Numerous processes are necessary to create high-resolution facsimiles of cultural assets.
The first process is capturing images of the original cultural asset. This task is performed using a Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III professional-model digital SLR camera mounted on a specially designed pan-tilt head that incorporates ultrasonic motors which contribute to precise position control.
Not to place burden on the cultural asset, a Canon flash is used during shooting, doing away with the need for long-term exposure to harsh lighting. Special control software developed for the project allows images of the artwork to be captured in multi-segments, while proprietary software developed by Canon is used to stitch the images together with high-accuracy to produce high-resolution digital data.