Advanced global illumination

Philip Dutré, Philippe Bekaert, Kavita Bala

342 pages, parution le 17/09/2003

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Résumé

This book provides the reader with a fundamental understanding of global illumination algorithms. It discusses a broad class of algorithms for realistic image synthesis and introduces a theoretical basis for the algorithms presented.

Topics include:

Physics of light transport
Monte Carlo methods
General strategies for solving the rendering equation
Stochastic path-tracing algorithms such as ray tracing and light tracing
Stochastic radiosity including photon density estimation and hierarchical Monte Carlo radiosity
Hybrid algorithms: weighted multi-pass, bi-directional path tracing, Metropolis light transport, irradiance caching, photon mapping and instant radiosity
Beyond the rendering equation: participating media, sub-surface scattering and more
Image display and human perception
Fast global illumination: render caching, interactive ray tracing, ...
Unresolved issues in photorealistic rendering
A class library for global illumination

If you want to design and implement a global illumination rendering system or need to use and modify an existing system for your specific purpose, this book will give you the tools and the understanding to do so.

Introduction
The physics of light transport
Monte Carlo methods
Strategies for computing light transport
Stochastic path-tracing algorithms
Stochastic radiosity
Hybrid algorithms
The quest for ultimate realism and speed
Conclusion

Appendices
Bibliography
Index

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	AK Peters
Auteur(s)	Philip Dutré, Philippe Bekaert, Kavita Bala
Parution	17/09/2003
Nb. de pages	342
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	675g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781568811772
ISBN13	978-1-56881-177-2