List of common shading algorithms

This article lists common shading algorithms used in computer graphics.

Interpolation techniques

These techniques can be combined with any illumination model:

• Flat shading
• Gouraud shading
• Phong shading

Illumination models

Realistic

• Blinn–Phong
• Cook–Torrance (microfacets)
• Lambert
• Minnaert
• Oren–Nayar (Rough opaque diffuse surfaces)
• Phong
• Ward anisotropic
• Hanrahan-Krueger model of subsurface scattering

Non-photorealistic

Non-photorealistic illumination models commonly used in cartoons and video games include:

• Cel shading
• Gooch shading

See also

• Gamma correction