glossary
Bandwidth
Bandwidth refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network or internet connection, measured in bits per second (bps) or bytes per second (Bps). In Unreal Engine and pixel streaming platforms like Arcane Mirage, bandwidth plays a crucial role in determining the quality, speed, and responsiveness of real-time 3D content delivery. Higher bandwidth allows for smoother streaming of high-resolution textures, complex models, and interactive elements, reducing latency and enhancing user experience. Optimizing bandwidth usage through compression techniques, adaptive streaming, and content delivery networks (CDNs) ensures reliable performance and scalability for applications requiring continuous data transmission, such as virtual events, remote collaboration, and cloud-based gaming.
Blueprint
Blueprint is Unreal Engine's visual scripting system that allows developers and designers to create gameplay mechanics, interactions, and logic without writing traditional code. In platforms like Arcane Mirage, Blueprints enable rapid prototyping, iterative design, and customization of Unreal Engine projects using a node-based interface. Users can visually connect nodes representing actions, events, variables, and conditions to define behaviors, animations, and game rules. Blueprints support both beginners and experienced developers by offering a intuitive way to implement complex interactions, AI behaviors, and user interfaces in real-time 3D applications, simulations, and virtual environments.