Lighting as a Visualization Tool (Using MATLAB Graphics)

Using MATLAB Graphics

Specular Exponent

The size of the specular highlight spot depends on the value of the patch and surface object's SpecularExponent property. Typical values for this property range from 1 to 500, with normal objects having values in the range 5 to 20.

This illustration shows a red sphere illuminated by a white light with three different values for the SpecularExponent property:

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