Thomas Kramer and Dr. Katrin Gaedt
interActive Systems Gesellschaft für interactive Medien mbH, Berlin and Marburg, Germany

Understanding the spatial dimensions of complex structures requires a high degree of spatial and abstract imagination. This is especially important in the field of medicine: the use of three dimensional objects becomes more and more important for the entire field. 3D models allow the presentation of anatomical data in a high accuracy, but also the realistic simulation of complex processes. By using special glasses and stereoscopic models, a profound spatial perception of the structure is achieved.The process of making a 3D model includes light sources, objects, and virtual cameras, creating a "virtual camera set". Interaction of light and its environment must be simulated to obtain realistic computer images.In an interactive demonstration, the making of a 3D model is shown,starting from a simple two-dimensional shape and resulting in an anatomical structure. The individual operations- tracing, surface construction, processing and post-production - are explained step by step.The post-production process of generating a stereoscopic image is demonstrated with regard to important applications.

•Participants can experience learning anatomical structures with 3D models

•Participants will understand the spatial dimensions of complex anatomical structures

•Participants can actively experience the creation of an actual 3D model explained live and step by step.

•Participants can actively experience the creation of an actual 3D model explained live and step by step.

Thomas Kramer
iAS
Dieffenbachstr. 33c
10967 Berlin
Phone: 030/327012-42
Fax: 030/327012-44
Email: thomas.kramer@brainmedia.de
Website: www.brainmedia.de

CO-AUTHORS:

Dr. Katrin Gaedt
iAS
Scheppe Gewissegasse 28
35039 Marburg
Phone: 06421/9277-19
Fax: 06421/92102
Email: katrin.gaedt@brainmedia.de
Website:http:// www.brainmedia.de