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Everything about Stencil buffer
Data buffer in graphics hardware
A stencil buffer is an extra data buffer, in addition to the color buffer and Z-buffer, found on modern graphics hardware. The buffer is per pixel and works on integer values, usually with a depth of one byte per pixel. The Z-buffer and stencil buffer often share the same area in the RAM of the graphics hardware. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Stencil bufferA 5-minute orientation
- Read the landmark paper: The stencil buffer sweep plane algorithm for 5-axis CNC tool path verificationCited 36 times
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- Go sideways: Glossary of computer graphicsA closely related topic
đź“– Definitions
Noun A per-pixel buffer in graphics hardware, used to limit the area of rendering and to produce various other effects.
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
The stencil buffer sweep plane algorithm for 5-axis CNC tool path verification
Optimized Shadow Mapping Using the Stencil Buffer
FAST AND REALISTIC RENDERING OF DEFORMABLE VIRTUAL CHARACTERS USING IMPOSTOR AND STENCIL BUFFER
Real-Time Shadow Using a Combination of Stencil and the Z-Buffer
The Study of Five-Axis NC Simulation by Stencil Buffer Algorithm
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