3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that utilize a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing ...

Today we’re going to discuss how 3D graphics are created and rendered for a 2D screen. From polygon count and meshes, to lighting and texturing, there are a lot of considerations in building the 3D ...

CHAPEL HILL - Chad Robertson was a mythic hero as a child. He went on quests, defeated dragons and saved a fair princess - all courtesy of Adventure, a console game for the Atari 2600 personal ...

What does connect-the-dots have to do with watching a Pixar film? More than you might think. A connect-the-dots page starts with nothing but some labelled points. As each dot is joined to the next, ...

In this first part of our deeper look at 3D game rendering, we'll be focusing entirely on the vertex stage of the process. This means dragging out our math textbooks, brushing up on a spot of linear ...

Today's PC gamers can consider themselves lucky when it comes to choosing a graphics card (relatively, of course). While there are only three GPU manufacturers, every model they produce is almost ...