3D rendering

process of generating an image from a model

thumb|Z-buffer data A z-buffer, also known as a depth buffer, is a type of data buffer used in computer graphics to store the depth information of fragments. The values stored represent the distance to the camera, with 0 being the closest. The encoding scheme may be flipped with the highest number being the value closest to camera.

function of four real variables that defines how light is reflected at an opaque surface

rendering of computer graphics scenes by using lighting calculations done in high-dynamic-range

data pipeline for rendering computer graphics

fundamental unit of a texture map

3D rendering techniques

computer system, e.g. a computer cluster, for rendering computer-generated imagery (CGI)

adjusting the complexity of a 3D model representation to save storage and computation

mechanism of light transport

overview about transform, clipping, and lighting

computer-graphics-rendering technique that does not aim toward photorealism

rendering method

volume rendering technique

in 3D graphics, obscuring distant objects with fog

visibility in 3D computer graphics

technique in computer graphics to represent reflective surfaces

Effect in computer graphics

used in 3D computer graphics

large image containing an atlas of sub-images

Enscape is a commercial real-time rendering and virtual reality plugin. It is mainly used in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields for real-time visualization, interactive design reviews, and client communication. It is developed and maintained by Chaos, whose headquarters are based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

term

technique in computer graphics

Term from the field of graphics cards

brand name by ATI

thumb|Demonstration of z-fighting with multiple colors and textures over a grey background