Hardware-Accelerated Global Illumination by Image Space Photon Mapping

NeoSniperNeoSniper Join Date: 2005-06-02 Member: 52976Members
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<div class="IPBDescription">paper that uses onos models</div>So while at work I bumped into this research paper with an image of an Onos. I had to post it. I'm sure the tech heads around here will find it a good read. I myself haven't read it yet but will later.

<a href="http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/" target="_blank">http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/</a>

Kudos to the author for using UWE models. I'm sure you must be around here somewhere.... professor.
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  • Renegade.Renegade. Join Date: 2003-01-15 Member: 12313Members, Constellation
    edited June 2010
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Morgan McGuire, Williams College<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Well based on the author, subject nature, and access to pre-release models, I'm willing to bet they're kin to our very own 3D programming guru, Max. The subject matter seems to be on a less-expensive form of ray tracing called photon mapping.

    p.s. It's like <a href="http://cs.williams.edu/~morgan/" target="_blank">looking into a mirror</a> (if I were Max that is).
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  • MrYiffMrYiff Join Date: 2004-08-24 Member: 30867Members, NS2 Playtester
    OMG, this is totally an unannounced alien!!!11

    <a href="http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/001.jpg" target="_blank">http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/001.jpg</a>
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  • roCosroCos Join Date: 2009-06-04 Member: 67685Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1776435:date=Jun 29 2010, 09:14 PM:name=TheReaper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheReaper @ Jun 29 2010, 09:14 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776435"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->OMG, this is totally an unannounced alien!!!11

    <a href="http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/001.jpg" target="_blank">http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/001.jpg</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    fade reveal?!
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  • MrYiffMrYiff Join Date: 2004-08-24 Member: 30867Members, NS2 Playtester
    I think its some kind of uber lerk/onos combination!
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  • WatchMakerWatchMaker Join Date: 2003-09-26 Member: 21233Members, Constellation
    Either Max has a twin, or he has a hairy alter ego. Either way, that's some impressive work.
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  • yourbonesakinyourbonesakin Join Date: 2005-08-06 Member: 57682Members
    edited June 2010
    Yay! NS2 is going to have awesome lighting.

    Unless this is just the cast aways from the Mcguire family's genius mind, and there are even cooler lights in NS2.

    EDIT: Awwwwwww. It's a glass bunneh. Watch the video, everyone.
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  • NeoSniperNeoSniper Join Date: 2005-06-02 Member: 52976Members
    edited June 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1776434:date=Jun 29 2010, 03:07 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Jun 29 2010, 03:07 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776434"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Well based on the author, subject nature, and access to pre-release models, I'm willing to bet they're kin to our very own 3D programming guru, Max. The subject matter seems to be on a less-expensive form of ray tracing called photon mapping.

    p.s. It's like <a href="http://cs.williams.edu/~morgan/" target="_blank">looking into a mirror</a> (if I were Max that is).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I saw his name but failed at realising he has Max's last name. [EDIT: Actually I was working at the time of the post and had to move on quickly (because this lucky coincidence had nothing to do with what I was googling for) so I just posted it here quickly so I would not forget to see it later and also it's relevant to NS2].

    They must be brothers! We are in for some serious lol's if they are twin brothers... In which case Max would surely be the evil bald one. Oh noes! ...Onos? It's ALL coming together!

    Anyway I might need to apologize to Max for outing one of his family members. He will surely now suffer from Max's fame and be constantly haunted by papa... paparazzi! Anyway being from the champion breed that he is the professor must suffer from his own fame in other circles less familiar to us.

    ...

    random eureka!
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  • AtoneAtone Join Date: 2009-09-21 Member: 68839Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1776438:date=Jun 29 2010, 09:03 PM:name=roCos)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roCos @ Jun 29 2010, 09:03 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776438"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->fade reveal?!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Flawless victory.
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  • WarLoverWarLover Join Date: 2009-11-05 Member: 69276Members
    Matt and Max looking at this topic atm, maybe one of them will post :D
    Also i dont know why but that fade looks weird >.>

    McGuire Power FTW!
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  • NossahNossah Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8234Members, Constellation
    This once again proves that you cannot hide anything on the internet.
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  • NurEinMenschNurEinMensch Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 14056Members, Constellation
    Someone please get a sample of their DNA, we might need it in the future to save mankind!
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  • RobBRobB ＴＵＢＥＳ ＯＦ ＴＨＥ ＩＮＴＥＲＷＥＢ Join Date: 2003-08-11 Member: 19423Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1776435:date=Jun 29 2010, 09:14 PM:name=TheReaper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheReaper @ Jun 29 2010, 09:14 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776435"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->OMG, this is totally an unannounced alien!!!11

    <a href="http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/001.jpg" target="_blank">http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/papers/PhotonHPG09/001.jpg</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    iht huvars withaht flapping! zomgzors!
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  • Dalin SeivewrightDalin Seivewright 0x0000221E Join Date: 2007-10-20 Member: 62685Members, Constellation
    Judging from the SIGGRAPH video, in particular the limitations section, I'm going to guess and say that the Spark Engine uses this method for its dynamic lighting system. The limitation of the Photon Volume getting clipped by the camera which makes the light go away (this is noticeable if you go towards a wall at a funny angle with a light source nearby, in the Engine Test) is the same issue that the Spark Engine seems to have.

    Pretty neat stuff at any rate.
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  • rebirthrebirth Join Date: 2007-09-23 Member: 62416Members, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1776459:date=Jun 30 2010, 01:34 AM:name=NeoSniper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NeoSniper @ Jun 30 2010, 01:34 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776459"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->They must be brothers! We are in for some serious lol's if they are twin brothers... In which case Max would surely be the evil bald one. Oh noes! ...Onos? It's ALL coming together!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    I allways tought evil twin brothers from a paralel universe can be exposed by their beards...

    :D
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  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1776544:date=Jul 1 2010, 02:29 AM:name=RobB)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RobB @ Jul 1 2010, 02:29 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776544"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->iht huvars withaht flapping! zomgzors!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Well, it actually glides on the photons.

    Pretty much a solar sailing cowpion.
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  • gr33nf4c3gr33nf4c3 Join Date: 2010-04-11 Member: 71326Members
    edited July 2010
    A little bump to this: I just stumbled across a video demonstrating the findings of the paper:

    <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GckOkpeJ3BY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GckOkpeJ3BY</a>

    Enjoy!

    Edit: Forget it, I just noticed that all the videos are on that university site anyway. Anybody know how to delete a post?
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  • JAmazonJAmazon Join Date: 2009-02-21 Member: 66503Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1776572:date=Jul 1 2010, 01:37 PM:name=Faskalia)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Faskalia @ Jul 1 2010, 01:37 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1776572"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Pretty much a solar sailing cowpion.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    You are mistaken sir, its clearly an electron mootrino.
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  • AshesAshes Join Date: 2010-07-15 Member: 72405Members
    Aaahh.. So THAT is the lighting system partially to blame for all of our bad FPS..
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  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1787574:date=Jul 28 2010, 12:21 PM:name=JAmazon)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JAmazon @ Jul 28 2010, 12:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1787574"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You are mistaken sir, its clearly an electron mootrino.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I laughed, pretty hard.

    Guess I am just a science nerd, after all :(
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