| In computers, 3D (three-dimensional) means an | | | | 1024x768 resolution, while access to a |
| image that provides the perception of depth. | | | | dedicated server containing higher |
| If such images are made interactive and the | | | | -resolution images is available to members |
| users become involved with the scene, the | | | | for an annual fee. |
| experience is described as virtual reality. | | | | |
| For viewing and interacting with 3D images, | | | | Among its various artistic styles are |
| you normally require a special plug-in viewer | | | | computer-generated planetscapes, fractal |
| for your web browser. To gain the experience | | | | terrain, space scenes, abstract patterns, and |
| of virtual reality, more equipment may also | | | | Poser-generated humanoid characters. The |
| be necessary. The process of creating 3D | | | | image of particle systems created with the |
| images can be divided into three phases: | | | | help of complex computer-generated lighting |
| tessellation, geometry, and rendering. In the | | | | effects is one of its most famous offerings. |
| first phase of tessellation, models are made | | | | |
| of individual objects using linked points | | | | Its free gallery is updated with new |
| that are made into a number of individual | | | | wallpaper each month. Subscribers can |
| polygons or tiles. In the second phase, the | | | | download new wallpapers more frequently, and |
| polygons are transformed in various ways and | | | | have free access to its complete collection |
| subjected to lighting effects. In the third | | | | of 3D wallpapers created over the last eight |
| and final stage, the transformed images are | | | | years, which comprise more than 600 images, |
| rendered into objects with intricate detail. | | | | including Widescreen, Dual-Monitor, and |
| | | | Triple-Monitor versions of some wallpapers. |
| Digital Blasphemy is one of the most popular | | | | If you like, you can be a member of other |
| websites for 3D computer wallpapers, created | | | | sites like They will also offer you |
| by Ryan Bliss and contributors. Images are | | | | attractive 3D desktop wallpapers, some for |
| available free in versions typically up to | | | | free. |