Foundations of 3D computer graphics
By: Steven J. Gortler
Publisher: MIT Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9780262017350
Subjects: Computer graphics; Three-dimensional display systems
Description: "Computer graphics technology is an amazing success story. Today, all of our PCs are capable of producing high-quality computer-generated images, mostly in the form of video games and virtual-life environments; every summer blockbuster movie includes jaw-dropping computer generated special effects. This book explains the fundamental concepts of 3D computer graphics. It introduces the basic algorithmic technology needed to produce 3D computer graphics, and covers such topics as understanding and manipulating 3D geometric transformations, camera transformations, the image-rendering process, and materials and texture mapping. It also touches on advanced topics including color representations, light simulation, dealing with geometric representations, and producing animated computer graphics." -- Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.