Description
This book provides 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, metropolis light transport, irradiance caching, photon mapping and instant radiosity, beyond the rendering equation, image display and human perception. 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.
About the Author
Philip Dutre, Philippe Bekaert, Kavita Bala
Reviews
"This is, by far, the best global illumination theory/algorithms book available." - Amazon.com Reviewer "Advanced Global Illumination is a superbly organized and presented academic teaching tool and resource." - Midwest Book Review"
Book Information
ISBN 9781568813073
Author Philip Dutre
Format Hardback
Page Count 394
Imprint A K Peters
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 635g
