bezier

Parametric design curve

A bezier curve is a smooth curve defined by control points, used extensively in computer graphics, animation, and design software.

The points determine the curve's shape without the curve necessarily passing through them.

Vector drawing tools use bezier curves for paths: Adjust the bezier handles to smooth the curve.

Named after French engineer Pierre Bézier.

mathematics

curve

Smooth, angleless line

polynomialExpression with variable terms
NURBSMathematical curve representation
interpolationEstimating between known values

Bernstein · degree · cubic · quadratic · parametric · continuity · tangent · derivative · piecewise · differentiable

path

segment

Distinct part of whole

curveSmooth, angleless line
handlePart for gripping
endpointFinal point reached

direction · cusp · join · stroke · fill · closed · open · compound · edit · manipulate

design

vector

Quantity with direction

pathRoute for traveling
handlePart for gripping
nodeConnection point in networks

Figma · font · glyph · letterform · logo · icon · illustration · CAD · animation · easing

Categories

animationanimation, animator, animators, cartoon, cartoons
graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
digital artdigital art, render, 3D modeling, digital illustration, graphic design
design toolsruler, pencils, eraser, pen, markers
digital graphicspixel, vector, pixel art, bitmap, raster
interpolationlinear, bilinear, cubic, spline, interpolation

Opposites

curve definition method

Drawn without mechanical aids

hand-drawn · raster · bitmap · sketched · polyline

line geometry

bezierstraight line

Undeviated continuous path

rectilinear · zigzag · broken line · polyline · linear

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Rated G