In order to write Bxdf plugins, it is necessary to understand the fundamentals of the “rendering equation.” This chapter describes basic theory for writing Bxdf plugins. This chapter is concerned with basic radiometry, both the integral calculus used to describe its equations and its physical intrinsic quantities.
The information in this chapter is presented informally, but a serious attempt is required and will give a better contextual understanding of ...
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