We've created a series of insight videos to help museums unlock the potential of games.
The cultural heritage sector, like many others, is beginning to embrace the potential of games and 3D production technologies. Yet there are still plenty of museums, galleries, libraries, and historic sites - often the smaller ones - that can feel a little left behind. To help, Echo Games CIC has created a YouTube series that offers some easy ways to bring stories to life with games and tech. Handy for anyone involved in preserving, curating and sharing cultural heritage.
LiDAR scanners and photogrammetry
This video in the series dives into how LiDAR scanners and photogrammetry can be used to create high-quality 3D twins of museum collections. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses laser pulses to precisely measure objects and spaces, while photogrammetry stitches together many photographs to build detailed 3D representations.
Imagine being able to virtually explore a heritage site that's hard to get to, or closely study a delicate artefact without the risk of damaging it. By breaking down technical jargon and reviewing common tools, we explain how 3D capture can support archiving, preservation, and public engagement.
The potential of games
The second video introduces games as versatile tools to inform, engage, and inspire. How, for example, can museums harness interactivity and play to craft immersive learning experiences - particularly for younger audiences? Looking at examples from institutions around the world, the video illustrates how games can bring cultural heritage to life.
Off-the-shelf games
Games are great at telling cultural heritage stories, but sometimes creating your own its not affordable. This third video shows that there is an another approach - leverage ready-made, published titles that align with your educational goals. In this video we check out simple games that span topics of history, art, engineering, geography and conservation.
Game jams
Game jams are informal and fun events that see artists, designers and developers come together to make games. They can last a few hours or even a few days, and anyone from a complete beginner to an industry pro can get involved. Game jams are a fantastic way for cultural heritage institutions to connect with local communities, work with schools, upskill staff, and trial new ideas.
