An empirical model of thin film interference effects in computer graphics /
In computer graphics, thin elm interference effects have been studied and modeled in a small number of papers, but have not yet reached mainstream computer graphics applications. This work first reviews previous models of light and methods for reproducing thin elm interference effects. Then, it prop...
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | In computer graphics, thin elm interference effects have been studied and modeled in a small number of papers, but have not yet reached mainstream computer graphics applications. This work first reviews previous models of light and methods for reproducing thin elm interference effects. Then, it proposes a new empirical illumination model to create thin elm interference effects. The model aims for efficiency, ease of use, and adaptability. Its purpose is to serve as an artistic tool to provide a wider variety of visual effects in rendered images. Several examples using the new illumination model are implemented in Alias|Wavefront's Maya Animation System and in Pixar's RenderMan software. The examples are analyzed for visual accuracy, computational efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Visualization Sciences". |
| Physical Description: | viii, 106 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-88). |