Bézier
Designer's control points
Bézier refers to a type of curve defined by control points, used extensively in computer graphics, animation, and design software.
A Bézier curve doesn't pass through all its control points—instead, the points pull the curve toward them like magnets: She adjusted the Bézier handles to smooth the path.
Named for French engineer Pierre Bézier, who developed the mathematics for automotive design at Renault.
Flexible strip for drafting
- pathRoute for traveling
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- interpolationEstimating between known values
- parametricGoverned by set variables
curvature · continuity · quadratic · cubic · arc · segment · tangent · vector
Automated in-between frame generation
- keyframeFixed animation reference point
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- motionChange in position
- timelineOrdered display of events
interpolation · smoothing · transition · After Effects · motion graphics · velocity · acceleration · timing
Secures ships to seabed
- handlePart for gripping
- vertexPoint where edges converge
- tangentLine touching curve once
- endpointFinal point reached
manipulation · drag · influence · adjustment · precision · weight · position · node
Quantity with direction
- pen toolCreates vector curves digitally
- pathRoute for traveling
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- fillMake something full
scalable · outline · tracing · logo · typography · glyph · letterform · SVG
Creating technical blueprints
- AutoCADComputer-aided design software
- SolidWorks3D CAD modeling software
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
surface · parametric · precision · technical · manufacturing · prototyping · toolpath · CNC
spline
Flexible strip for drafting
- pathRoute for traveling
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- interpolationEstimating between known values
parametric · curvature · continuity · quadratic · cubic · arc · segment · tangent · vector · mathematics
tweening
Automated in-between frame generation
timeline · interpolation · smoothing · transition · After Effects · motion graphics · velocity · acceleration · timing · fluidity
anchor
Secures ships to seabed
endpoint · manipulation · drag · influence · adjustment · precision · weight · position · node · editing
vector
Quantity with direction
fill · scalable · outline · tracing · logo · typography · glyph · letterform · SVG · PostScript
drafting
Creating technical blueprints
- AutoCADComputer-aided design software
- SolidWorks3D CAD modeling software
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
modeling · surface · parametric · precision · technical · manufacturing · prototyping · toolpath · CNC · lofting
Bézierstraight line
Undeviated continuous path
line segment · polyline · linear · rectilinear · angular
Bézierstraight line
Undeviated continuous path
line segment · rectilinear · angular · jagged · broken line