Computer graphics lighting
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Computer graphics lighting is the collection of techniques used to simulate light in computer graphics scenes. While lighting techniques offer flexibility in the level of detail and functionality avai
Image rendered using ray tracing
A reflective material demonstrating caustics
Phong shading
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In 3D computer graphics, Phong shading, Phong interpolation, or normal-vector interpolation shading is an interpolation technique for surface shading invented by computer graphics pioneer Bui Tuong Ph
Computer graphics lighting
…is calculated as an interpolation of the surrounding edge values. Gouraud shading generates a smooth lighting effect across the 3D model's surface. Phong shading, similar to Gouraud shading, is another type of interpolative shading that blends between vertex values to shade polygons. The key difference between…
Flat shading (left) versus Phong shading (right)