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The term that describes the process of generating the final image or video from a 3D model or scene is rendering. During rendering, software takes the 3D data, including geometry, lighting, shading, and textures, and performs complex calculations to produce a 2D image or sequence of images for final output. This step brings the 3D environment to life visually, taking into account how light interacts with objects, camera angles, and various visual effects, which ultimately results in the creation of the scenes as they will be viewed in the final product.

In contrast, compositing refers to the process of combining multiple visual elements from different sources into a single image, often used after rendering to enhance the final output with effects or to layer different elements together. Texturing involves applying surface properties and images (textures) to the 3D models to give them color and detail. Animating is the creation of movement within the scene, handling the timing and transitions of objects and characters, but does not directly refer to the visual output itself.