flat shading
[/flæt ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/]
noun
sombreamento plano
1. A rendering technique in computer graphics where each polygon is assigned a single color based on a single surface normal, resulting in a faceted appearance
The game uses flat shading to create a minimalist, geometric art style.
O jogo usa sombreamento plano para criar um estilo de arte minimalista e geométrico.
2. A method of shading 3D models where no interpolation occurs between vertices, producing sharp edges between polygons
Flat shading was commonly used in early 3D games due to its low computational cost.
O sombreamento plano era comumente usado em jogos 3D antigos devido ao seu baixo custo computacional.
Flat shading is a specialized term used primarily in computer graphics, game development, and 3D animation. It gained renewed popularity in the 2010s as an aesthetic choice for indie games and stylized graphics. Both English speakers and Portuguese speakers in the tech industry typically use 'flat shading' or 'sombreamento plano' interchangeably depending on documentation language.
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