Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This tutorial series will enable viewers to become proficient in using UCSF Chimera (https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimera/), an extensible molecular modeling software. Topics covered range from foundational selections and actions to more complex subjects like structure analysis and animation.
Access the full series: pdb101.rcsb.org/learn/videos/visualizing-pdb-structures-with-ucsf-chimera
Video Guide:
00:00 Modifying nucleic acid depiction
00:46 Designing biologically-relevant color schemes
01:46 Exploring advanced effects (ribbon edging, silhouettes, etc.)
02:59 Emulating David Goodsell's "Molecule of the Month" art style
04:07 Color-coding atoms/bonds in the standard elemental color scheme
This tutorial series will enable viewers to become proficient in using UCSF Chimera (https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimera/), an extensible molecular modeling software. Topics covered range from foundational selections and actions to more complex subjects like structure analysis and animation.
Access the full series: pdb101.rcsb.org/learn/videos/visualizing-pdb-structures-with-ucsf-chimera
Video Guide:
00:00 Modifying nucleic acid depiction
00:46 Designing biologically-relevant color schemes
01:46 Exploring advanced effects (ribbon edging, silhouettes, etc.)
02:59 Emulating David Goodsell's "Molecule of the Month" art style
04:07 Color-coding atoms/bonds in the standard elemental color scheme
