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Unit 10: 3D Modelling and Animation Tools

10. Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing ..................... notes
( a) video (b) image
( c) Both (a) and (b) (d) sounds

10.6 summary

• 3D modelling is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-
dimensional surface of object via specialized software.

• 3D models are created by manipulating polygon meshes and moulding them into objects,
characters and scenes.
• A Sound editing tools is a computer application for audio editing, i.e. manipulating digital
audio.
• Image editing encompasses the processes of altering images, whether they be digital
photographs, traditional analogue photographs, or illustrations.
• 3D art is used in everything from print ads, Web sites, television, movies, video games and
beyond.
• A recent tool in digital image editing software is the image slicer.

10.7 Keywords

animation: It is the process of taking a 3D object and getting it to move.
audiobook cutter: It splits your mp3 audio books and podcasts in a fast and user friendly way.
Cropping: It creates a new image by selecting a desired rectangular portion from the image being
cropped.
picasa: It is an image organizer and image viewer for organizing and editing digital photos, plus
an integrated photo-sharing Web site.
Wave pad: It is a sound editing tool that helps to you make and edit music, voice and other audio
recordings.

1. Select an image and use clone tool on it.
2. Select an image and crop using appropriate tool.

10.8 review Questions

1. Write s hort notes on the following:
( a) 3D modelling (b) 3D Canvas
2. Discuss the qualities of a 3D artist.

3. Enlist and describe the various types of 3D art.
4. Explain in brief about advanced character meshes.
5. Define the following with two examples of each:

( a) Image editing (b) Sound editing

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