skinning

Definition

The process of applying a 2D texture or image onto a 3D model to give it color, detail, and visual appeal. Think of it as gift-wrapping for digital objects, except instead of hiding an awkwardly shaped present, you're making a polygon mesh look like an actual person, spaceship, or dragon. Essential work for game developers and 3D artists who don't want their creations looking like gray blobs.

Example Usage

I spent all night skinning this character model, and now it actually looks like a medieval knight instead of a plastic mannequin.

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