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==Technology== |
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Geomerics main product is '''Enlighten'''<ref>EDGE Codeshop [http://www.next-gen.biz/features/codeshop-step-into-the-light] February 2008</ref>, which computes [[Radiosity_(3D_computer_graphics)|radiosity]] in real-time on [[Playstation_3|Playstation_3]], [[Xbox_360|Xbox 360]] and PC<ref> Sam Martin (Geomerics), Per Einarsson (DICE) [http://www.geomerics.com/downloads/radiosity_architecture.pdf "A real-time radiosity architecture for video games2], in "Advances in Real-Time Rendering,SIGGRAPH 2010</ref>. Enlighten processes scene geometry in an offline step, allowing for real-time updates of the lighting and surface properties in a level. |
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In 2011 Geomerics spun out some of its non-core intellectual property in the network management company Real-Status. Real-Status applies videogame technology to the problem of managing a large IT infrastructure. |
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==Titles== |
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Enlighten is incorporated into the [[Frostbite_Engine|Frostbite 2]] engine<ref>Kenny Magnusson ,[http://publications.dice.se/ "Lighting you up in Battlefield 3"], GDC 2011</ref>, |
Enlighten is incorporated into the [[Frostbite_Engine|Frostbite 2]] engine<ref>Kenny Magnusson (DICE) ,[http://publications.dice.se/ "Lighting you up in Battlefield 3"], GDC 2011</ref>, created by [[Electronic_Arts|EA]] DICE studio. It can be seen in [[Battlefield_3|Battlefield 3]]<ref>EDGE, May 2011, p28-29</ref>, and [[Need_for_Speed:_The_Run|Need for Speed: The Run]]. Enlighten has been licensed for a variety of other titles including [[Eve_Online|Eve Online]]. |
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* [http://www.geomerics.com Geomerics website] |
* [http://www.geomerics.com Geomerics website] |
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* [http://www.real-status.com Real-Status website] |
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* [http://www.ea.com/uk/battlefield3 Battlefield 3] |
Revision as of 16:08, 27 May 2011
Geomerics is a software company based in Cambridge, UK. It was founded in 2005 and specialises in creating lighting technology for the games industry.
Technology
Geomerics main product is Enlighten[1], which computes radiosity in real-time on Playstation_3, Xbox 360 and PC[2]. Enlighten processes scene geometry in an offline step, allowing for real-time updates of the lighting and surface properties in a level.
Titles
Enlighten is incorporated into the Frostbite 2 engine[3], created by EA DICE studio. It can be seen in Battlefield 3[4], and Need for Speed: The Run. Enlighten has been licensed for a variety of other titles including Eve Online.
References
- ^ EDGE Codeshop [1] February 2008
- ^ Sam Martin (Geomerics), Per Einarsson (DICE) "A real-time radiosity architecture for video games2, in "Advances in Real-Time Rendering,SIGGRAPH 2010
- ^ Kenny Magnusson (DICE) ,"Lighting you up in Battlefield 3", GDC 2011
- ^ EDGE, May 2011, p28-29