INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Published on 16. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
343 pages
978-0-07-120704-1 (ISBN)
Description
Dealing with the nuts and bolts of computer graphics, this book explains the mathematical theory that underlines computer graphics applications. The numerous examples are accompanied by exercises to test understanding.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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ISBN-13
978-0-07-120704-1 (9780071207041)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction:
2. Applications
3. Graphics Mathematics
4. Input Hardware
5. Output Hardware
6. Output Characteristics
7. Line Drawing Algorithms
8. Programming
9. Business and Scientific Graphics
10. Window and Viewport
11. Clipping
12. Modeling Transformations
13. Transformation Applications
14. Tools and Techniques
15. 3D Input and Processing
16. 3D Realism and Output
17. Conclusion
Appendices
A: Coordinate Systems
B: Lines and Curves in 2D
C: Matrix Algebra
D: Lines and Surfaces in 3D
E : References and Resources
F: Captions and Notes on Colour Plates
Index
2. Applications
3. Graphics Mathematics
4. Input Hardware
5. Output Hardware
6. Output Characteristics
7. Line Drawing Algorithms
8. Programming
9. Business and Scientific Graphics
10. Window and Viewport
11. Clipping
12. Modeling Transformations
13. Transformation Applications
14. Tools and Techniques
15. 3D Input and Processing
16. 3D Realism and Output
17. Conclusion
Appendices
A: Coordinate Systems
B: Lines and Curves in 2D
C: Matrix Algebra
D: Lines and Surfaces in 3D
E : References and Resources
F: Captions and Notes on Colour Plates
Index