Advanced Global Illumination, Second Edition

By Philippe Bekaert, Kavita Bala, Philip Dutre

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568811772
• ISBN13: 9781568811772
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 6.0" x 1.0"