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A 3D projection is a way of showing a three-dimensional environment on a two-dimensional flat surface or screen.

A projection is usually calculated using complex mathematical equations.

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  • Graphical projection comparison

    Several types of graphical projection compared

  • Camera focal length distance house animation

    Parallel projection corresponds to a perspective projection with a hypothetical viewpoint; i.e. one where the camera lies an infinite distance away from the object and has an infinite focal length, or "zoom".

  • Axonometric projections

    The three axonometric views

  • Distance point

    Perspective of a geometric solid using two vanishing points. In this case, the map of the solid (orthogonal projection) is drawn below the perspective, as if bending the ground plane.

  • Isometrie

    Axonometric projection (isometric)

  • Militärperspektive

    Oblique projection (military)

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