In 3D computer graphics,
3D modeling
is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface
of an
object in three dimensions via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. Someone who works with 3D
models
may be referred to as a 3D artist or a 3D modeler.
Computer animation
is the process used for digitally generating animated images. The more general term
computer-generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to
moving images.