Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Computer graphics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
ACM SIGGRAPH '89 Course Notes
Author: Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling
Author: Max K. AgostonPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1846281083
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Possibly the most comprehensive overview of computer graphics as seen in the context of geometric modelling, this two volume work covers implementation and theory in a thorough and systematic fashion. Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling: Implementation and Algorithms, covers the computer graphics part of the field of geometric modelling and includes all the standard computer graphics topics. The first part deals with basic concepts and algorithms and the main steps involved in displaying photorealistic images on a computer. The second part covers curves and surfaces and a number of more advanced geometric modelling topics including intersection algorithms, distance algorithms, polygonizing curves and surfaces, trimmed surfaces, implicit curves and surfaces, offset curves and surfaces, curvature, geodesics, blending etc. The third part touches on some aspects of computational geometry and a few special topics such as interval analysis and finite element methods. The volume includes two companion programs.
Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling for Engineers
Author: Vera B. AnandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Computer graphics and geometric modeling play a fundamental role in instruction for engineering design. It is an acknowledged fact that the computer is needed for data storage and numerical processing. Computer-aided modeling, on the other hand, strengthens the engineer's ability to think through a design, because it eases the process of establishing both conceptual trade-offs at the preliminary design stage, and the choice of parts to bracket a specific design. Computer graphics allows a full description of an engineering component to be stored in a CAD system This captures both the visual and quantitative aspects of object creation. Geometric modeling describes an object by means of mathematical and abstract relationships, and focuses on the efficient computer representation of geometry. Both are integral parts of the engineering education process. This textbook teaches the basic principles and techniques of computer graphics and geometric modeling from the point of view of engineering applications. The text is, therefore, aimed for engineers, although some generic computer graphics topics are also covered, since they are needed as background information essential to an overall understanding of the material. It is designed as a one- or two-semester course at the junior, senior, or graduate levels.
Proceedings
Author: Computer Graphics
Author: M. Pauline BakerPublisher:
ISBN: 9788120309449
Category : Computer graphics
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Course Notes
Author: Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling
Author: Max K. AgostonPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9781852338183
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Possibly the most comprehensive overview of computer graphics as seen in the context of geometric modeling, this two-volume work covers implementation and theory in a thorough and systematic fashion. It covers the computer graphics part of the field of geometric modeling and includes all the standard computer graphics topics. The CD-ROM features two companion programs.
Simulating Humans
Author: Norman I. BadlerPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195073592
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
The area of simulated human figures is an active research area in computer graphics, and Norman Badler's group at the University of Pennsylvania is one of the leaders in the field. This book summarizes the state of the art in simulating human figures, discusses many of the interesting application areas, and makes some assumptions and predictions about where the field is going.
Production Volume Rendering
Author: Magnus WrenningePublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 156881724X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Due to limited publicly available software and lack of documentation, those involved with production volume rendering often have to start from scratch creating the necessary elements to make their system work. Production Volume Rendering: Design and Implementation provides the first full account of volume rendering techniques used for feature animation and visual effects production. It covers the theoretical underpinnings as well as the implementation of a working renderer. The book offers two paths toward understanding production volume rendering. It describes: Modern production volume rendering techniques in a generic context, explaining how the techniques fit together and how the modules are used to achieve real-world goals Implementation of the techniques, showing how to translate abstract concepts into concrete, working code and how the ideas work together to create a complete system As an introduction to the field and an overview of current techniques and algorithms, this book is a valuable source of information for programmers, technical directors, artists, and anyone else interested in how production volume rendering works. Web Resource The scripts, data, and source code for the book’s renderer are freely available at https://github.com/pvrbook/pvr. Readers can see how the code is implemented and acquire a practical understanding of how various design considerations impact scalability, extensibility, generality, and performance.
An Introduction to Ray Tracing
Author: Andrew S. GlassnerPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080499058
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
The creation of ever more realistic 3-D images is central to the development of computer graphics. The ray tracing technique has become one of the most popular and powerful means by which photo-realistic images can now be created. The simplicity, elegance and ease of implementation makes ray tracing an essential part of understanding and exploiting state-of-the-art computer graphics.An Introduction to Ray Tracing develops from fundamental principles to advanced applications, providing "how-to" procedures as well as a detailed understanding of the scientific foundations of ray tracing. It is also richly illustrated with four-color and black-and-white plates. This is a book which will be welcomed by all concerned with modern computer graphics, image processing, and computer-aided design. - Provides practical "how-to" information - Contains high quality color plates of images created using ray tracing techniques - Progresses from a basic understanding to the advanced science and application of ray tracing