A Median Cut Algorithm for Light Probe Sampling (bibtex)

by Debevec, Paul

Abstract:

We present a technique for approximating a light probe image as a constellation of light sources based on a median cut algorithm. The algorithm is efï¬cient, simple to implement, and can realistically represent a complex lighting environment with as few as 64 point light sources.

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Reference:

A Median Cut Algorithm for Light Probe Sampling (Debevec, Paul), In SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group - Graphics), 2005.

Bibtex Entry:

@inproceedings{debevec_median_2005,
	address = {Los Angeles, CA},
	title = {A {Median} {Cut} {Algorithm} for {Light} {Probe} {Sampling}},
	url = {http://ict.usc.edu/pubs/A%20Median%20Cut%20Algorithm%20for%20Light%20Probe%20Sampling.pdf},
	abstract = {We present a technique for approximating a light probe image as a constellation of light sources based on a median cut algorithm. The algorithm is efï¬cient, simple to implement, and can realistically represent a complex lighting environment with as few as 64 point light sources.},
	booktitle = {{SIGGRAPH} ({Special} {Interest} {Group} - {Graphics})},
	author = {Debevec, Paul},
	month = aug,
	year = {2005},
	keywords = {Graphics}
}