This thesis presents a web-based approach to lighting three-dimensional
geometry in a virtual scene. The use of High Dynamic Range (HDR) images for the
lighting model makes it possible to convey a greater sense of photorealism than can be
provided with a conventional computer generated three-point lighting setup. The use of
QuickTime ™ Object Virtual Reality to display the three-dimensional geometry offers a
sophisticated user experience and a convenient method for viewing virtual objects over
the web. With this work, I generate original High Dynamic Range images for the
purpose of image-based lighting and use the QuickTime ™ Object Virtual Reality
framework to creatively alter the paradigm of object VR for use in object lighting. The
result is two scenarios: one that allows for the virtual manipulation of an object within a
lit scene, and another with the virtual manipulation of light around a static object. Future
work might include the animation of High Dynamic Range image-based lighting, with
emphasis on such features as depth of field and glare generation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:tamu.edu/oai:repository.tamu.edu:1969.1/85973 |
| Date | 10 October 2008 |
| Creators | Cuellar, Tamara Melissa |
| Contributors | Hillier, Karen W. |
| Publisher | Texas A&M University |
| Source Sets | Texas A and M University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Book, Thesis, Electronic Thesis, text |
| Format | electronic, born digital |
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