Pantomorphic Perspective for Immersive Imagery

A wide choice of cinematic lenses enables motion-picture creators to adapt image visual-appearance to their creative vision. Such choice does not exist in the realm of real-time computer graphics, where only one type of perspective projection is widely used. This work provides a perspective imaging model that in an artistically convincing manner resembles anamorphic photography lens variety and more. It presents an asymmetrical-anamorphic azimuthal projection map with natural vignetting and realistic chromatic aberration. The mathematical model for this projection has been chosen such that its parameters reflect the psycho-physiological aspects of visual perception. That enables its use in artistic and professional environments, where specific aspects of the photographed space are to be presented.