Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling - Hardcover

Salomon, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387986820 ISBN 13: 9780387986821

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1999

Synopsis

This is a book for those interested in understanding how graphics programs work and how present-day computer graphics can generate realistic-looking curves, surfaces, and solid objects. The book emphasizes the mathematics behind computer graphics and most of the required math 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; and, CRTs, antialiasing, animation, color, perception, polygons, compression. With its numerous illustrative examples and exercises, the book makes a splendid text for a two-semester course in computer graphics for advanced undergraduates or graduate students. It also serves a fine reference for professionals in the computer graphics field.

About this title

About the Author

David Salomon is retired professor emeritus of computer science from California State University, Northridge. He is author of numerous articles and books, including Data Compression, Third Edition, Guide to Data Compression Methods, and Data Privacy and Security.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387986820
• ISBN 13: 9780387986821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 871