3D modeling
3D Modeling
3D Modeling (pronounced: three-dimensional modeling) is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object (either inanimate or living) via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena.
Etymology
The term "3D" stands for three-dimensional, which refers to the three dimensions of space: width, height, and depth. The term "modeling" is derived from the Middle French word "modelle", meaning a measure, standard, or pattern.
Related Terms
- 3D Rendering: The process of converting 3D models into 2D images with photorealistic effects.
- Computer Simulation: The use of a computer to simulate the dynamic responses of one system by the behaviors of another system modeled as a set of equations.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD): The use of computers (or workstations) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
- Virtual Reality: A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world.
- Augmented Reality: An interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 3D modeling
- Wikipedia's article - 3D modeling
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