From Google Earth Studio to Hologram: A Pipeline for Architectural Visualization
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Abstract
High-resolution holographic visualization of built environments remains largely inaccessible due to the complexity and technical demands of traditional 3D data acquisition processes. This study proposes a workflow for producing high-quality full-color digital holographic stereograms of architectural landmarks using Google Earth Studio. By leveraging photogrammetrically reconstructed three-dimensional (3D) city models and a controlled camera path, we generated perspective image sequences of two iconic monuments, that is, the Basílica de la Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain) and the Arc de Triomphe (Paris, France). A custom pipeline was implemented to compute keyframe coordinates, extract cinematic image sequences, and convert them into histogram data suitable for CHIMERA holographic printing. The holograms were recorded on Ultimate U04 silver halide plates and illuminated with RGB light-emitting diodes, yielding visually immersive reconstructions with strong parallax effects and color fidelity. This method circumvented the requirement for physical 3D scanning, thereby enabling scalable and cost-effective holography using publicly available 3D datasets. In conclusion, the findings indicate the potential of combining Earth Studio with digital holography for urban visualization, cultural heritage preservation, and educational displays.
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OpenAlex topics: 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications · Geography Education and Pedagogy
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Affiliations
Department of Immersive Convergence Content, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
Department of Television Technologies, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Tashkent 100084, Uzbekistan
Funding
Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) · MSIT (Ministry of Science and ICT), Korea · ITRC (Information Technology Research Center) · IITP (Institute for Information and Communications Technology Planning and Evaluation) · Kwangwoon University
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