Efficient rendering of volumetric elements

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13928984

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Techniques for determining a shading rate of a volumetric element in a rendered scene when the rendered scene is viewed from a first point of view are provided. Embodiments determine a viewable area of the volumetric element, as viewed from the first point of view. A shading rate to use in processing the volumetric element is then determined, based on the determined viewable area. Embodiments processing the volumetric element at the determined shading rate using one or more shaders.

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PIXAR1200 PARK AVENUE EMERYVILLE CA 94608

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Angelidis, Alexis Albany, US 5 21
Nahimias, Danny San Francisco, US 1 13
Watral, Bill Piedmont, US 1 13

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