Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 403AB
This course is a resource for applying efficient, real-time shadow algorithms. It builds on a solid foundation (previous courses at SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 and Eurographics 2010, including comprehensive course notes) and the 2011 book Real-Time Shadows (AK Peters) written by four of the presenters. The book is a compendium of many topics in the realm of shadow computation.
The course provides an overview of various techniques but moves beyond the basics to practical solutions and game-relevant techniques summarized by a presenter from the production industry. Topics include: the theory behind shadow computation, when physical accuracy can be replaced with plausible shadows, implementation details, and practical issues such as budget considerations and performance trade-offs. Case studies illustrate the techniques behind major game titles and upcoming engines.
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Some understanding of geometry and linear algebra. Some working knowledge of GPU programming. The first part of the course is accessible for beginners. Advanced topics are introduced as the course progresses.
Intended Audience
Attendees in many different fields, ranging from the game industry to the movie industry, and the visualization community.
Instructor(s)
Elmar Eisemann
Télécom ParisTech
Ulf Assarsson
Chalmers University
Michael Schwarz
Cornell University
Michal Valient
Guerrilla Games and Sony Computer Entertainment
Michael Wimmer
Technische Universität Wien