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3D computer graphics

Title
3D computer graphics / Alan Watt.
Author
Watt, Alan H., 1942-
Publication
Harlow, England ; Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., 1993.

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Book/TextUse in library T385 .W3778 1993Off-site

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Description
xvi, 500 pages : illustrations (some color); 25 cm
Summary
This second edition of this text has all-new materials covering modelling and representation, viewing systems, parametric representation and scientific visualization. The book has been revised throughout to reflect new developments in the field.
Alternative Title
Three D computer graphics
Subject
  • Computer graphics
  • computer graphics
  • Computer graphics
  • Dreidimensionale Computergrafik
  • Infographie
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 483-490) and index.
Contents
1. Three-dimensional Geometry in Computer Graphics -- 2. Representation of Objects -- 3. Viewing Systems -- 4. Reflection and Illumination Models -- 5. Rendering Algorithms -- 6. Parametric Representation and Practice -- 7. Shadows and Textures -- 8. Ray Tracing -- 9. Volume Rendering -- 10. Radiosity -- 11. Anti-aliasing -- 12. Functionally Based Modelling Methods -- 13. Three-dimensional Computer Animation -- 14. Colour Spaces and Monitor Considerations -- Appendix A Viewing Transformation for a Simple Four-parameter Viewing System -- Appendix B A Wireframe System -- Appendix C An Implementation of a Renderer -- Appendix D The Utah Teapot.
ISBN
  • 0201631865
  • 9780201631869
LCCN
93192437
OCLC
  • ocm29599455
  • 29599455
  • SCSB-9143379
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library