Exam 9: Database Systems

The incidence angle is measured relative to

Compare various approaches to shading.

The ____________ represents the portion of the projection plane that will contribute to the final image. A bit map of that image is stored in the ___________.

Summarize the rendering pipeline.

Although __________ implements a global lighting model, it is time consuming and gives undue emphasis to diffuse light.

A _________ is a procedural model that uses numerous small particles to simulate an object.

The image is stored in the

The shape of an object is typically represented by means of a ____________, which represents the shape as a collection of flat surfaces.

Hidden-surface removal is the process of

Although __________ implements a global lighting model, it is time consuming and gives undue emphasis to specular light.

Which of the following is associated with clipping?

Which of the following is not a step in the traditional rendering pipeline?

Producing a sequence of frames to fill the gap between key frames is called

An animation project usually starts by constructing a _________, which consists of a collection of images that represent significant points in the sequence.

A line perpendicular to a surface is called a __________.

A polygonal mesh consists of

The shape of an object is usually represented by

Bright highlights on an object are produced by __________ light.

Which of the following is not associated with scan conversion?

Compare the application of dynamics and kinematics in the field of animation.