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IK spline curve

Software; CAD

In animation, a NURBS curve used to control an IK spline handle.

In animation, a system for organizing Maya’s default IK solvers. The IK system controls whether all the IK handles using IK solvers in the system snap to their end effectors, whether the IK solvers ...

image-based lighting (IBL)

Software; CAD

The simulation of light emitted from an infinitely distant (environment) sphere to create photo-realistic images. With image-based lighting, an environment texture (an image file, typically a ...

image plane

Software; CAD

A 2D object (plane) that enables the placement of an image file into a view. Image planes are used extensively to create backgrounds and environments (for reflections). Also known as rotoscoping view ...

image viewer

Software; CAD

An application used to display images. The default image viewer for Maya is Fcheck, but you can select your own image viewer to be launched from within Maya.

gamma

Software; CAD

In film and video production, a number indicating an image’s degree of brightness.

gamma correction

Software; CAD

In film and video production, a method of adjusting pixel values so they can be represented properly on an output device. Gamma correction lets you compensate for lack of contrast in a video display.