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Shader

A shader is a computer program that determines the appearance of objects in computer graphics by manipulating the colors and lighting effects.

Noun

Sense 1

A shader, in computer graphics, is a program that runs on the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and is responsible for generating pixel colors and vertex positions.

Example sentence: The game's stunning visuals are achieved through the use of advanced shaders that render realistic lighting and reflections.

Sense 2

A shader, in 3D computer animation, refers to a program that modifies the visual attributes of an object, such as its texture, transparency, and surface shininess.

Example sentence: The artist applied a shader to the character's skin to create a realistic glossy effect.

Verb

Sense 1

To shader is to create or modify a shader program in order to achieve desired visual effects.

Example sentence: The game developer spent hours shadering the game's environments to achieve a vibrant and immersive atmosphere.

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