In 1990, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “A Passing Shower” by Eihachiro Nakamae (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention. Explore 3 other works by Eihachiro Nakamae below.
The animation “A Passing Shower” aims at realistic visual simulation of outdoor scenes. In order to render photorealistic images such as wet road surfaces, solar penumbra, streaks of light, etc.
About Eihachiro Nakamae
Eihachiro Nakamae is a Professor in the Electric Machinery Laboratory at Hiroshima University. He has been studying computer graphics since 1968. One of the main aims of his works is to simulate the lighting effects.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.