Word Bank Inventory: O
.obj / object
A file type used to be able to export and open a CG model between various software.
occlusion
When something blocks another object’s visibility.
on hold
Status used when no further work is to be done pending confirmation or approval.
onion skin
Onion skinning is a technique that enables you to see multiple preceding/proceeding frames on a single frame by overlaying them on the current frame and adjusting each frame’s transparency.
OOO / Out of Office
Chat speak for being out of the office or time off.
opaque
To be solid and without any transparency.
organic modelling
Opposite of hard-surface modelling. To model things that exist in nature like foliage & animals.
origin
Often, but not always, the default location where objects are created in a 3D software. Like the spawn point in a game. (XYZ Coordinates are: 0,0,0)
ortho / orthographic view
A type of setting in a CG camera that allows 3D objects to appear in 2D space or 2D view.
OS / off screen
When an object is assumed to be present in the scene / scenario, but is not actually seen. Often used to save asset / shot work.
Sample:
“An explosion happens off screen,” would mean that during the shot, we may hear a sound FX of an explosion to convey that something exploded, but we do not visually see it and there is no need to create FX or CG debris.
OT / overtime
Working extra hours more than regular hours in a work day.
OTF / on the farm
When a layer or shot is still rendering.
OTS / over the shoulder
A term in cinematography where the camera is placed just behind the shoulder of a character in the foreground.
outliner
In most CG software, an outliner is the section/window in the UI that lists all the objects (cameras, lights, assets, etc.) that have been imported into the current scene regardless of whether the objects are hidden or not. Objects within the outliner can also be grouped for ease of use and organization.
overallocation
A project management term to describe a situation when a resource (team member) is assigned work that exceeds their capacity within a specific length of time.
Sample: Assigning an artist a number of tasks totaling 2 weeks’ worth of work, and is scheduled to deliver in 1 week. The artist is overallocated and it would be best to spread out the task(s) or adjust the schedule.
