Nvidia Maxwell tech re-creates moon landing video
A new behind-the-scenes video issued by Nvidia shows how the company's new Maxwell GPU and VXGI tech was able to re-create the 1969 lunar landing.
At the end of last night's Nvidia GAME24 keynote, company co-founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang revealed perhaps the new Maxwell GPU's most impressive feat. Taking images from the 1969 moon landing, Maxwell and its voxel global illumination (VXGI) feature was able to capably re-create the full video in real-time.
Nvidia was able to closely simulate lighting based on lunar surfaces, sun and star positions, and other light sources using this technology. Of course, it was a painstaking process and Nvidia is now explaning it with a new behind-the-scenes video.
The idea of using their GeForce GTX tech to debunk lunar conspiracy theories should give an indicator of how powerful the new processors are and should also offer an idea of what the gaming applications could potentially be. For more, be sure to check out the full video below. Also, check out our interview with senior product manager Justin Walker, direct from the GAME24 event.
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A new behind-the-scenes video issued by Nvidia shows how the company's new Maxwell GPU and VXGI tech was able to re-create the 1969 lunar landing.-
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It's a cool demo and not a waste of time since it's an interesting study in lighting.
The demo uses ONE card.
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Your favorite hobby is a waste of time, by the way.
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