Image-Based Rendering

Image-Based Rendering (IBR) is a technique in computer graphics that creates new views of a scene by using existing photographs or images. Instead of building 3D models from scratch, IBR uses these images to simulate different angles and perspectives, allowing realistic visualization of complex environments. This approach leverages the visual data directly, making rendering faster and more accurate for scenes with intricate details. It's commonly used in virtual reality, gaming, and special effects, as it efficiently produces realistic images without the heavy computation of fully 3D rendered models.