2D rendering means faster 3D render
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Apparently.....
Imagining how light behaves in 2-D world gives researchers insights for faster 3-D rendering
Though sophisticated three-dimensional imagery is abundant in computer-generated games and movies, a group of researchers from Disney Research, Zürich, University of California, San Diego, Limbic Software, and RWTH Aachen University say they have gained insights to improve the rendering of those images by envisioning a flat, two-dimensional world.
(phys.org)
Not the most informative article but interesting concept. There is a link to more details here...
On a separate topic there's also this...
Computer science professor to release comprehensive 3-D deformable object library for free
On Monday, Aug. 6, USC Professor Jernej Barbič will release the world's most comprehensive library of 3D deformable modeling software for free open source download.
(phys.org)
Which will be available here....
Looks like fun for animators just watch this horse inflate
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