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This study presents a novel ray tracing method for realistic motion blur. It analytically approximates blur per ray, avoiding sampling for efficient, noise-free results in computer graphics.
Area of Science:
- Computer Graphics
- Computational Geometry
- Image Processing
Background:
- Realistic motion blur is crucial for visual fidelity in computer graphics.
- Existing methods often rely on computationally expensive sampling techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an efficient and accurate method for computing motion blur in ray tracing.
- To eliminate noise associated with sampling-based motion blur approximations.
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- Associating time intervals with rays for direct intersection evaluation with animated object faces.
- Representing swept volumes using triangulations for intersection with stationary triangles.
- Utilizing standard ray tracing acceleration structures without time-dimension modifications.
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