Radiosity and realistic image synthesis

the long version

"The goal of realistic image synthesis is to create, via a computer, a visual experience identical to what a viewer would have when looking at a real environment." "Radiosity and Realistic Image Synthesis is the first comprehensive look at the radiosity method for image synthesis and the tools required to approach this elusive goal. This book provides information necessary to create realistic images, and will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the fields of computer graphics and virtual reality, architecture, industrial design, entertainment and advertising, and related computer aided design technologies."--BOOK JACKET.