3D Basics

Let's review some bascis of 3D computer graphics. If you have no idea what these conpect are, then check out Javidx9's video on 3D graphicsarrow-up-right (watch the first part).

Concept

Explanation

Vertices

A point in 3D space

Edge

Two vertices connected

Face

Edges that are joined together

These three concepts makes upp a so-called mesh. Check out the Wikipedia Article arrow-up-rightfor more information.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mesh_overview.svg

Another thing you should know is meterial and texuture.

Vertices

A point in 3D space

Material

A set of parameters that determines how the mesh will look like

Texture

An image that determines how the mesh will look like

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