Objectives

• Learn more about a single topic that most interests you. The following topics are game:
  • Sampling pattern generators
  • BRDFs
  • Integrators
  • Special effects
• Choose two data sets that show off the work. One of the datasets that you may choose is the one in Figure 1.7
• Either stress pbrt and see how to extend it. The emphasis is not writing a lot of new code.
• Complete ONE of the tasks.

Getting Started

• relevant chapters in the text,
• any papers that are mentioned in the tasks.

Tasks:

1. Sampling patterns: Problem 7.1. Choose two scenes to demonstrate your methods.
2. Microfacets BRDFs Problem 9.3. You are not required to complete the very last part of the problem; showing off the various effects of masking, self-shadowing and interreflection! You are encouraged to compare with at least 2 micorfacet BRDF models.
   NOTE: This lab requires long rendering times so plan accordingly.
3. Caustics Problem 16.12. Choose two scenes to illustrate the efficacy of your techniques.

What To Submit?

• Make a webpage demonstrating your techniques
• Include images, source code, and written answers to any part required in the problem.
• Email the grader the link to your webpage.