The Dictionary of Computer Graphics Technology and Applications

Latham, Roy

ISBN 10: 0387944052 / ISBN 13: 9780387944050

Published by Springer-Verlag, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dictionary of Computer Graphics Technology and Applications
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387944052
• ISBN 13: 9780387944050
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: Second Edition
• Condition: Binding Tight, Pages Bright
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Mathematics Scientific Mathematical

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Synopsis

Superblack, superblock, supercase, superquadric, supersampling, superred, supergreen, and superblue are just a few of the words which make up the language of computer graphics. This new edition of a widely acclaimed dictionary provides a guide to this fast-moving subject for both relative novices and professionals working in the field. The main changes have been to add new terminology relating to virtual reality and the related topics of robotics and networked simulation. This dictionary covers the software, hardware, and applications of computer graphics and contains hundreds of terms not found elsewhere. Definitions are clear and concise, with special attention given to alternate spellings and meanings. Acronyms are decoded, and pronunciation of the seemingly unpronounceable is given, from WYSIWYG (whizzy-wig) to NAPLPS (nap-lips).

Synopsis

This revised and updated edition provides a guide to the software, hardware and applications of computer graphics. Definitions are concise, with special attention given to alternate spellings and meanings. Acronyms are explained, and the pronunciation of difficult terms is described.