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Filming live action in front of large LED walls that display real-time 3D environments, known as in-camera visual effects. What is at stake Virtual production c...
The measurement units and up-axis conventions used by different 3D applications and formats. The key figures glTF uses meters and a Y-up coordinate system Blend...
Simplified geometry used by game and physics engines to calculate collisions, separate from the detailed visible mesh. Where most projects go wrong The usual mi...
Precomputing lighting for static objects and storing it in textures, so real-time scenes look realistic without calculating light every frame. Why does it matte...
Techniques that smooth jagged edges in real-time rendering, such as MSAA, FXAA and TAA. At a glance MSAA samples geometry edges multiple times FXAA a fast post-...
Rendering 3D scenes in stylized looks, such as toon shading, line art or painterly styles, instead of realism. What is at stake Stylized rendering gives brands...
Understanding the licenses on purchased, free and commissioned 3D models, textures and HDRIs before using them in client work. The key figures Creative Commons...
Unity's rendering options, including the Universal Render Pipeline and the High Definition Render Pipeline, each suited to different platforms. Where most proje...
The number of instructions the CPU sends to the GPU to draw objects, and the techniques used to reduce them. Why does it matter? Too many draw calls bottleneck...
Transferring animation from one character skeleton to another, even when proportions differ. At a glance Unreal Engine includes an IK Retargeter Unity Humanoid...
Checking 3D files for errors in structure, scale, materials and textures before they reach viewers, engines or clients. What is at stake Invalid files can fail...
Rendering 3D images with alpha channels so products and objects can be placed on any background. The key figures Blender can render the film as transparent Form...
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