Imagery Terms

Question 1

What mathematical points do 3D meshes utilize?

.. to refer to shapes with what?

Answer 1

X, Y and Z

Height, width & depth

Question 2

What does the mesh refer to?

Answer 2

A 3D object that consists of triangular polygons

Question 3

If the mesh has a lot of polygons what does this mean?

Answer 3

The software performance and rendering are bad

Question 4

If the mesh has fewer polygons what does that mean?

Answer 4

Better performance and rendering

Question 5

Processing the raw model to obtain the final product.

It involves refining the model by modifying color, special effects, lighting and field depth.

It also includes adding texture.

Answer 5

Rendering

Question 6

Provides the final practice in modeling, as it involves finalising the raw model that has been produced as a 3D model

Answer 6

3D Rendering

Question 7

The process of coming up with a 3D model using a 3D modeling software and printing the final model.

Answer 7

Rapid Prototyping

Question 8

A mathematical model that is mostly utilised in computer graphics for producing and representing curves and surfaces.

Answer 8

Non-Uniform Rational Basis Spline (NURBS)

Question 9

The process of enhancing the desired natural look and appearance of a model by removing its sharp edges

Answer 9

Bevelling

Question 10

Uniform, multi-directional light that illuminates objects from all sides.

Answer 10

Ambient lighting

Question 11

Allowing software to translate and transform an existing 2D model into a 3D model using high class algorithms

Answer 11

CAD (Computer Aided Drawing)