| Term |
Definition |
| CGI |
An acronym for Computer Generated Imagery |
| IP |
An acronym for Image Processing |
| CV |
An acronym for Computer Vision |
| CAD |
An acronym for Computer-Aided-Design. CAD is a generic term that encompasses any activity where a computer aids in the design of a product, such as buildings, automobiles, aircraft, watercraft, etc. |
| CAM |
An acronym for Computer Aided Manufacture. CAM is the use of the computer to aid in the manufacture or production of a part exclusive of the design process |
| VR |
An acronym for Virtual Reality. VR is one of the CG applications in which a user can interact with the objects in a 3D Scene. Specialized hardware devices provide 3D viewing effects and allow the user to "pick up" objects in a scene. |
| API |
An acronym for Application Programming Interface |
| CRT |
Is an acronym for Cathode-Ray Tube. It refers to the "screen" part, where you see the picture. CRT is the most common means for making CG visible |