Build Your Own 2D Game Engine and Create Great Web Games: Using HTML5, JavaScript, and WebGL2

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8. Implementing Illumination and Shadow

Kelvin Sung¹  , Jebediah Pavleas², Matthew Munson³ and Jason Pace⁴

(1)

Bothell, WA, USA

(2)

Kenmore, WA, USA

(3)

Lake Forest Park, WA, USA

(4)

Portland, OR, USA

 

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

• Understand the parameters of simple illumination models

• Define infrastructure supports for working with multiple light sources

• Understand the basics of diffuse reflection and normal mapping

• Understand the basics of specular reflection and the Phong illumination model

• Implement GLSL shaders to simulate diffuse ...