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Encyclopedia > Computer graphics lighting

Computer graphics lighting refers to the simulation of light in computer graphics. This simulation can either be extremely accurate, as is the case in an application like Radiance which attempts to track the energy flow of light interacting with materials using Radiosity computational techniques. Alternatively, the simulation can simply be inspired by light physics, as is the case with non-photorealistic rendering. In both cases, a shading model is used to describe how surfaces respond to light. Between these two extremes, there are many different Rendering (computer graphics) approaches which can be employed to achieve almost any desired visual result. Application has the following meanings: In general, an application is using something abstract for a more concrete use. ... Radiance and spectral radiance are radiometric measures that describe the amount of light that passes through or is emitted from a particular area, and falls within a given solid angle in a specified direction. ... Radiosity is a global illumination algorithm used in 3D computer graphics rendering. ... Non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) is an area of computer graphics that focuses on enabling a wide variety of expressive styles for digital art. ... A photorealistic rendered image created by using POV-Ray 3. ...


Computer graphics lighting can also refer to the job of lighting in computer animation. A computer graphics lighter will employ many of the same methods a live-action lighting designer or gaffer might employ. However, the computer graphics lighter will work within a computer graphics application. JOB rolling papers are a popular brand of cigarette paper produced by Republic Tobacco in France. ... Lighting refers to either artificial light sources such as lamps or to natural illumination of interiors from daylight. ... Computer animation is the art of creating moving images via the use of computers. ... Lighting at the 2005 Classical Spectacular Concert The role of the lighting designer (or LD) within theatre is to work with the director, set designer, and costume designer to create an overall look for the show in response to the text, while keeping in mind issues of visibility, safety and... A gaffer in the motion picture industry is the head of the electrical department, responsible for the execution (and sometimes the design) of the lighting plan for a production. ... It has been suggested that CG artwork be merged into this article or section. ...



 
 

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