Reflection (computer graphics): Difference between revisions

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[[Image:Refl sample.jpg|frame|right|Ray traced model demonstrating specular reflection.]]

'''Reflection''' in [[computer graphics]] is used to emulate [[reflection (physics)|reflective]] objects like [[mirror]]s and shiny surfaces.

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*'''Polished''' - A Polished Reflection is an undisturbed reflection, like a mirror or chrome.

*'''Blurry''' - A Blurry Reflection means that tiny random bumps on the surface of the material cause the reflection to be blurry.

*'''Metallic''' - A reflection is Metallic if the highlights and reflections retain the color of the reflective object.

*'''Glossy''' - This term can be misused. Sometimes it is a setting which is the opposite of Blurry. (When "Glossiness has a low value, the reflection is blurry.) However, some people use the term "Glossy Reflection" as a synonym for "Blurred Reflection".Glossy used in this meaning means that the reflection is actually blurred.

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==See also==

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* [[Ray tracing (graphics)|Ray tracing]]

* [[Rendering (computer graphics)]]