CMSC 435 Autumn 1998 --- Introduction to Interactive Graphics


Smooth Shading vs. Faceted Shading


Faceted Shading:

Smooth Shading:

Gouraud Smooth Shading (1971):

Phong Smooth Shading (1973):


Comparison of Shading Types

Facted Shading  Phong Smooth Shading  Phong Smooth Shading 
with Volumetric Steam 


David S. Ebert

November 1998