The 3FX iPad App is Now Available!
Posted: September 14th, 2011 | Author: Steve | Filed under: medical animation | Tags: Animation, Apple, iPad, medical | No Comments »We’re excited to announce that we have completed our iPad app and it is now available to download in the Apple iTunes store!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3fx-medical-animation/id458073933?ls=1
Our Visual Rescource iPad app is a great way for you to gain access to all things 3FX. We designed it so that it can serve multiple purposes. For one, it’s a great way to show the public what it is that we do here, describing both the kind of work we’re capable of as well as giving an overview of our company. It’s also a great example to show our clients what kind of app we’re capable of producing for their own needs. Using impressive visuals and an easy to navigate interface, your app can be yet another way to impressively display your medical animations or procedures.
Clearly the world has already shifted toward using the ease of apps on iPads and smart phones, with people taking advantage of the ease of this technology every day. Whether it’s for a quick presentation or for personal viewing, there’s nothing as convenient as being able to display your material right in the palm of your hand simply by pressing a button.
Stereoscopic and 3D Animation : The Future Is Now
Posted: August 5th, 2011 | Author: Steve | Filed under: medical animation | Tags: 3D, Animation, medical, medical animation, stereoscopic | No Comments »You’re probably aware that 3D movies are the hottest new craze in Hollywood. Whether you’re going to see the latest Harry Potter flick, a new movie by the folks at Pixar, or an action packed blockbuster like Transformers or Captain America, 3D is the best way to really feel like you’re part of the film and provides the absolute best viewing experience. The 3D element helps you feel like you’re even closer to the characters and the action on the big screen.
What’s becoming even more common is 3D televisions in our homes. I was recently visiting a relative who had just purchased a 3D TV last week. He handed me a pair of 3D glasses and put on Avatar to show me all of its capabilities. The realism and detail of the movie was unbelievable. It was difficult to believe that I was sitting in this living room, in a house just outside of Philadelphia and this kind of technology was possible.
At 3FX, we’re thrilled to add 3D TV, or auto Stereoscopic as it’s also called, to our expanding list of capabilities. Without the need for 3D glasses, the wow factor is the best reason to produce your presentation in autostereo, as objects can appear to float off the screen toward the viewers. Viewers feel as if they can reach out and touch the objects before them, which creates a memorable experience that will leave the viewer talking about your show even after viewing.
Currently we’re working on a show for one of our clients that will change the way medical animation is viewed. Using autostereoscopic capable monitors, we’re able to create a realistic, fully detailed show that showcases a whole new side to medical animation. We’re convinced that someday very soon the industry is going to rely heavily on autostereoscopic technology. Forget about those 3D glasses and enjoy the show!
Taking Medical Animation To The Next Level Using Dome Technology
Posted: June 1st, 2011 | Author: Steve | Filed under: Global, medical animation | Tags: 3FX, Animation, Astra Zeneca, AZ, daiichi Sankyo, Dome, Epcot, fantastic voyage, full dome animation, medical, MOA | No Comments »I remember when I was younger, maybe six or seven years old, my parents took me to Walt Disney World for vacation one summer. We also stopped at Epcot and they took me to see a show in a small dome theater. I remember the show was about space, and it went into great detail about the solar system. It was amazing to see the stars and the planets, which I’ve seen before in textbooks and on regular television, in a whole new way in the dome theater format. I remember thinking how it was a much more different and interactive way to learn, that was also kind of fun. I even made my parents buy me a little plastic telescope in the gift store to always remember the experience.
Now, I’m much older, but still impressed with dome technology. What we’re doing at 3FX is creating full immersive experience shows using the dome theater format. We actually just finished up two dome projects for two large global clients, Daiichi Sankyo and Astra Zeneca Mexico. We’re thrilled with how they turned out look forward to future dome projects.
Check out the this demo to see how a dome show looks. It’s impossible to get the real feel of it, since you’re sitting in front of a flat monitor, but try to imagine how much better the show would look on a big dome screen, with cells floating in every direction, and sounds and visuals surrounding you and practically placing you in the center of the show.
When we wrapped up our projects and watched the final shows, I couldn’t help but feel like I was in the “Fantastic Voyage” movie from the 60’s. We’ve all either seen or heard of that movie where the science team was shrunk down and placed inside a living human body. That’s the kind of effect that watching one of our medical animation dome shows had on me!
So what do you think of this technology? Have you ever had a chance to watch one of these dome shows?
3FX is Excited to Add iPad App Development to Skill Set
Posted: May 18th, 2011 | Author: Steve | Filed under: medical animation | Tags: App, Apple, apps, iPad, iPad 2, ipad App, iPad2, medical, medical animation, medical education, technology | No Comments »
courtesy apple.com
We all know that technology is changing all the time. The latest technology currently in high demand is Apple’s iPad. As a young twenty-something, I always keep an eye out for the latest in technology. The world of apps is only getting more extensive. It wasn’t so long ago that apps were seen solely as a way to play a quick game or listen to music on your commute. Nowadays, people expect more from an app.
What are some of my favorite apps? I’m a big Phillies fan, so my favorite app is “MLB At Bat 2011.” The capabilities of this app are incredible. I can look up scores, stats, my favorite team’s schedule, and even watch highlights while listening to the game live on the built in radio.
Whether you want to watch the latest movie on Netflix, schedule and track a flight out of town, or learn how to speak a different language, it is essential to have an easy to access app for users to download and use at their convenience. 3FX knows that apps are being viewed as another essential learning tool and they can be very useful in the world of medical education.
We’re just a week or two away from releasing our very own iPad app. This will be a great new tool for anyone who has an interest in medical animation or our company to check out. The app will include samples of our work, details of our capabilities, and other vital information pertaining to medical education. I’ll be sure to let you know when it is officially released.
In the meantime, we’ve also begun production on an app for one of our clients. We’re excited to roll this out and looking forward to working on similar app projects in the future. Everyone is aware of Apple’s iTunes store and we believe that building iPad apps is a great opportunity to educate and inform audiences from all over about our passion, which is our work.
What are some of your favorite apps and how do they make your life easier, both in your spare time and at work?