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Understanding the differences between pixel-based rendering and vector-based line drawing.
The process of multiplying multiple matrices together to perform a sequence of transformations in a single computational step. 4. Viewing and Clipping Windows Not everything in a virtual world can fit
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Both theoretical background and practical algorithms.
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