3.02 Terminology

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What is the process of adding realistic materials to a 3D mesh called?

Texturing

What are the finishing steps in the process where the final product is polished for final presentation or distribution?

Post-production

What is the process of making the color and lighting consistent throughout the entire shot, scene, and film?

Color correction

What is the process of combining images or image sequences from various sources into a single, finished clip or image?

Compositing

What is the process of adding bones and other animation controls to a 3D mesh to enable it to be more easily animated?

Rigging

What includes all the planning steps before the actual production phase of the pipeline?

Pre-production

What is an animatic in the context of animation?

A rough, animated storyboard that also includes dialogue and sound.

What is the final step in which all the sound elements are mixed together, adjusted, and applied to the film or animation?

Sound mixing

What is the process of creating and layering sound, including music and voice, into a film or game called?

Sound design

In terms of the pipeline, what is the step where the final look of each object in the scene is created?

Art

What summarizes the vision or concept for a product design, as well as the scope of the project, the timeline, and the budget?

Design brief

What is the process of generating a final 2D image or animation from a 3D model called?

Rendering

What are 3D FX in digital media?

Effects generated by the computer in 3D space, such as particle and fluid systems.

What is a visual representation with panels for each shot in a scene, including sketches and information about lighting, sound, acting, and camera movement?

Storyboard

What is a rough visual drawing of what the 3D asset will look like called?

Sketch

What is the process of animation?

The process of adding motion and/or change to a 3D object.

Which term describes a collection of images that inspire the look and style of a 3D asset, scene, or character?

Reference

Which process involves creating a 3D mesh of a character, prop, or scene element using a 3D modeling program?

Modeling

What is the creation of the final high-quality version of a film or animation called?

Final rendering

Which step in the pipeline involves the actual production of 3D assets and other elements of the film, product, or game?

Production

What is the process of designing the world or environment in which animated characters will move?

Layout

In filmmaking, what is the set of instructions on how to create a visual presentation of the story called?

Script

What are 2D FX in digital media?

Effects that are digitally added to look as though they are part of the natural effect of the camera, such as lens flare and bloom.

What term describes the initial idea for a film or the concept for a product?

Story