List of common shading algorithms

Below is a list of common shading algorithms:

Geometrical objects

• Lambert (uses closed polygons)
• Gouraud (uses polygons)
• Minnaert

Phong family

• Phong
• Blinn–Phong

Other methods

• Oren–Nayar (Rough opaque diffuse surfaces)
• Cook–Torrance (microfacets)
• Ward anisotropic