One of the most famous applications of three-dimensional graphics is 3D modeling for games. When developing computer games 3d-modelers and designers can create almost any 3d character and three-dimensional reality, animated screensavers and video clips – realistic, with a high degree of detail.
3D modeling is the process of building a three-dimensional model of a three-dimensional object.
Building a 3d model of the object allows you to:
- Present the object to the customer;
- Evaluate the aesthetic characteristics and functional properties of the object;
- Visualize a nonexistent object;
- Design new objects, etc.
3D modeling technologies are used today in almost all branches of human activity: architecture, medicine, education, industry, advertising and marketing, cinematography and so on.
3D graphics is the result of work on 3d modeling. Three-dimensional graphics is considered a special type of computer graphics, which uses tools and techniques of work to obtain images of 3d-objects, as well as the management of these objects in three-dimensional space. The result of 3D graphics can be presented as a “flat” image – projection or as 3d animation. 3D graphics is widely used in cinematography and computer games.
With the help of three-dimensional graphics and 3d modeling technologies, it is possible to create a realistic and most accurate copy of a real object, reduced, life-size or enlarged. And also models of nonexistent or invisible to the human eye objects (model of atom or solar system).
Directions of 3d-graphics:
SGI graphics – development of still or moving images that are used in cinematography, television, fine art, etc.
Computer animation – creating moving images used in computer games.