Light and Skin Interactions
Simulations for Computer Graphics Applications

A comprehensive guide to simulating human skin that pushes research and graphics into vibrant new worlds!

Gladimir V. G. Baranoski (Author), Aravind Krishnaswamy (Author)

9780123750938, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 4 May 2010

200 pages, 79 illustrations
23.4 x 19 x 1.4 cm, 0.5 kg

Light and Skin Interactions immerses you in one of the most fascinating application areas of computer graphics: appearance simulation. The book first illuminates the fundamental biophysical processes that affect skin appearance, and reviews seminal related works aimed at applications in life and health sciences. It then examines four exemplary modeling approaches as well as definitive algorithms that can be used to generate realistic images depicting skin appearance. Despite its wide scope of simulation approaches, the book’s content is presented in a concise manner, focusing on relevant practical aspects. What’s more, these approaches can be successfully applied to a wide range of additional materials, such as eye tissue, hair, and water.

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Light, Optics and Appearance Chapter 3: Image Synthesis ContextChapter 4: Bio-Optical Properties of Human Skin Chapter 5: Simulations in Health and Life Sciences Chapter 6: Biophysically Inspired ApproachChapter 7: First Principles Approach Chapter 8: Diffusion Approximation Approach Chapter 9: Simulation ChallengesChapter 10: Beyond Computer Graphics Applications

Subject Areas: Computer modelling & simulation [UYM], Graphics programming [UML], 3D graphics & modelling [UGK], Digital photography: consumer/user guides [UDP], Special kinds of photography [AJR]