Description



Drawing on an impressive roster of experts in the field, Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, Fifth Edition offers an ideal resource for computer course curricula as well as a user-friendly personal or professional reference.



Focusing on geometric intuition, this book gives the necessary information for understanding how images get onto the screen by using the complementary approaches of ray tracing and rasterization. It covers topics common to an introductory course, such as sampling theory, texture mapping, spatial data structure, and splines. It also includes a number of contributed chapters from authors known for their expertise and clear way of explaining concepts.



HIGHLIGHTS



   Major updates and improvements to numerous chapters, including shading, ray tracing, physics-based rendering, math, and sampling

   Updated coverage of existing topics

   The absorption and reworking of several chapters to create a more natural flow to the book



The fifth edition of Fundamentals of Computer Graphics continues to provide an outstanding and comprehensive introduction to basic computer graphic technology and theory. It retains an informal and intuitive style while improving precision, consistency, and completeness of material, allowing aspiring and experienced graphics programmers to better understand and apply foundational principles to the development of efficient code in creating film, game, or web designs.



Book Details



   Language: English

   Published: 2022

   ISBN: 0367505037

   Format: True (PDF, EPU