VoluMedic
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VoluMedic by Media Studio Graz http://www.mediastudio-graz.com is a 3d- volume rendering
software based on LightWave
3d by NewTek
(plugin/addon).
It offers software volume rendering as well as hardware volume rendering (for interactive previews) of volumetric datasets.
VoluMedic is capable of importing images or series of images as well as volume datasets in DICOM, RAW, Analyze and many other formats (TIFF, TGA
, JPEG
, HDRI
, etc). These are then turned into volumetric objects using the companies own software volume renderer which integrates into LightWave
3d as a volumetric class plugin. This means that volumetric objects can be rendered together with polygon based geometry which is handled by LightWave's own renderer. VoluMedic's volumetric objects can receive lights from all of LightWave's light- types and can cast raytraced shadows on geometry or receive shadows from geometry and from other volumetric objects. Self-shadowing
is also supported if VoluMedic is used with LightWave version 9.0 or later. Volumetric objects rendered with VoluMedics software renderer also appear in reflections.
The software's intended uses are for medical visualization, material science, forensic animation and visual effects
. Among others, VoluMedic is currently used by Zoic Studios
for the visual effects of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
.
Volume rendering
In scientific visualization and computer graphics, volume rendering is a set of techniques used to display a 2D projection of a 3D discretely sampled data set.A typical 3D data set is a group of 2D slice images acquired by aCT, MRI, or MicroCT scanner....
software based on LightWave
LightWave
LightWave 3D is a high end computer graphics program developed by NewTek. The latest release of LightWave runs on Windows and Mac OS X.- Overview:...
3d by NewTek
NewTek
NewTek, Inc. is a San Antonio, Texas-based hardware and software company that produces live and post-production video tools and visual imaging software for personal computers...
(plugin/addon).
It offers software volume rendering as well as hardware volume rendering (for interactive previews) of volumetric datasets.
VoluMedic is capable of importing images or series of images as well as volume datasets in DICOM, RAW, Analyze and many other formats (TIFF, TGA
TGA
TGA may refer to:* The Grand Arkanum, A Nerdcore Hiphop Crew coming out of Worcester, Massachusetts consisting of Danny Fantom, The Prophet, Griffen, Kid Ikarus, and DJ Big Spoon* Thermogravimetric Analysis, materials testing procedure...
, JPEG
JPEG
In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....
, HDRI
High dynamic range imaging
In image processing, computer graphics, and photography, high dynamic range imaging is a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than current standard digital imaging techniques or photographic methods...
, etc). These are then turned into volumetric objects using the companies own software volume renderer which integrates into LightWave
LightWave
LightWave 3D is a high end computer graphics program developed by NewTek. The latest release of LightWave runs on Windows and Mac OS X.- Overview:...
3d as a volumetric class plugin. This means that volumetric objects can be rendered together with polygon based geometry which is handled by LightWave's own renderer. VoluMedic's volumetric objects can receive lights from all of LightWave's light- types and can cast raytraced shadows on geometry or receive shadows from geometry and from other volumetric objects. Self-shadowing
Self-shadowing
Self-Shadowing is a computer graphics lighting effect, used in 3D rendering applications such as computer animation and video games. Self-shadowing allows non-static objects in the environment, such as game characters and interactive objects , to cast shadows on themselves and each other...
is also supported if VoluMedic is used with LightWave version 9.0 or later. Volumetric objects rendered with VoluMedics software renderer also appear in reflections.
The software's intended uses are for medical visualization, material science, forensic animation and visual effects
Visual effects
Visual effects are the various processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shoot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or...
. Among others, VoluMedic is currently used by Zoic Studios
Zoic Studios
Zoic Studios is a visual effects company based in Culver City, California. They specialize in visual effects for feature films, episodic television, commercials, video games, advertising design, and interactive online media...
for the visual effects of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
.
See also
- Volume renderingVolume renderingIn scientific visualization and computer graphics, volume rendering is a set of techniques used to display a 2D projection of a 3D discretely sampled data set.A typical 3D data set is a group of 2D slice images acquired by aCT, MRI, or MicroCT scanner....
- Medical imagingMedical imagingMedical imaging is the technique and process used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes or medical science...
- Digital Imaging and Communications in MedicineDigital Imaging and Communications in MedicineDICOM is a standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging. It includes a file format definition and a network communications protocol. The communication protocol is an application protocol that uses TCP/IP to communicate between systems...