Phong shading
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Phong shading is a technique in computer graphics used for rendering realistic images. Unlike simpler methods like flat shading, which uses a single color tone for an entire object, Phong shading calculates lighting effects for each pixel. This allows for smoother gradients and more realistic depictions of how light interacts with surfaces. While it generally produces more lifelike results than Gouraud shading, it can be slightly slower because it considers all light sources and textures for every pixel.12
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