Computer Graphics

Computer graphics are pictures made with computers. They can be simple drawings or realistic images. Artists and designers use special software to create them. Computer graphics are used in games, movies, and science.

Types of Computer Graphics

There are two main types of graphics. 2D graphics are flat, like a drawing or a photo. 3D graphics look like they have depth, like objects in a video game. Both types are used in many ways. The emojis on your phone are 2D computer graphics.

Tools for Making Graphics

Artists use special programs to make graphics. Some programs let you paint and draw freely. Others help you edit photos and make them look different. Video game designers use 3D software to build entire worlds. Even kids can make graphics using simple drawing apps.

Fun Facts

• The first computer graphics were simple lines and dots made in the 1950s.
• Modern video games can show millions of tiny triangles to make realistic 3D objects.
• A single movie frame can take hours to render, which means turning code into a picture.

Did You Know?

The graphics in today's video games are so realistic that sometimes it is hard to tell if a picture is real or computer-made! This is called photorealism.