Physically Based Rendering

Physically Based Rendering: From Theory to Implementation, Third Edition,

describes both the mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system and its practical implementation.

Through a method known as 'literate programming', the authors combine human-readable documentation and source code into a single reference that is specifically designed to aid comprehension.

The result is a stunning achievement in graphics education.

Through the ideas and software in this book, users will learn to design and employ a fully-featured rendering system for creating stunning imagery.

This completely updated and revised edition includes new coverage on ray-tracing hair and curves primitives, numerical precision issues with ray tracing, LBVHs, realistic camera models, the measurement equation, and much more.

It is a must-have, full color resource on physically-based rendering.