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From: Thomas de Groot 
Subject: Experimental alternative diffuse models 
Date:  3 Apr 2016 04:00:12 
Message: <5700cd8c@news.povray.org> 
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Just a first test of the models offered by clipka in povray.beta-test:
- the plane shows pure Lambertian diffusion image_map/bump_map, with a 
diffuse modulation version from Tom York;
- the cubes show the difference between pure Lambertian (left) and 
oren_nayar (right) with ROUGHNESS=2;
- the spheres show the difference between pure Lambertian (left) and 
lommel_seeliger (right) with K=0.8;
Except for the plane, specular 0.0 is used. No reflections.
As a first note, it seems to me that oren_nayar does not change much 
with ROUGHNESS>5.
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Thomas
 
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On 3-4-2016 10:00, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> As a first note, it seems to me that oren_nayar does not change much
> with ROUGHNESS>5.
>
I would say: 0.0 < ROUGHNESS < ~2.0 can be considered the effective 
range, optically.
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Thomas
 
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From: Thomas de Groot 
Subject: Re: Experimental alternative diffuse models 
Date:  3 Apr 2016 08:05:52 
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Alternatively, with radiosity added, and smooth spheres as more subtle 
objects.
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Thomas
 
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From: Thomas de Groot 
Subject: Re: Experimental alternative diffuse models 
Date:  5 Apr 2016 03:39:14 
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OK. One final example: a pot with albedo added as well as some specular 
value.
I don't know how to interpret or make sense of all this, so some 
feedback is appreciated.
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Thomas
 
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
> OK. One final example: a pot with albedo added as well as some specular
> value.
>
> I don't know how to interpret or make sense of all this, so some
> feedback is appreciated.
>
> --
> Thomas
The texture is fun. It has some contrast to the before.
 
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From: Thomas de Groot 
Subject: Re: Experimental alternative diffuse models 
Date:  6 Apr 2016 02:42:35 
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On 5-4-2016 15:19, And wrote:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
>> OK. One final example: a pot with albedo added as well as some specular
>> value.
>>
>> I don't know how to interpret or make sense of all this, so some
>> feedback is appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> Thomas
>
> The texture is fun. It has some contrast to the before.
>
I confess that I am confused. The textures appear darker and somehow 
with less "contrast". So, my question really is: /when/ to use these 
alternatives instead of pure Lambertian? To me, at this stage and 
totally instinctively, pure Lambertian has my preference.
-- 
Thomas
 
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
> On 5-4-2016 15:19, And wrote:
> > Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
> >> OK. One final example: a pot with albedo added as well as some specular
> >> value.
> >>
> >> I don't know how to interpret or make sense of all this, so some
> >> feedback is appreciated.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Thomas
> >
> > The texture is fun. It has some contrast to the before.
> >
>
> I confess that I am confused. The textures appear darker and somehow
> with less "contrast". So, my question really is: /when/ to use these
> alternatives instead of pure Lambertian? To me, at this stage and
> totally instinctively, pure Lambertian has my preference.
>
> --
> Thomas
Lambertian diffuse is very well truly. I think the others can be used when you
feel the pure diffuse is plodding, or sometimes Oren-Nayar can be used in an
....powdery object like chalk.
 
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Or the carton.
 
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On 6-4-2016 12:28, And wrote:
> Or the carton.
>
Powdery/chalk, carton, yes that makes sense indeed for oren_nayar.
Got back to the original clipka message:
[quote] The Lommel-Seeliger model has its roots in astronomy, where it 
is used to model "lunar type" (i.e. rocky or dusty) surfaces, while the
Lambertian model is used for "icy" surfaces, and weighted averages of
the two are used to model anything in between. [/quote]
What would you say for the following:
- Lambertian for icy or shiny surfaces;
- oren_nayar for fine, powdery-like surfaces;
- lommel_seeliger for coarser, dusty-like surfaces.
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
> On 6-4-2016 12:28, And wrote:
> > Or the carton.
> >
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> Powdery/chalk, carton, yes that makes sense indeed for oren_nayar.
>
> Got back to the original clipka message:
>
> [quote] The Lommel-Seeliger model has its roots in astronomy, where it
> is used to model "lunar type" (i.e. rocky or dusty) surfaces, while the
> Lambertian model is used for "icy" surfaces, and weighted averages of
> the two are used to model anything in between. [/quote]
>
> What would you say for the following:
>
> - Lambertian for icy or shiny surfaces;
> - oren_nayar for fine, powdery-like surfaces;
> - lommel_seeliger for coarser, dusty-like surfaces.
>
> --
> Thomas
Well. Oren-Nayar is for such objects I know. But Lambertian should be the
simplest diffuse material. I just know it is suitable for stones,
(unpainted)concrete. Lommel Seeliger I never heard.
 
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