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In computer graphics, a sprite is a two-dimensional bitmap that is integrated into a larger scene, most often in a 2D video game. Originally, the term sprite referred to fixed-sized objects composited together, by hardware, with a background. [1] Use of the term has since become more general.
The prince thanking the Water sprite, from The Princess Nobody: A Tale of Fairyland (1884) by Andrew Lang (illustration by Richard Doyle). The belief in diminutive beings such as sprites, elves, fairies, etc. has been common in many parts of the world, and might to some extent still be found within neo-spiritual and religious movements such as "neo-druidism" and Ásatrú.
An alux is a type of sprite or spirit described by the Maya peoples of the Yucatán Peninsula. Caŋ Otila - little people of Lakota lore who live in trees. Consulted in magic. Chaneques are small elf- or pixie-like beings in the south to southeast of Mexico, especially Veracruz and parts of Oaxaca.
Photo: Sprite. Design: Eat This, Not That!Summer isn't quite here yet, but Sprite is already looking to help soda fans cool off. Yesterday, the soda giant rolled out a new limited-edition soft ...
Sprite commonly refers to: Sprite (computer graphics), a smaller bitmap composited onto another by hardware or software; Sprite (drink), a lemon-lime beverage produced by the Coca-Cola Company; Sprite (folklore), a type of legendary creature including elves, fairies, and pixies; Sprite may also refer to:
While it seems like McDonald’s Sprite is a legitimately different product than its store-bought counterparts, that’s just a McDonald’s rumor.
A sprite over Southeast Asia as seen from space.. Sprites or red sprites are large-scale electric discharges that occur in the mesosphere, high above thunderstorm clouds, or cumulonimbus, giving rise to a varied range of visual shapes flickering in the night sky.
Last month, the Coca-Cola Company, which owns Sprite, unveiled its new, limited-edition Sprite Chill flavor. The soft drink features a cherry-lime flavor, plus a cooling sensation that is designed ...