What is 3D Modelling?
3D Modeling
3D modeling is a technique in computer graphics for producing a 3D digital representation of any object or surface.
Software
An artist uses special software to manipulate points in virtual space (called vertices) to form a mesh: a collection of vertices that form an object.
More Information
3D objects can be generated automatically or created manually by deforming the mesh, or otherwise manipulating vertices. 3D models are used for a variety of mediums including video games, movies, architecture, illustration, engineering, and commercial advertising.
The 3D modeling process produces a digital object capable of being fully animated, making it an essential process for character animation and special effects. The core of a model is the mesh which is best described as a collection of points in space.