CHRIS MILLBERN: CyArk, Cultural Heritage, Ukraine, DRC, Petra, Gaussian Splatting, AND Teaching 3D

Описание: Photographer and interdisciplinary scientist Chris Millbern is Head of Field Capture for CyArk, providing key technical and field experience in the areas of 3D mapping and cultural preservation. From Mt. Everest to underwater caves, Chris has led dozens of teams across the globe for everything from filmmaking to conservation, specializing in remote and hazardous environments.

Having earned a degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology from UCLA, Chris was later chosen as the Rolex 2016 North American Scholar and has since been featured numerous times with National Geographic, BBC, Smithsonian, and other media outlets in print and television. Chris is involved with designing data capture techniques, expedition logistics and planning, and building lasting on-the-ground relationships around the world.

CyArk: https://www.cyark.org/

00:00 – Introduction: Why Chris Millburn & CyArk Matter
02:05 – Pond Farm: A Hidden Cultural Gem in Northern California
04:45 – Working with California State Parks: Permissions, Logistics & Ethics
06:40 – How CyArk Chooses What to Preserve
10:15 – The Greatest Threat to Cultural Heritage
13:45 – Tourism vs Preservation: The Petra Paradox
16:20 – Ukraine Heritage Digitization Initiative: Origins & Urgency
19:10 – Training Ukrainian Museums During Wartime
21:40 – Teaching Reality Capture Across Cultures
24:20 – How War Changed Capture Strategy in Ukraine
29:00 – Lessons Learned from Ukrainian Partners
31:30 – Chris Millburn’s Path to CyArk
36:50 – How CyArk Has Evolved Over the Years
39:40 – Arriving “Too Late” & Lost Cultural Stories
41:50 – CyArk’s Core Values & Community Responsibility
44:45 – The Future of CyArk & Gaussian Splatting
47:30 – Photogrammetry vs LiDAR vs Gaussian Splats
50:55 – Speed, Accuracy & Field Capture Reality
52:10 – CyArk’s Biggest Challenge: Funding, Time or Trust
55:00 – Does Digital Preservation Reduce Urgency to Protect Sites?
57:30 – The Next Decade of Cultural Heritage Technology
01:01:00 – Leadership & Working with CyArk’s CEO
01:02:50 – Field Work Traits & Ethical Dilemmas
01:07:00 – Projects That Left a Lasting Impact
01:10:45 – Planning vs Improvisation in the Field
01:13:10 – Drones, Capture Coverage & Knowing When You’re Done
01:16:00 – Designing Capture Workflows from Scratch
01:19:30 – When Data Is Perfect but the Story Isn’t
01:21:00 – Technology That First Inspired Chris
01:24:00 – Shooting for National Geographic: Pressure & Reality
01:28:00 – What Should Not Be Digitized
01:32:00 – Teaching Reality Capture to Anyone
01:37:00 – The Hardest Skill to Master in Field Work
01:42:00 – Most Dangerous Moments on Assignment
01:49:00 – Courage, Exploration & Everyday Heroes
01:53:00 – Is the World Becoming More Unstable?
01:56:00 – Why Ecological Conservation Matters
02:00:00 – Antarctica & Favorite Underwater Experiences
02:02:45 – The Place That Most Surprised Chris
02:04:45 – Lightning Round: Animals, AI & Photography
02:13:00 – Food Adventures & Cultural Encounters
02:15:40 – Lessons from Chris’s Parents
02:17:00 – What Excites Chris Most About the Future
02:18:30 – Final Thoughts & How to Support CyArk
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