3D computer graphics, sometimes called CGI, 3-D-CGI or three-dimensional computer graphics, are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data (often See more

William Fetter was credited with coining the term computer graphics in 1961 to describe his work at Boeing. An early example of interactive 3-D computer graphics was … See more

3-D computer graphics software produces computer-generated imagery (CGI) through 3-D modeling and 3-D rendering or produces 3-D models for analytic, scientific and industrial purposes.
File formats
There are many … See more

• Glossary of computer graphics
• Comparison of 3D computer graphics software
• Graphics processing unit (GPU)
• Graphical output devices See more

3-D computer graphics production workflow falls into three basic phases:
1. 3-D modeling – the process of forming a computer model of an object's shape
2. Layout and CGI animation – the placement and movement of objects (models, lights etc.) … See more

Photorealistic 2D graphics
Not all computer graphics that appear 3D are based on a wireframe model. 2D computer graphics with 3D photorealistic effects are often … See more

• A Critical History of Computer Graphics and Animation (Wayback Machine copy)
• How Stuff Works - 3D Graphics
• History of Computer Graphics series of articles (Wayback Machine copy) See more