T06: Delivering data

• What are vertices in 3D modeling?

  Coordinates points in 3D space
• What are edges in 3D modeling?

  Connected vertices in 3D space
• What are faces in 3D modeling?

  Connected edges in 3D space
• What is the purpose of vertex color in 3D modeling?

  Assigning colors to vertices for rendering
• Why is mesh data important in 3D modeling?

  It reduces memory usage and improves performance
• What file types are used for textures and materials?

  JITP files and image files
• What is the purpose of weight painting in 3D modeling?

  Assigning values to vertices for rigging
• What is the function of the OBJ file format?

  Used for 3D models and vertex colors
• What does FBX stand for?

  File Exchange
• What is the significance of the Alembic (abc) file format?

  It provides better animation per vector
• What does the Universal Scene Descriptor (usd) file format relate to?

  Meshes and animation by Pixar
• What is the purpose of the STL file format?

  Used for 3D printing
• What is the DAE file format used for?

  Custom meshes, not updated since core
• What are the key components of a 3D model?

  • Model
  • Material
  • Texture
  • Normal
  • Vertex colors
  • Rigs
  • Skinning
• What is a dependency file in 3D modeling?

  A file that inherits from another file
• What is the preferred type of file path in 3D modeling?

  Relative paths are preferred
• What is the format for file paths in Windows?

  C:\user\Name\Documents\Glay.pptx
• What is the format for file paths in Linux?

  /home/user/Name/simy.pptx
• What is the role of an IO file?

  To manage input and output processes
• What is a pipeline in a studio?

  An automated process for production
• What is the purpose of source control in software development?

  To manage version control of files
• What is the term for expected files to send on a deadline?

  Deliverables
• What is the structure of a relative path?

  • Start path where you want to access
  • Example: I Assets\3D\1sm-barrel.fbx
• What are the components of a child-parent relationship in file paths?

  • Child: specific file or folder
  • Parent: higher-level folder containing the child
• What are the types of files used in media management?

  • Workfiles
  • Render files
  • Intermediate files
• What is the naming convention for deliverables in the industry?

  • Format: W_1XXXxx_Last Name_First Name_S.Email.props.mov