AcademySoftwareFoundation / AcademySoftwareFoundation/OpenPBR

Add formula for the average albedo of the F82-tint model

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Description

It is possible to analytically calculate the average albedo of the F82-tint model used for metal reflectivity in OpenPBR. Specifically, the average Fresnel can be calculated by integrating the reflectivity over the cosine-weighted hemisphere.

The average Fresnel is very useful to more accurately tint the multiple-scattering component of the rough metal surface. So I propose that we include this formula in the spec.

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Research direction

Start by reading the OpenPBR specification sections covering the F82-tint model, metal reflectivity, and multiple scattering. Verify the cosine-weighted hemisphere integration for the average Fresnel, then update the specification when the formula and its use for tinting are unambiguous.

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Domain
computer-graphics, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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