Physically Based Realistic Rendering

Catalog description

A fast-paced introduction to physically based realistic rendering in both offline and interactive contexts. Topics include radiometry, reflectance and scattering models, Monte Carlo methods, path tracing algorithms, denoising, and real-time ray tracing. Emphasis is on methods that are in widespread current use in film production and high-end games. The course includes a final project that culminates in a rendering competition.