organized in cooperation with Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA) and Helmholtz Imaging
3D Data Visualisation
Join us for an engaging 4-day workshop where you'll bring your own volumetric datasets to life through 3D visualization. We'll start with impulse sessions on topics like volumetric rendering, mesh processing, and browser visualization. Then, with support from our experts, you'll apply these techniques directly to your data. Along the way, you'll work with tools like Fiji, VTK, Blender, and Neuroglancer, and programming skills will be helpful to get the most out of the experience. The workshop wraps up with a gathering where you'll share your visualizations and experiences.
Learning Goals
Day 1: 3D Data Types and Visualization Strategies
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Differentiate 3D data types, such as voxel-based images, meshes, and point clouds.
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Explore existing visualization methods for each data type.
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Learn the basics of volumetric rendering and mesh processing.
Day 2: Web-Based Rendering and Visual Enhancement
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Use browser-based tools like Neuroglancer for 3D visualization.
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Improve your visualizations using Blender.
Day 3: Storytelling with Visualization / Project Work
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Choose effective colors.
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Start working on your own datasets with guidance.
Day 4: Project Work and Presentations
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Work on your visualization projects.
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Participate in group feedback and showcase.
Prerequisites
Participants should apply with a 3D dataset they wish to visualize during the workshop. Please ensure your dataset is publicly accessible and provide a link to it when applying, along with a brief description of its context. Basic programming skills—especially in Python—are helpful for engaging with tools and scripting tasks we'll cover.
Target Group
This workshop is open to anyone interested in 3D data visualization, regardless of their field or experience level.
Course Days & Times
Nov 10, 2025, 9 am - 6 pm
Nov 11, 2025, 9 am - 6 pm
Nov 12, 2025, 9 am - 6 pm
Nov 13, 2025, 9 am - 6 pm
NOTE: Registration will open September 1, 2025, 12 pm.
Attendance & Certificates
The course content is coordinated, so we strongly recommend that you do not miss any part of the course. To receive a certificate we expect full time and active participation.
Registration & Cancellation
This course is open to individuals affiliated with Helmholtz or a HIDA Partner only.
Your registration for this course is binding. If you need to leave/miss the course for a period of time, please let us know in advance via hida-courses@helmholtz.de.
If you have to cancel the course for any reason, please do so as soon as possible to allow time for others to take your seat. To cancel, please withdraw your registration on the course site or write an email to hida-courses@helmholtz.de.
Additional Information
There is no waiting list for this course! If someone withdraws from a course, their place is automatically reopened. We therefore advise you to keep an eye on the registration in case the course is fully booked and you would like to attend. Also, this course will be offered again in the future - you can check our HIDA course catalog for updates.
This course is free of charge.
