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Mesh Compression for 3D Graphics

Posted by michael on from the this-is-not-a-hack dept.

IanDanforth writes "A new algorithm that uses successive approximations of detailed models to get significant compression has been revealed by researchers at The University of Southern California. Just as MP3s remove high frequencies we can't hear, this algorithm removes the extra triangles in flat or near flat surfaces that we can't see. Experts in the field are giving this work high praise and imply that is will be immediately applicable to 3D modeling in games, movies, CAD and more."

2 of 297 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Greatness! by bersl2 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is "funny" because Babelfish translated his message badly?

    Somebody shoot that moderator to put him out of his misery.

  2. Ob Ref by Queer+Boy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'm a polyhedron, you insensitive clod!

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    Not since Marie-Antoinette played milkmaid has looking simple and honest been so fake and complicated.