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  2. Computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    A Blender screenshot displaying the 3D test model Suzanne. Computer graphics deals with generating images and art with the aid of computers.Computer graphics is a core technology in digital photography, film, video games, digital art, cell phone and computer displays, and many specialized applications.

  3. List of computing and IT abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    3NF—third normal form; 386—Intel 80386 processor; 486—Intel 80486 processor; 4B5BLF—4-bit 5-bit local fiber; 4GL—fourth-generation programming language; 4NF—fourth normal form; 5GL—fifth-generation programming language; 5NF—fifth normal form; 6NF—sixth normal form; 8B10BLF—8-bit 10-bit local fiber; 802.11—wireless LAN

  4. Glossary of computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    A form of texture map containing an array of 2D texture slices selectable by a 3rd 'W' texture coordinate; used to reduce state changes in 3D rendering. [4] Augmented reality Computer-rendered content inserted into the user's view of the real world. [3]: 917 AZDO

  5. Computer graphics (computer science) - Wikipedia

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    A modern rendering of the Utah teapot, an iconic model in 3D computer graphics created by Martin Newell in 1975. Computer graphics is a sub-field of computer science which studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content. Although the term often refers to the study of three-dimensional computer graphics, it also ...

  6. Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice - Wikipedia

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    First published in 1982 as Fundamentals of Interactive Computer Graphics, it is widely considered a classic standard reference book on the topic of computer graphics. It is sometimes known as the bible of computer graphics (due to its size).

  7. Line drawing algorithm - Wikipedia

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    In computer graphics, a line drawing algorithm is an algorithm for approximating a line segment on discrete graphical media, such as pixel-based displays and printers. On such media, line drawing requires an approximation (in nontrivial cases). Basic algorithms rasterize lines in one color.

  8. Rendering (computer graphics) - Wikipedia

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    This method, called ray casting, was important in early computer graphics, and is a fundamental building block for more advanced algorithms. Ray casting can be used to render shapes defined by constructive solid geometry (CSG) operations.

  9. Glossary of computer science - Wikipedia

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    Also simply application or app. Computer software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user. Common examples of applications include word processors, spreadsheets, accounting applications, web browsers, media players, aeronautical flight simulators, console games, and photo editors. This contrasts with system software, which is ...