Rendering images

Question 1

Scanline Renderers

Answer 1

Scanlines are fast and the simplest

Question 2

Raycasting

Answer 2

Uses the camera as a source of rays which are cast into the scene

Question 3

Raytracing

Answer 3

Traces rays as they bounce throughout the scene. Allows for more realism and advanced optical effects

Question 4

Radiosity

Answer 4

Takes ray tracing a step further by allowing objects themselves to becomes light sources which creates a better simulation of ambient and balanced lighting.

Question 5

Ambient lighting

Answer 5

Allows us to create a general level of light in the scene

Question 6

Spotlight

Answer 6

lighting focused on an object

Question 7

Area light

Answer 7

Just like a softbox. It generates light from a specific area.

Question 8

Depth map shadows

Answer 8

Creates a shadow by casting a bitmap over the image. (renders faster)

Question 9

Ray-trace shadows

Answer 9

Traces the rays of light through the scene to create a shadow

Question 10

Final gather

Answer 10

Calculates the bouncing of light through the scene.

Question 11

Network rendering

Answer 11

Allows you to render on multiple machines across a network.