Understanding the View: Helping the General Public Enjoy the Geology in Their Surroundings When you look out at a stunning landscape—towering cliffs, winding valleys, and expansive plateaus—most people don’t think about the forces that shaped it over millions of years. But for retired geophysicist and [...]
Found a 3D Model That Inspires You? Here’s How to Re-Create & Present It When you work in data visualization, you see it all—2D maps, 3D models, and occasionally, some visualizations that serve as cautionary tales rather than inspiration. But when a visual really grabs [...]
Key Takeaways from Storytelling with Data (Pt 5): Taking Steps to Think Like a Designer As a geoscientist, your role goes beyond collecting and analyzing data. You’re also a designer. That might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about [...]
How to Easily Create Legends With Unique Values Symbology After spending hours perfecting your map or model—adjusting colors, refining details, and making sure it tells a clear story—the last thing you want is for the legend to throw off the entire presentation. But sometimes, that’s [...]
Key Takeaways from Storytelling with Data (Pt 4): How to Capture and Guide Stakeholders' Attention Every good story has one thing in common: it grabs your attention and keeps you hooked. Whether it's a gripping novel or a compelling movie, the ability to capture and [...]
Details in the Data: How to Show a More Complete Picture of Concentrations & Contaminants in 3D Models When it comes to visualizing subsurface concentrations and contaminants, 3D models are the best option. Stakeholders can view them to make critical decisions—whether it's determining the extent [...]
Key Takeaways from Storytelling with Data (Pt 3): How to De-Clutter Your Data Visualization A great story has a focus—a clear narrative that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. But when a story tries to cover too much at once, it risks losing [...]
Bringing the Subsurface to Life: How to Quickly Visualize the Geology In Your 3D Drillholes When your work involves the subsurface, clearly highlighting the geology in your 3D drillholes isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential to bring the subsurface to life for stakeholders. Whether you want [...]
Surfer’s Latest Release is Here—Create Better Maps, Models, & Reports Faster Than Ever The wait is over—our latest version of Surfer is now available, and it’s packed with new tools to help you create even better maps, models, and reports at a faster pace. Whether [...]
How to Find Data Visualization Software That Benefits Your Current Workflow If you’re a geoscientist, your workflow likely isn’t powered by just one data visualization software. Instead, you probably rely on a combination of tools to create maps and models that deliver actionable insights to [...]