Advanced Global Illumination

This book provides a fundamental understanding of global illumination algorithms, covering physics of light transport, Monte Carlo methods, general strategies for solving the rendering equation, stochastic path-tracing algorithms, stochastic radiosity, hybrid algorithms, metropolis light transport, irradiance caching, photon mapping, and instant radiosity. It is essential for designing and implementing a global illumination rendering system or modifying an existing one.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 394 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Global illumination algorithms are essential for realistic image synthesis and provide a theoretical basis for the algorithms presented in this book. 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, and beyond the rendering equation. This book will give you the tools and understanding to design and implement a global illumination rendering system or modify an existing system for your specific purpose.

Weight: 572g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367659417
Edition number: 2 New edition