Medical visualizationwhy we use CG and does it REALLY make a difference in creating meaningful images (panel)

Abstract

Creating effective illustration depends on having a clear grasp of the information to be conveyed as well as a visual strategy for adapting the message for the audience. As image-makers versed in the visual language of science, medical illustrators may spend as much time gathering information as finding ways to make the message accessible to particular audiences. With 3D animation technology, and tools for creating interactive and simulation products, a greater variety of visual solutions are possible in biomedical communication than with traditional art media. This round table discussion is intended to promote critique and evaluation of the ways in which using computer graphics has made a difference in how we present visual information.