About Hybrid | Hybrid Medical Animation

Meet Hybrid.

We have been at the forefront of scientific visualization since 1998.

Delivering impactful visual solutions that transform complex ideas into clear, compelling animations. Hybrid believes passionately that the beauty of science is best revealed by telling clear and concise stories with breathtaking 3D images. We do this by transforming your science into a technically-accurate, visually-dramatic experience.

For your next project, let Hybrid reveal the beauty in your product’s science.

Jeff Johnson

Founder // Creative Director

Geoffrey Stewart

Executive Producer // Principal

Christine Altenhofen-Sonner

Marketing // Sales Specialist

Celina Blandford

Animation // Art Director

Teng Yang

CG Artist // senior editor

Clayton Miller

lead animator

Mr. Wilson

lead animator

Matt Thelin

Senior Director

Chris Korn

3D Generalist

Ryan Stern

3D Generalist

Zak Katara

Lead VFX Artist

Jeralise Tylke

3D Generalist

Johnny Zilka

3D Generalist

Bunchy

(Resident frenchie)

Our Process.

All you really need to know is (1) we apply the same proven, systematic approach on all projects (2) we’re flexible, and (3) we make it easy for you.

1. Script and Storyboard Phase

Script and Storyboard Phase

We can work with existing storyboards and script, or we can assist you with the development of both. Storyboards are an important piece of communication between
the client and the hybrid team because they provide a foundation for everyone to
move forward. Once the script, outline, storyboard and characters are finalized and
approved, the animation production begins.

Steps in this stage

Script writing and development
Outline
Text or Visual Storyboards
Visual research / Conceptualization
3D character model development

2. Preview Phase

Preview Phase

An animation preview movie is essentially a non-color rough draft of the animation. Its central purpose is to involve our client early in the process so they can review timing, composition, movement and overall flow. Because we’re still in the preview phase, changes at this stage to the animation can be made with a relatively quicker turnaround time. After revisions have been made and there is approval on the preview movie, final rendering will begin.

In summary:

Record scratch voice recording
3D environment development
Interaction of characters
Add text and graphics

3. Final Color Phase

Final Color Phase

The rendering stage of the project involves taking the approved preview animation scenes and processing them for rendering. This process involves incorporating final lighting and materials with the approved cast of characters and the approved rough preview animation. Once the rendering has finished, we’ll combine the final animation and voiceover with essential elements such as music, special effects, titles, and graphics

In summary:

Develop and render final color
Add professional voice over
Finalize fonts and on screen text
Add music
Refine text and branding
Add special effects
Deliver final animation

Capabilities.

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Animation

Hybrid produces 3D medical animation for medical & healthcare professionals engaged in education, marketing, training, and creative strategies. Our team will bring an artistic approach and a commitment of excellence to your endeavor; each project custom-created and tailored specifically to your needs.

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Illustrations

From a depiction of a bronchial tree made of glass to a unique anatomical view inside the brain, Hybrid’s medical visuals serve as the centerpiece for all kinds of visual communication needs, from broadcast to brochure, to print ads and large-scale trade show displays.

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3D Photography

Product photography is an effective way to showcase products and offers several valuable benefits. From exploding views to switching backgrounds, utilizing 3D software gives more flexibility that using a traditional photo shoot. Learn more >>

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360 Video

Why look at a picture or video of your favorite bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, when you could immerse yourself in 360 degrees of them, multiplying all around you? Team hybrid is well-versed with the demands, benefits an limitations of 360° compared to other deliverables. View 360 Demo Reel >>

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Render Power

In this industry, achieving exceptional results relies on powerful computing resources to bring projects to completion. We are proud to operate one of the largest in-house render farms available, enabling us to produce high-quality work at an exceptional speed with rapid turnaround times. Learn more >>

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Archiving

Your project is archived onsite in our separately cooled server room. We also have a redundant system stored off-site. Our server stores your digital data in a secure, long-term repository, designed to reliably preserve information for at least a decade, allowing for easy retrieval of your files whenever needed. Learn more >>

Endless Possibilities.

Freedom to explore diverse rendering styles, from light schemes to dark schemes; from photo real to more stylized/illustrative
Ability to explore potential concepts and ideas in early-stage development before entering the final art phase
Flexibility in terms of changes and revisits
Change the camera view in seconds
Opportunity to go from still imagery to animation with potentially relative ease