Animatrix
Vertices, Edges and Faces

Vertices, Edges and Faces

This lesson introduces Vertices, Edges and Faces as part of Intro to 3D. It runs about 12 minutes — plenty of time to absorb the idea and try it once.

You'll learn:

  • What vertices, edges and faces actually means in practice
  • How it connects to the previous lesson
  • A concrete example you can replicate in Animatrix
  • A common pitfall to avoid

After watching, jump to the Exercise tab on the right to try it. The Quiz tab confirms the idea stuck — pass it to unlock the next lesson and earn XP.

💡 Tip: the glossary highlights below explain any term you haven't seen before — click any pill to read its definition.

Step 2 of your journey through Intro to 3D.

Lesson plan

  1. 01What Is a 3D Model?
    10 min
  2. 02Vertices, Edges and Faces
    12 min
  3. 03Navigating 3D Space
    13 min
  4. 04Basic Shapes and Primitives
    12 min
  5. 05Your First 3D Character (AI-assisted)
    18 min
  6. 06Exporting Your Model
    10 min