Rendering (computer graphics)

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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