Introductory Concepts Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is meant by image synthesis?
The display of models and scenes on a computer.
Modelling in image synthesis is described by…
Representation and modification of geometric shapes
Animation and simulation in image synthesis is described by…
Representation and generation of dynamic imagery (moving) on a computer
Computer vision in image synthesis is described by…
Manipulation and extraction of information from images
Visualisation in image synthesis is described by…
Methods to visually represent data in large, potentially multi-dimensional datasets
The goal of photorealistic rendering is…
Rendering to look as close to real life as possible
Photorealistic rendering may be achieved using methods such as… (choose three)
Shading, specular reflections, interior light, texture maps, reflections, post-processing (pick three from among these)
The goal of caustic rendering is…
To simulate and render the light patterns formed when rays of light are reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object.
Partial transparency is described by…
A technique that allows some of the background to show through the foreground.
Partial transparency is used for… (choose two)
Creating soft edges, smooth transitions, see-through images (pick two)
Photorealistic rendering is used for… (choose two)
Scientific visualisation, medical visualisation, computer-aided architecture and design, architectural analysis (pick two)
The three ‘points’ of the graphics pipeline are…
Discrete shapes to point coordinates to pixels.
The sections of the graphics pipeline said to be “static”, “dynamic” and “semantic” are…
(HINT: semantic means based on real evidence)
Modelling, animation and visualisation
