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3D Computer Graphics with CDROM

by Alan H. Watt

3D Computer Graphics with CDROM Cover

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Publisher Comments:

The Third Edition of this well-known and popular book has been updated and expanded. It continues to focus on the 3D aspects of computer graphics and reflects the growing demand for real-time applications such as games and virtual reality for high complexity. It also addresses the majority of standard approaches and techniques. The author deals with the processes involved in converting a mathematical or geometric description of an object — a computer graphics model — into a visualization - a two dimensional projection — that stimulates the appearance of a real object. This book is ideal for readers who require sufficient knowledge to pursue a career or research in graphics programming. Practitioners will use it as a reference and resource book covering state-of-the-art techniques.

Synopsis:

The third edition of this book continues to focus on the 3D aspects of computer graphics and reflects the demand for real-time applications, such as games and virtual reality. New features include chapters on advanced radiosity and pre-calculation techniques.

About the Author

Alan Watt is a lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Sheffield.

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Table of Contents

1. Mathematical fundamentals of computer graphics

2. Representation and modelling of 3D objects (1)

3. Representation and modelling of 3D objects (2)

4. Representation and rendering

5. The graphics pipeline (1) geometric operations

6. The graphics pipeline (2) rendering or algorithmic processes

7. Simulating light-object interaction: local reflection models

8. Mapping techniques

9. Geometric shadows

10. Global illumination

11. The radiosity method

12. Ray tracing strategies

13. Volume rendering

14. Anti-aliasing theory and practice

15. Colour and computer graphics

16. Image-based rendering and photo-modelling

17. Computer animation

18. Comparative image study

Product Details

ISBN:
9780201398557
Author:
Watt, Alan
Publisher:
Addison Wesley Longman
Author:
Watt, Alan
Location:
Harlow :
Subject:
Computer Graphics - General
Subject:
Computer graphics
Subject:
Desktop Publishing - General
Subject:
Desktop publishing
Subject:
Three-dimensional display systems
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
1310336Includes CD-ROM.
Series Volume:
96-015
Publication Date:
December 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
9.59x7.61x1.37 in. 2.71 lbs.

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