Digital Echoes from the Real World: 3D Photogrammetry with April Phillips

In this 1.5 hour hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to transform physical objects into detailed 3D digital models using photogrammetry techniques. Guided by April Phillips, attendees will explore the process of capturing, processing, and sharing scans using the Reality Scan app and Sketchfab, gaining practical skills in documentation, archiving, and creative digital translation. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how everyday objects can be reinterpreted in virtual space, expanding possibilities for artistic practice, storytelling, and digital engagement.

Prior to the workshop:

Please ensure you have the following prepared:

Reality Scan App (free):

*Note you may need to update your phone – please install the app ahead of the workshop.

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(free)

Please ensure you have your login details ready

WHAT TO BRING:

· An object that relates or connects in meaning to your practice.

The object should be:

· No smaller than a golf ball and no bigger than a basketball

· Please avoid objects that are: highly reflecting, shiny, or transparent

· Please avoid objects that have fine points or details which may cause a failure to capture.

Bring an object with: Distinctive features, interesting surface texture and some distinctive contrast in colour and form.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

April Phillips is a Wiradjuri-Scottish woman of the Galari / Kalari peoples, living and working in regional Australia. Her art practice is cemented in futurism and media arts; as lead artist / director working across moving images, illustration, 3D assets, AR research, and photogrammetry. In 2022 April was awarded the Women in Digital award for excellence, advocacy, innovation and social impact, in recognition of her work in digital arts.

Her practice extends to analogue materials and processes including drawing, printmaking, ceramics and glass. She works within collaborative environments to realise ambitious projects, leading teams to do big things. April employs character design as a narrative tool to explore empathy, fun and form. Her use of vivid colour and unlikely digital processes celebrates the potential of computer art for a new world.

in 2024 April was awarded the Melbourne International Film Festival Uncle Jack Charles award presented by Kearney Group, for her major new work kajoo yannaga with partners Now or Never Festival, ACMI and RMIT.

As a founding member of the Friends with Computers collective, April works to playfully engage digital technologies as tools for her art making, with a focus on futurism, human intelligence and ethical methodologies.

CREATIVE DIALOGUES 20 JUNE

This free workshop is part of the Creative Dialogues program taking place on 20 June.

We encourage you to explore the full program, which includes artist talks and activations across the day: Creative Dialogues | City of Wollongong

Emergent Futures: As part of the program April Phillips will be present a talk at 3.30pm in The Music Lounge, Wollongong Town Hall.

Find out more about the full Creative Dialogues program at www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/creative-dialogues