computer graphics
Pixels and polygons
Computer graphics are images created or manipulated by computers.
The term covers everything from simple charts and diagrams to photorealistic renderings and animated films.
In the singular, computer graphics refers to the field itself: She studied computer graphics in college.
The technology underlies video games, special effects, medical imaging, and architectural visualization.
Simulating or demonstrating form
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- polygonMultisided plane figure
- meshInterlocking open weave
- textureSurface tactile quality
vertex · shader · raytracing · lighting · shading · wireframe · rigging · sculpting
Occurring without processing delay
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- simulationImitation of real processes
GPU · OpenGL · DirectX · Vulkan · WebGL · game engine · Unity · Unreal
Smallest display unit
- bitmapPixel-based image format
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- imageVisual or mental likeness
- JPEGLossy photo compression standard
PNG · GIF · color · antialiasing · dithering · compositing · alpha · blending
Data shown visually
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- graphVisual data display
- heatmapColor-scaled data visualization
scatterplot · histogram · dashboard · treemap · flowchart · data visualization · medical imaging · CAD
modeling
Simulating or demonstrating form
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- polygonMultisided plane figure
- meshInterlocking open weave
texture · vertex · shader · raytracing · lighting · shading · wireframe · rigging · sculpting · normal
real-time
Occurring without processing delay
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
simulation · GPU · OpenGL · DirectX · Vulkan · WebGL · game engine · Unity · Unreal · framerate
pixel
Smallest display unit
- bitmapPixel-based image format
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- imageVisual or mental likeness
JPEG · PNG · GIF · color · antialiasing · dithering · compositing · alpha · blending · filtering
chart
Data shown visually
heatmap · scatterplot · histogram · dashboard · treemap · flowchart · data visualization · medical imaging · CAD · GIS
spline
Flexible strip for drafting
scalable · SVG · curve · anchor · node · outline · PostScript · CorelDRAW · pen tool · clipping
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- computingcomputers, software, hardware, code, coding
- Hypercomplex Mathquaternion, Clifford algebra, rotor, rotors, blade
- Virtual RealityVR headsets, VR, virtual reality, virtual world, virtual environment
- applied mathlinear programming, differential equations, statistical methods, probability, statistics
computer graphicsbrushwork
Painter's stroke method
oil painting · watercolor painting · charcoal drawing · calligraphy · hand painting
computer graphicssculpture
Shaped three-dimensional art
printmaking · lithography · woodcut · etching · fresco
computer graphicscanvas painting
Art on stretched fabric
sculpture · printed matter · fine art · fresco · mosaic
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