words explained - Polyloop

cofe · 11th April 2006, 10:20

Hi
I'm sort of new to the 3D thingy and I have some problems sometimes to understand the lingo.

Is there somewhere a good 3D dictionary that explains all the insider/technical words?

I for instance can't wrap my head around 'normals' and 'UV space' to mention two. Just not 100% sure what they really mean.

Thanks a million
Carsten

bwtr · 11th April 2006, 10:23

Lets know when you find it!. You need a book written by an independant as every company uses different words for the same thing. And they, who shall not be named, have different names for the same thing within the same app!!!

Senyac · 11th April 2006, 12:33

try this
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/downlo...world_glossary
its a downloadable PDF 3d glossary

bwtr · 11th April 2006, 13:06

It's a good start Senyac but really highlights the missing descriptions of a lot of apps----starting-----

cofe · 12th April 2006, 01:37

Hey Senyac great link! Thanks!!!
Carsten

11th April 2006, 10:20	#1 (permalink)
cofe Vertex Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 18	words explained Hi I'm sort of new to the 3D thingy and I have some problems sometimes to understand the lingo. Is there somewhere a good 3D dictionary that explains all the insider/technical words? I for instance can't wrap my head around 'normals' and 'UV space' to mention two. Just not 100% sure what they really mean. Thanks a million Carsten

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11th April 2006, 10:23	#2 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,096	Lets know when you find it!. You need a book written by an independant as every company uses different words for the same thing. And they, who shall not be named, have different names for the same thing within the same app!!!

11th April 2006, 13:06	#4 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,096	It's a good start Senyac but really highlights the missing descriptions of a lot of apps----starting-----

12th April 2006, 01:37	#5 (permalink)
cofe Vertex Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 18	Hey Senyac great link! Thanks!!! Carsten