"Peter Popov" wrote:
>
> There is a way to make semi-real lens flare using photons. Basically,
> you have to reconstruct the geometry of the camera (the optics system
> with all its lens and the shutter etc.) and then observe the scene
> through it. If you use photons, there will be visible flares in the
> image. However, this is very slow, and photons do not model
> diffraction so you won't get the most peculiar flare effects at all.
>

Why do you have to use photons? Wouldn't it also work with simple specular
highlights?

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