[ELI5] Why can computers not make curves?

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Every 3D modelling software simply uses a series of flat polygons, small enough to appear curved, to created spheres etc. Why? Why can technology even today find it easier to render literally millions of little triangles, than just one curve?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

To add to some other answers, triangles are the simplest 2D shape. They’re the easiest to render.

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