02/04/2003
15-462 Graphics I
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Spotlight Attenuation
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Spotlight is brightest along l
s
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Vector v with angle
f
from p to point on surface
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Intensity determined by cos
f
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Corresponds to projection of v onto I
s
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Spotlight exponent
e determines rate
for e = 1
for e > 1
curve narrows