Model 47A - Loggerhead sea turtle

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This is a stunning 3D animation ("Shelly") of an almost full-grown loggerhead (ID=982.000406129037) sea turtle (Caretta caretta, straight carapace length=86 cm) that was initially caught on June 23, 2017 by the Inwater Research Group, and then photographed with Beastcam technology using 20 Canon G16 cameras. Photographer Christine Shepard expertly operated the cameras, and the sea turtle was released in excellent condition that very same day. The impressive 3D model was first created through a photogrammetry scan utilizing Capturing Reality. Johnson Martin, an accomplished animator, skillfully used Blender to reconstruct the entire sea turtle from these scans, as well as animate its movements with precision. Jeanette Wyneken from Florida Atlantic University and Charles Mairne from the Loggerhead MarineLife Center each provided valuable feedback on the movements' authenticity. The high-quality 3D animation is freely available for creative and non-profit use. To inquire about licensing, please visit www.digitallife3d.org