ARCH 481: 3D Modeling and Rendering, University of Washington, Department of Architecture
Glossary
This glossary is being replaced by the more extensive listing in the Tapestry here.
While each program presents a different set of features and interface options, the underlying technology of computer graphics involves a variety of different concepts and terms, many of which find their way into user manuals and menu choices. In order to take total control of the application, it is necessary to understand what and how it is operating. One way to do this is through the terminology of the profession.As an aid to your understanding, definitions of a number of those terms are presented here.
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I will be adding to this list as time and energy permit. If there are terms which you have had difficulty grasping, or finding suitable definitions of, please take a moment to let me know by entering them below. Thanks!SUGGESTIONS WHICH I HAVEN'T GOTTEN TO YET
For some of these you can find information in the Tapestry pages
phong v. gouraud shading
radiosity v. raytracing
Last updated: May, 2014
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