Cinematic Rendering in CT: A Novel, Lifelike 3D Visualization Technique

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 Aug;209(2):370-379. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.17850. Epub 2017 May 15.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to present an overview of cinematic rendering, illustrating its potential advantages and applications.

Conclusion: Volume-rendered reconstruction, obtaining 3D visualization from original CT datasets, is increasingly used by physicians and medical educators in various clinical and educational scenarios. Cinematic rendering is a novel 3D rendering algorithm that simulates the propagation and interaction of light rays as they pass through the volumetric data, showing a more photorealistic representation of 3D images than achieved with standard volume rendering.

Keywords: 3D visualization; CT; cinematic rendering.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • User-Computer Interface