Illumination for Computer-Generated Images

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Title Illumination for Computer-Generated Images
Publication Type thesis
School or College College of Engineering
Department Computing
Author Phong, Bui Tuong
Date 1973
Description This .report describes a new model for the shading of computer-generated images of objects in general and of polygonally descibed free-form curved surfaces in particular. The shading function is determined by a linear interpolation Of the curvature of the surface. It takes into consideration the physical properties of the materials of which the surfaces are made. By applying the fundamental laws. I . . of optics, highlights due to the specular reflection of the light are simulated,. and other . existing shading problems are Overcome. . This results In computer-generated images of increased realism. A large number of sample pictures are' provided to give a pictorial comparison of the new shading process with past methods. Finally, pictures of I . simple real solids, such as cylinders, spheres and cones, are compared with those generated by the computer.
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Language eng
Rights Management (c) Bui Tuong Phong
Format application/pdf
Format Medium application/pdf
ARK ark:/87278/s60635q6
Setname ir_etd
ID 1602050
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s60635q6
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