Zebra analysis
Diagnostic shading technique / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the usage of zebra stripes in computer graphics. For the usage in videography, see Zebra patterning. For other uses, see Zebra stripes (disambiguation).
Zebra analysis, or zebra striping, is a diagnostic shading technique used in computer graphics to visualize curvature on smooth surfaces.[1] It is primarily used for computer-aided design (CAD), where it helps checking that surfaces meet smoothly. It is a simulation of the visual effect of placing an object in a tunnel lit by parallel rows of lights, or a perfectly reflecting object in a room with striped walls.