Screen Space Reflection
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Screen Space Reflection
Screen Space Reflection is a technique in 3D graphics that uses the information already visible on the screen to create mirror-like effects on surfaces, such as water or polished floors. This method works by tracing rays from the camera into the scene and checking what is visible in the rendered image, which helps create the illusion of reflections without needing to calculate the entire environment. This approach is very efficient for real-time applications, because it only uses what is currently displayed, making it faster to process. Screen Space Reflection can show moving objects and changing lights in reflections, which helps designers create more lively and interactive scenes. One important detail is that this technique can only reflect what the camera sees, so objects hidden from view will not appear in the reflection, which can lead to some missing details in the final image.
3D rendering, real-time graphics, visual effects, ray tracing, digital surfaces
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Screen Space Reflection.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/screen-space-reflection?E=482112 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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