An Integrated Introduction to Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling

ISBN-13: 9781138381476 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 592 str.

Ronald Goldman

Opis

Taking a novel, more appealing approach than current texts, this book presents an easy-to-read introduction to computer graphics and geometric modeling. Emphasizing high-level algorithms, it focuses on standard graphics, modeling, and mathematical methods, including ray tracing, polygon shading, radiosity, fractals, freeform curves and surfaces, vector methods, and transformation techniques. The author begins with fractals first rather than typical line drawing algorithms and also brings back the turtle from obscurity to introduce several major concepts in computer graphics. The text includes many exercises and programming projects and offers a website with PowerPoint slides.

Spis treści

Two-Dimensional Computer Graphics: From Common Curves to Intricate Fractals. Mathematical Methods for Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics. Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics: Realistic Rendering. Geometric Modeling: Freedom Curves and Surfaces. Further Readings. Index.

O autorze

Ron Goldman is a professor of computer science at Rice University, Houston, Texas. Dr. Goldman’s current research interests encompass the mathematical representation, manipulation, and analysis of shape using computers.