Computer Graphics

Computer Graphics is the process of creating images using computers.

The two main categories of computer graphics are 2D Graphics and 3D Graphics.

Raster graphics are made up of pixels, while vector graphics are made up of lines and shapes. Raster graphics are resolution-dependent, while vector graphics are resolution-independent. Raster graphics are typically used for photographs and images, while vector graphics are typically used for illustrations and logos.

The process of converting a 3D model into a 2D image is called Rendering.

The technique of adding realistic details to a 3D model is called Texturing.

The process of creating the illusion of movement in a computer graphics animation is called Animation.

The mathematical model used to represent 3D objects in computer graphics is called Polygon Mesh.

The technique of using mathematical equations to generate realistic images is called Procedural Graphics.

The technique of using a computer to generate images that are difficult or impossible to create by hand is called Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI).

The technique of using a computer to create realistic simulations of physical phenomena is called Computer Simulation.

The technique of using a computer to create interactive 3D environments that can be explored by the user is called Virtual Reality.

The technique of overlaying computer-generated images on the real world is called Augmented Reality.

The technique of combining virtual and real elements to create a new environment is called Mixed Reality.

The field of computer science that studies the mathematical and computational foundations of computer graphics is called Computer Graphics Theory.

The field of computer science that develops algorithms and techniques for computer graphics is called Computer Graphics Algorithms.