Subdivision & Catmull-Clark

Sometimes we have to deal with a coarse mesh that we wish to upsample for a smoother appearance. Subdivision is a recursive operation we can use on polygonal meshes. Take a look at how we categorize refinement schemes and how the popular Catmull-Clark subdivision works.

Topics Covered

  • Subdivision Surface
  • Refinement Schemes
  • Catmull-Clark Subdivison Algorithm
Subdivision Step 1
Subdivision Step 2
Subdivision Step 3
Subdivision Step 4

Published on March 6, 2022