CMSC 491A/691A:Real Time Graphics and Procedural Techniques

Smooth Shading vs. Faceted Shading

Autumn 2000

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department
University of Maryland, Baltimore County




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