Definitions

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  • noun computer graphics The total number of polygons found in a three-dimensional model.

Etymologies

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Portmanteau of polygon and count (number)

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Examples

  • Import the figures in D | Studio, Bryce 5.5 and Vue 5 - altought not supported the geometry was carefully cleaned up to have the lowerest polycount possible without loss in details,

    News 2010

  • Import the figures in D | Studio, Bryce 5.5 and Vue 5 - altought not supported the geometry was carefully cleaned up to have the lowerest polycount possible without loss in details,

    News 2010

  • It is for an iPhone game, so the polycount is important.

    Freelancer.com - New Projects 2010

  • It is for an iPhone game, so the polycount is important.

    Freelancer.com - New Projects 2010

  • Project DIVA through the PS3 (using a DualShock 3), which in turn upscales and re-renders the graphics to display Miku in high-definition, high-polycount glory.

    Japanator Japanator Staff 2010

  • First client impressions, after zonking it with a couple of really nasty, detailed, clippy, high polycount maps: incredible improvement!

    *Shacknews* Games 2009

  • Building 4 in the series is a very detailed model that still maintains a reasonable polycount and high quality textures.

    News 2009

  • Building 4 in the series is a very detailed model that still maintains a reasonable polycount and high quality textures.

    News 2009

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