Ray tracing is a rendering technique that simulates the path of light as it travels through a virtual environment, allowing for more accurate and realistic lighting and shadows.

Photogrammetry is the process of creating digital models of real-world objects and environments by capturing photographs from multiple angles and using specialized software to stitch them together.

Physically Based Rendering (PBR) is a rendering technique that simulates the physical properties of materials, resulting in more realistic and accurate visuals.

Dynamic range refers to the range of brightness levels that a display can reproduce, from the darkest blacks to the brightest whites.

Mipmapping is a technique used to improve the visual quality of textures by creating multiple versions of the texture at different resolutions, allowing for smooth transitions between levels of detail.

SLI (Scalable Link Interface) and CrossFire are technologies that allow multiple graphics cards to be used together in a single system to improve performance and visual quality.

Level of Detail (LOD) is a technique used to reduce the amount of data that needs to be processed by the graphics card by using different levels of detail for objects at different distances from the camera.

Facial motion capture is the process of capturing the facial movements of an actor using specialized cameras and software, and then transferring those movements to a digital character model.

Volumetric lighting is a technique used to simulate the scattering of light as it passes through a medium, such as fog or smoke, resulting in more realistic and atmospheric lighting effects.

Grooming is the process of creating realistic and detailed hair and fur for characters in video games by using specialized software to manipulate individual strands of hair or fur.

Water simulation is the process of creating realistic and detailed water effects in video games by using specialized software to simulate the behavior of water, such as waves, ripples, and currents.

Fire and smoke simulation is the process of creating realistic and detailed fire and smoke effects in video games by using specialized software to simulate the behavior of fire and smoke, such as flames, embers, and smoke plumes.

Explosion simulation is the process of creating realistic and detailed explosions in video games by using specialized software to simulate the behavior of explosions, such as shockwaves, debris, and fire.

Particle simulation is the process of creating realistic and detailed particle effects in video games by using specialized software to simulate the behavior of particles, such as dust, smoke, and sparks.

Cloth simulation is the process of creating realistic and detailed cloth and fabric effects in video games by using specialized software to simulate the behavior of cloth, such as wrinkles, folds, and drape.