remains can obscure or darken other elements or associated funerary objects, making them difficult to identify in traditional photographs. HDR can be employed with most standard digital single lens reflex cameras used for archaeological field projects, is easy to learn and employ (as described here), can be processed and produced with commonly used photo editing programs, and is ideal for use in unpredictable conditions that are often encountered with archaeological mortuary features and in field conditions. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |