Lighting II: specular reflection, generalized lighting models

CS 248 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Autumn Quarter, 2001
Marc Levoy
Lecture notes for Tuesday, December 4 (finished on Thursday, December 6)

Table of contents:

• Reflection (continued)
  • General bidirectional reflectance
  • Isotropy
  • Generalizations
  • Specular reflection
  • Local versus infinite light source and viewer
  • The N.H alternative (to R.V)
• Generalizing the reflection model
  • Multiple light sources
  • Ambient term
  • Color reflections
  • Depth cueing
  • OpenGL lighting/reflection model

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