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[RLC+01]  Measuring the Perception of Visual Realism in Images

Rademacher:2001:MPV (In proceedings)
Author(s)Rademacher P., Lengyel J., Cutrell E. and Whitted T.
Title« Measuring the Perception of Visual Realism in Images »
InRendering Techniques 2001. Proceedings of the 12th Eurographics Workshop on Rendering, (London, jun 2001)
Editor(s)S. J. Gortler and K. Myszkowski
Page(s)235--247
Year2001
PublisherSpringer-Verlag
AddressBerlin · Heidelberg · New York
Editor(s)S. J. Gortler and K. Myszkowski

Abstract
One of the main goals in realistic rendering is to generate images that are indistinguishable from photographs -- but how do observers decide whether an image is photographic or computer-generated? If this perceptual process were understood, then rendering algorithms could be developed to directly target these cues. In this paper we introduce an experimental method for measuring the perception of visual realism in images, and present the results of a series of controlled human subject experiments. These experiments cover the following visual factors: shadow softness, surface smoothness, number of light sources, number of objects, and variety of object shapes. This technique can be used to either affirm or cast into doubt common assumptions about realistic rendering. The experiments can be performed using either photographs or computergenerated images. This work provides a first step towards objectively understanding why some images are perceived as photographs, while others as computer graphics.

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  title = {{M}easuring the {P}erception of {V}isual {R}ealism in {I}mages},
  abstract = {One of the main goals in realistic rendering is to generate images
              that are indistinguishable from photographs -- but how do
              observers decide whether an image is photographic or
              computer-generated? If this perceptual process were understood,
              then rendering algorithms could be developed to directly target
              these cues. In this paper we introduce an experimental method for
              measuring the perception of visual realism in images, and present
              the results of a series of controlled human subject experiments.
              These experiments cover the following visual factors: shadow
              softness, surface smoothness, number of light sources, number of
              objects, and variety of object shapes. This technique can be used
              to either affirm or cast into doubt common assumptions about
              realistic rendering. The experiments can be performed using either
              photographs or computergenerated images. This work provides a
              first step towards objectively understanding why some images are
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  year = {2001},
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