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'''Reflection''' in '''[[Computer Graphics''']] is used to emulate mirrors and shiny surfaces.

==Mirror Reflection==

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

Mirror reflection is accomplished in a [[Ray Trace]] renderer by following a ray from the eye to the mirror and then calculating where it bounces from, and continuing the process until no surface is found, or a non-reflective surface is found.

==Specular Reflection==

[[Specular Reflectionreflection]] is the mirror-like reflection of light from a surface. Specular Reflection on a shiny surface like tile, or a wood floor can add to the Photorealistic effects of a 3D rendering.

The image on the right has specular reflection on the floor which emulates a shiny effect.

==See Alsoalso==

*[[Specular reflection|Specular Reflection (optics)]]

*[[Rendering (computer graphics)]]

*[[Wet floor effect]]