What does "playblast" mean?

A low-resolution crude render of computer-generated imagery used in CGI production as a check for character and prop positioning and lighting placement. Curved surfaces are rendered as surfaces with low face count, i.e. faceted.

Playblast

noun, verb

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Noun

1
A low-resolution crude render of computer-generated imagery used in CGI production as a check for character and prop positioning and lighting placement. Curved surfaces are rendered as surfaces with low face count, i.e. faceted.

Verb

1
To generate a playblast render of. transitive

Etymology

From play + blast.

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