rendering

Producing image of 3D scene from precise specification using computer

Also known as image synthesis

Instance of: software feature
Subclass of: visualization
, creation
Part of: 3D computer graphics
, computer-generated imagery

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Rendering is the process of generating an image from input data such as 3D models. The word "rendering" originally meant the task performed by an artist when depicting a real or imaginary thing. Today, to "render" commonly means to use a computer to generate an image from a precise specification, often created by an artist via interactive 3D modeling software. Types of images rendered include both still images and frames for films and video games.

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Uses: scene
Product or material produced: digital image
Disjoint union of: list of values as qualifiers list item: non-photorealistic rendering
Different from: generative artificial intelligence

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