Rendering is the process of generating an image from input data such as 3D models. The word "rendering" originally meant the task performed by an artist when depicting a real or imaginary thing. Today
An architectural visualization rendered in multiple styles using Blender
A more realistic path traced image, using Blender's Cycles renderer with image-based lighting
An architectural visualization of the Extremely Large Telescope from 2009, likely rendered using a combination of techniques
Ray marching can be used to find the first intersection of a ray with an intricate shape such as this Mandelbulb fractal.
Path tracing is a rendering algorithm in computer graphics that simulates how light interacts with objects and participating media to generate realistic images. It is based on earlier, more limited, r
Rendering (computer graphics)
…Ray tracing can also be used selectively during rasterized rendering to improve the realism of lighting and reflections.) A type of ray tracing called path tracing is currently the most common technique for photorealistic rendering. Path tracing is also popular for generating high-quality non-photorealistic images…
A photograph of brushed stainless steel appliances. The anisotropy of the material changes the shape of highlights and reflections, stretching or blurring them along a particular direction.