For Phong Shading we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Computer Graphics and Real Time 3D.

Phong Shading (Computer Graphics)

Phong shading is a sophisticated smooth shading method, originated by Phong Bui-tuong. The Phong shading algorithm is best known for its ability to render precise, realistic specula highlights. During rendering, Phong shading achieves excellent realism by calculating the amount of light on the object at tiny points across the entire surface instead of at the vertices of the polygons. Each pixel representing the image is given its own color based on the lighting model applied at that point. Phong shading requires much more computation for the hardware than Gouraud shading.

Phong Shading (Real Time 3D)

A method of shading that applies the Phong lighting model not to every polygon, but to every pixel of every polygon. Even SGI's Reality Engine can't do Phong shading, so unless you're ready to spend a few million dollars on your next game machine (and write all the games yourself), don't expect to see Phong shading anytime soon.

Similar

Browse words that start with:

• Ph
• Pho
• Phon
• Phong

Browse All Terms by First Letter

Term Search