Post-processing Workflow for 3D Vietnamese Historical Printing Woodblocks Restoration from 2D prints
Long Duc Hoang Nguyen, Thuong Cong Le, Le Thanh Ha, Thi Duyen Ngo · 2024
The preservation of cultural heritage is paramount, and traditional woodblock prints stand as invaluable artifacts encapsulating the rich history of Vietnamese craftsmanship and artistic expression. The ultimate goal of our project is to transform 2D representations into accurate and natural 3D woodblock models using reconstruction techniques and computer vision algorithms. There are many steps in the work, including: training model, restoration of woodblock surfaces; and post-processing. The aim of the post-processing phase is to achieve the most comprehensive form of woodblock by combining parts of a woodblock generated in the preceding steps. This paper focuses on presenting a post-processing workflow designed for the restoration of 3D models of historical Vietnamese printing woodblocks from 2D prints. The practical application of our workflow is demonstrated through the restoration of selected Vietnamese historical woodblocks, showcasing the efficacy of our methodology in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.