A GPU-based branch deformer

This paper present a fast algorithm for generation and visualization of natural looking tree stems and branches. The outlined approach harness the power of the latest programmable consumer graphic cards to achieve real-time performance while still being able to visualize a large number of individual branches, with a high level of detail.

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