Media Arts and Science alums building successful animation business
February 16, 2008
Medical Animatics, the brainchild of Harlon Wilson and employing several other graduates of the IU School of Informatics Media Arts and Science Program, was featured recently in a high-profile article in The Indianapolis Star.
Excerpt: In the booming field of digital computer animation, medical animation is a fast- growing, if somewhat unsung, niche. More and more hospitals are turning to the same type of special effects seen in movies and video games to explain complex surgical procedures to patients. Last month, the Indiana University spinoff announced a contract with Indianapolis- based Community Health Network. It's the first contract of what the company hopes are many with hospitals nationwide.
The full article is available here.
