11 – The 3D Visualization Glossary (Part 1)

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Terminology is uber important within any industry and the engineering and special effects industries are no exception. The 3D visualization glossary turns out to be a mix of terms from engineering, special effects and video games and expect updates or new episodes on the subject in the future!

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 Listed below are the sixteen terms I discuss in this episode of the podcast. I won’t list the definitions here but detail them within the episode.

I’ve also made a special link that I will include any posts/episodes on terminology at www.civilfx.com/glossary.

Terms you need to know in 3D visualization

  1. Visualization
  2. Animation
  3. Simulation
  4. BIM
  5. CIM
  6. 4D/5D
  7. Polygon
  8. Anti-aliasing
  9. Rendering
  10. Ambient occlusion
  11. Bitrate
  12. HD
  13. Lidar
  14. Level design
  15. Compositing
  16. Environment mapping

Let me know in the comments where I messed up and which ones I should include for the next time I get around to the glossary!