Glossary

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3d engine
Core software component of a 3d rendering application. A 3d engine can generate moving images from a mathematical representation of the world in real time.

Chroma-keying
Keying technique where a range of colors in an image is replaced by another image.

DirectX
Software interface for multimedia and game applications development on Microsoft Windows platforms.

Keying
Technique for replacing specific parts of an image with another image.

Robotic head
System for remotely controlling the movement of a camera or light.

Shader
Software plug-in used for advanced real-time visual effects.

Tracking
Real-time tracking of camera movement

Virtual Set
Computer or video generated environment used in place of a real TV set.