3D Design & Development
BIM Data for Visualization, Done Properly
Using building information models from architectural software as the basis for visualization. Key takeaways Data-rich: BIM objects carry information beyond geom...
Imogen Clarke
Stills, retouching and real-time 3D. Writes about color management, asset pipelines and getting heavy visual work into a browser.
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How to Get Medical Device Visualization Right
3D visuals of medical devices for marketing, training and regulatory submissions. Key takeaways Intended use: devices are cleared for defined uses Design accura...
3D Design & Development
Surgical and Anatomical Visualization: What Actually Works
3D anatomy and procedure visuals used in training, patient education and clinical communication. Key takeaways Source data: models can be built from imaging dat...
3D Design & Development
A Practical Guide to Industrial Machinery Visualization
Renders and animations of production machinery, plant layouts and process equipment. Key takeaways CAD source: engineering models provide accurate geometry Scal...
3D Design & Development
A Practical Guide to Virtual Property Tours
Navigable 3D tours of buildings, built from scans or modeled from plans. Key takeaways Capture methods: tours can come from scanning or from modeled data Accura...
3D Design & Development
Museum Artifact Digitization, Done Properly
Creating 3D records of objects in collections, for research, conservation and public access. Key takeaways Photogrammetry and scanning: both are used depending...
3D Design & Development
How to Get Dental and Orthodontic 3D Right
3D scanning, modeling and printing used in dentistry, from aligners to restorations. Key takeaways Intraoral scanning: produces digital impressions Tolerances:...
3D Design & Development
Food Visualization in 3D: What Actually Works
Computer-generated food imagery for packaging, menus and advertising. Key takeaways Accuracy: images must represent the product as sold Subsurface scattering: g...
3D Design & Development
Room Scene Rendering: What Actually Works
Rendered interior scenes that place furniture and products in realistic rooms. Key takeaways Scale accuracy: products must be rendered at true dimensions Lighti...
3D Design & Development
A Practical Guide to Infrastructure Visualization
Visuals of utilities, transport and energy projects for planning, consultation and communication. Key takeaways Viewpoints: consultation visuals often use agree...
3D Design & Development
A Practical Guide to Scientific and Molecular Visualization
3D visuals of molecules, cells and physical systems for research communication and education. Key takeaways Structural data: molecular structures come from publ...
3D Design & Development
A Practical Guide to 3D Training Simulations
Interactive 3D environments used to train people on procedures, equipment and hazards. Key takeaways Fidelity: the level of realism should match the learning ob...
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