Path Tracer

Example 6: MeVis Path Tracer

Example 6: MeVis Path Tracer

     We have a Short video showing the possibilities of the MeVis Path Tracer on YouTube.

Introduction

The MeVis Path Tracer offers a Monte Carlo Path Tracing framework running on CUDA GPUs. It offers photorealistic rendering of volumes and meshes, physically based lighting with area lights and soft shadows and fully integrates into MeVisLab Open Inventor (camera, depth buffer, clipping planes, etc.).

Example 6.1: Volume Rendering vs. Path Tracer

Example 6.1: Volume Rendering vs. Path Tracer

     This example is also available on YouTube.

Introduction

In this example, you develop a network to show some differences between volume rendering and the MeVis Path Tracer. You will visualize the same scene using both 3D rendering techniques and some of the modules for path tracing.

Example 6.2: Visualization Using Path Tracer

Example 6.2: Visualization Using SoPathTracer

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will explain the basics of using the SoPathTracer module in MeVisLab. You will learn how to create a scene, assign materials, add light sources, and configure the MeVis Path Tracer to generate enhanced renderings.