Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling
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Beschreibung
A book for those interested in how modern graphics programs work and how they can generate realistic-looking objects. It emphasises the mathematics behind computer graphics, most of which is included in an appendix. The main topics covered are: scan conversion methods; selecting the best pixels for generating lines, circles and other objects; geometric transformations and projections; translations, rotations, moving in 3D, perspective projections, curves and surfaces; construction, wire-frames, rendering, normals; CRTs, antialiasing, animation, colour, perception, polygons, compression. With its numerous illustrative examples and exercises, the book is ideal for a two-semester course for advanced undergraduates or graduates, while also making a fine reference for professionals in the field.
This is a book for those wishing to understand how today's computer graphics create such realistic objects and animations. It emphasizes the mathematics and geometry behind the programs. The book can be used as a text for a two semester course in computer graphics and also serves as a comprehensive reference to the professional in the field.
Autor*in
David Salomon