Digital Modeling of Material Appearance
( The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics )
Publication series ：The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics
Author： Dorsey Julie;Rushmeier Holly;Sillion François
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2010
E-ISBN: 9780080556710
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780122211812
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780122211812
Subject： TP39 computer application
Language： ENG
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Description
Computer graphics systems are capable of generating stunningly realistic images of objects that have never physically existed. In order for computers to create these accurately detailed images, digital models of appearance must include robust data to give viewers a credible visual impression of the depicted materials. In particular, digital models demonstrating the nuances of how materials interact with light are essential to this capability.
Digital Modeling of Material Appearance is the first comprehensive work on the digital modeling of material appearance: it explains how models from physics and engineering are combined with keen observation skills for use in computer graphics rendering.
Written by the foremost experts in appearance modeling and rendering, this book is for practitioners who want a general framework for understanding material modeling tools, and also for researchers pursuing the development of new modeling techniques. The text is not a "how to" guide for a particular software system. Instead, it provides a thorough discussion of foundations and detailed coverage of key advances.
Practitioners and researchers in applications such as architecture, theater, product development, cultural heritage documentation, visual simulation and training, as well as traditional digital application areas such as feature film, television, and computer games, will benefit from this much needed resource.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Julie Dorsey and
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