WebGL

WebGL is a JavaScript API for rendering interactive 3D and 2D graphics within any compatible web browser without the use of plugins. WebGL is fully integrated with other web standards, allowing GPU-accelerated usage of physics and image processing and effects as part of the web page canvas. WebGL programs consist of control code written in … Read more

Desktop publishing (DTP)

Desktop publishing (DTP) is the creation of documents using page layout skills on a personal computer primarily for print. DTP software typically has an interface and tools similar to those of a word processor, but also includes features for defining the positions of text and graphics on pages, for adding color and shading, and for … Read more

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

TIFF, or Tag Image File Format, is a file format for storing raster images. TIFF images can be lossless or lossy, and can be compressed using a variety of compression schemes. TIFF is a popular format for storing high-quality images, and is widely used in the printing and publishing industry. What is the meaning of … Read more

Raster

A raster is a grid of pixels, or tiny squares, that are used to create an image. Raster images are made up of thousands, or even millions, of these tiny pixels. When you look at a raster image from a distance, your eye and brain merge the pixels together to create the image that you … Read more

Anime

Anime is a Japanese animation film or television series. It is characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Anime is often used in a very general sense in the West to refer to any animation from Japan, regardless of style or origin. In Japan, however, anime is a specific type of animation that … Read more

Virtuality continuum

The term “virtuality continuum” refers to the spectrum of possibilities between two extremes: complete virtuality and complete reality. At one end of the spectrum is a completely virtual environment, where everything is simulated and there is no connection to the real world. At the other end is a completely real environment, where there is no … Read more

Spatial sensing

Spatial sensing is the ability to detect and respond to spatial information. This can be done through a variety of means, including visual, auditory, and tactile cues. It is an important part of many human activities, such as navigation, object manipulation, and communication. Spatial sensing can be used to detect the position of objects in … Read more

Video streaming service

A video streaming service is a service that allows users to watch videos over the internet. The video may be live or on-demand, and may be viewed on a computer, mobile device, or television. Video streaming services typically require a subscription, though some offer free content. Popular video streaming services include Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon … Read more

CAD (computer-aided design)

CAD is a type of software used by architects, engineers, and other professionals to create 2D and 3D drawings and models of physical objects. CAD software is used to create both 2D and 3D drawings. 2D CAD software is used to create drawings that can be viewed from one angle, while 3D CAD software is … Read more

AC-3 (Dolby Digital)

AC-3 (Dolby Digital) is a lossy audio compression algorithm used in many digital audio applications, such as DVD, Blu-ray, and HDTV. It is based on the perceptual model of auditory masking, which predicts the minimum audible threshold for a given signal in the presence of background noise. AC-3 was developed by Dolby Laboratories in 1987 … Read more