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University of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms HandoutUniversity of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms Handout
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9th - 10th
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University of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms

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This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics or examples are given.

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animation, convergence, convex, displacement, resolution, html

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

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