#reflective surfaces

GaussianShader optimizes neural rendering for reflective surfaces using a simplified shading function applied to 3D Gaussians. This approach ensures high material and lighting fidelity at real-time speeds. Starting with neural 3D Gaussian spheres, it integrates shading attributes for precise view-dependent appearance capture. It also includes a differentiable environment lighting map to facilitate free-viewpoint rendering in diverse lighting conditions, proving effective on datasets like NeRF Synthetic and Tanks&Temples.