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To introduce an algorithm capable of rendering half-tone three-dimensional computer graphics featuring movable light sources and realistic shadows.

January 1, 1970Open Access

An algorithm for producing half-tone computer graphics presentations with shadows and movable light sources

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JBJ. BouknightUniversity of Illinois System KKK.C. KelleyUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Computational study demonstrates half-tone graphics rendering with shadows and movable light sources in 3D models, highlighting progress beyond wireframe displays.

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To introduce an algorithm capable of rendering half-tone three-dimensional computer graphics featuring movable light sources and realistic shadows.
Designed algorithmic procedures to compute intensity variations and project shadows from repositionable light sources.
Integrated rendering mechanisms with established graphics capabilities, including geometric transformations, automated windowing, and depth cueing.
Enabled the generation of continuous-tone shaded imagery that realistically accounts for occlusions and shadow boundaries from variable lighting directions.
Advanced computer graphics displays beyond traditional wireframe representations and static stereoscopic line drawings.

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Bouknight et al. (1970) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a090bbf73218fa1919d23a4 https://doi.org/10.1145/1476936.1476938

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Computational study demonstrates half-tone graphics rendering with shadows and movable light sources in 3D models, highlighting progress beyond wireframe displays.

An algorithm for producing half-tone computer graphics presentations with shadows and movable light sources

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An algorithm for producing half-tone computer graphics presentations with shadows and movable light sources

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Cite This Study

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