Render

  1. In general, the term render refers to the process of taking a computer image or file and converting it into another format or applying graphic modifications, such as shading or shadows, to that image.
  2. 3D render of laptop computerWhen referring to 3D animation, the term render refers to the process of taking a computer generated image and performing complicated operations that make that image appear as a 3D image or taking a series of images and making them animated. In the image to the right, is an example of a 3D render of a laptop computer.

Also see: 3-D, Computer Graphics, Video definitions