Question

I currently have a working python code which generates a 2D animation of a colormap, in the shape of a circle. This colormap is meant to represent the activation levels of the heart.
The next step is to take this 2D colormap and generate a 3D surface.
I would like to know what is the best and simplest way to do this in Python (keep in mind that the solution would have to be a free solution). I have worked with Matplotlib and taken a look at the 3D surface rendering, however I find that it is not up to par, and thus I am looking for another solution.
Any help would be appreciated

Answer 1

Try also Mayavi which is more centered on 3D visualizations.
Docs: http://docs.enthought.com/mayavi/mayavi/mlab.html
Installation: http://docs.enthought.com/mayavi/mayavi/installation.html

For more detailed answers, you’ll have to elaborate what you tried in Matplotlib and what was missing.