CS5611 Reading List: Week 4

Textbook Material
Read the following materials (read ahead)
  • Read Sections 11.1, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5.
  • The radiosity slides Radiosity.pdf. Make sure you understand the meaning of the radiosity equation.

Suggested term project (ray tracing)
  • Implement a simple ray tracer that supports a number of commonly seen objects (e.g., spheres, planes, etc), some interesting effects (e.g., reflection and refraction) and simple textures.
  • The fun part is the simulation of camera lens effects:
    • Fisheye lens
    • Depth of Field
  • Ask questions if you are interested.