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Types of Reflection

Light as it hits an object:

  • Light interacts with a part in several ways

  • Conservation of energy principal:  energy changes in form, but the total amount remains constant

  • Understanding how reflection occurs helps to control "hot spots" and achieve even illumination

 

Two types of reflection:

  1. Specular:  Direct reflected light at opposite angle

  2. Diffused:  Scattered light in all directions

     Note:  Your lighting angle must be correct