MaRS tenant innovates in 3D

3D computer animation has revolutionized entertainment, from movies to games to music. However, the realms of scientific research and education have been slow to capitalize on 3D animation’s amazing benefits, and graphics professionals have often overlooked the added dimension that scientific acumen can bring to their designs.

MaRS tenant Jason Sharpe, one-third of the innovative biomedical communications company, AXS Biomedical Animations Studio, introduces the very first handbook of biomedical 3D animation techniques, In Silico: 3D Animation and Simulation of Cell Biology with Maya and MEL.

This book, cowritten with Charles J Lumsden, Nicholas Woolridge, is targeted at both scientists and digital media artists. It’s a catalyst and a roadmap helping readers push their research and graphics forward into vibrant new worlds.

In Silico includes a complete guide to Maya, the world’s most popular 3D animation program, and MEL, the scripting language that powers Maya animations: no programming experience needed. Beyond the Maya animation basics, In Silico‘s guided projects take the reader through diverse Maya and MEL applications, from the realm of biological molecules to populations of interacting cells.
For the teacher or graphics professional intent on exploring the exciting possibilities of this new field, here is a self-contained introduction to the scientific ideas, the 3D animation procedures, and the Maya programming strategies to bring you visions to life.

For the scientist, here at last is a readily accessible approach to visual 3D simulation for biomedical research.

For the animator who develops biomedical content for education, broadcast, or advertising, this is the only Maya instruction book that describes tools, techniques, and methods for automating complex, multi-agent animations within the context of biology.

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