Modeling and rendering of realistic feathers

Details Modeling and rendering of realistic feathers Modeling and rendering of realistic feathers

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2676)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Shape generating

C345S442000, C345S582000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07042456

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a systematic method for rendering feathers. In one aspect, a segment of a rachis having a first barb and second barb is generated. The first barb is generated based on a first barb length and the second barb is generated based on a second barb length.

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