Real-Time Shadows

This book explains the basics as well as many advanced aspects related to the domain of shadow computation. It presents interactive solutions and practical details on shadow computation. The authors compare various algorithms for creating real-time shadows and illustrate how they are used in different situations. They explore the limitations and

List of contents

Introduction. Basic Shadow Techniques. Shadow Map Aliasing. Shadow Map Sampling. Filtered Hard Shadows. Image-Based Soft Shadow Methods. Geometry-Based Soft Shadow Methods. Image-Based Transparency. Volumetric Shadows. Advanced Shadow Topics. Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography.

About the author

Elmar Eisemann, Michael Schwarz, Ulf Assarsson, Michael Wimmer

Summary

This book explains the basics as well as many advanced aspects related to the domain of shadow computation. It presents interactive solutions and practical details on shadow computation. The authors compare various algorithms for creating real-time shadows and illustrate how they are used in different situations. They explore the limitations and

Product details

• Authors: Ulf Assarsson, Assarsson Ulf, Elmar Eisemann, Elmar (Delft University of Technology Eisemann, Elmar Schwarz Eisemann, Eisemann Elmar, Michael Schwarz, Schwarz Michael, Michael Wimmer, Wimmer Michael
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367659264
• ISBN: 978-0-367-65926-4
• No. of pages: 398
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; COMPUTERS / Programming / Games, computer science, The arts, Information technology: general issues, Games development & programming, Games development and programming, Digital Animation