Point Based Graphics

Author : Markus Gross,Hanspeter Pfister
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080548821

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Point-Based Graphics by Markus Gross,Hanspeter Pfister Pdf

The polygon-mesh approach to 3D modeling was a huge advance, but today its limitations are clear. Longer render times for increasingly complex images effectively cap image complexity, or else stretch budgets and schedules to the breaking point. Comprised of contributions from leaders in the development and application of this technology, Point-Based Graphics examines it from all angles, beginning with the way in which the latest photographic and scanning devices have enabled modeling based on true geometry, rather than appearance. From there, it’s on to the methods themselves. Even though point-based graphics is in its infancy, practitioners have already established many effective, economical techniques for achieving all the major effects associated with traditional 3D Modeling and rendering. You’ll learn to apply these techniques, and you’ll also learn how to create your own. The final chapter demonstrates how to do this using Pointshop3D, an open-source tool for developing new point-based algorithms. The first book on a major development in computer graphics by the pioneers in the field Shows how 3D images can be manipulated as easily as 2D images are with Photoshop

Author : Peter Shirley,Michael Ashikhmin,Steve Marschner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781439865521

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Fundamentals of Computer Graphics by Peter Shirley,Michael Ashikhmin,Steve Marschner Pdf

With contributions by Michael Ashikhmin, Michael Gleicher, Naty Hoffman, Garrett Johnson, Tamara Munzner, Erik Reinhard, Kelvin Sung, William B. Thompson, Peter Willemsen, Brian Wyvill. The third edition of this widely adopted text gives students a comprehensive, fundamental introduction to computer graphics. The authors present the mathematical fo

Author : Matthias Zwicker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computer graphics
ISBN : UCSD:31822034611210

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Point-based Graphics 2007 by Matthias Zwicker Pdf

Author : Gabriel Gambetta
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781718500761

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Computer Graphics from Scratch by Gabriel Gambetta Pdf

Computer Graphics from Scratch demystifies the algorithms used in modern graphics software and guides beginners through building photorealistic 3D renders. Computer graphics programming books are often math-heavy and intimidating for newcomers. Not this one. Computer Graphics from Scratch takes a simpler approach by keeping the math to a minimum and focusing on only one aspect of computer graphics, 3D rendering. You’ll build two complete, fully functional renderers: a raytracer, which simulates rays of light as they bounce off objects, and a rasterizer, which converts 3D models into 2D pixels. As you progress you’ll learn how to create realistic reflections and shadows, and how to render a scene from any point of view. Pseudocode examples throughout make it easy to write your renderers in any language, and links to live JavaScript demos of each algorithm invite you to explore further on your own. Learn how to: Use perspective projection to draw 3D objects on a 2D plane Simulate the way rays of light interact with surfaces Add mirror-like reflections and cast shadows to objects Render a scene from any camera position using clipping planes Use flat, Gouraud, and Phong shading to mimic real surface lighting Paint texture details onto basic shapes to create realistic-looking objects Whether you’re an aspiring graphics engineer or a novice programmer curious about how graphics algorithms work, Gabriel Gambetta’s simple, clear explanations will quickly put computer graphics concepts and rendering techniques within your reach. All you need is basic coding knowledge and high school math. Computer Graphics from Scratch will cover the rest.

Author : Matt Pharr,Greg Humphreys
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 1201 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780123750792

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Physically Based Rendering by Matt Pharr,Greg Humphreys Pdf

This updated edition describes both the mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system as well as its practical implementation. Through the ideas and software in this book, designers will learn to design and employ a full-featured rendering system for creating stunning imagery. Includes a companion site complete with source code for the rendering system described in the book, with support for Windows, OS X, and Linux.

Author : Rick Parent,David S. Ebert,David Gould,Markus Gross,Chris Kazmier,Charles John Lumsden,Richard Keiser,Alberto Menache,Matthias Müller,F. Kenton Musgrave,Mark V. Pauly,Darwyn Peachey,Ken Perlin,Hanspeter Pfister,Jason Sharpe,Mark R. Wilkins,Martin Wicke,Nicholas Woolridge,Steve Worley
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0123785642

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Computer Animation Complete by Rick Parent,David S. Ebert,David Gould,Markus Gross,Chris Kazmier,Charles John Lumsden,Richard Keiser,Alberto Menache,Matthias Müller,F. Kenton Musgrave,Mark V. Pauly,Darwyn Peachey,Ken Perlin,Hanspeter Pfister,Jason Sharpe,Mark R. Wilkins,Martin Wicke,Nicholas Woolridge,Steve Worley Pdf

A compilation of key chapters from the top MK computer animation books available today - in the areas of motion capture, facial features, solid spaces, fluids, gases, biology, point-based graphics, and Maya. The chapters provide CG Animators with an excellent sampling of essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create stunning and versatile images. Animators will be able to master myriad modeling, rendering, and texturing procedures with advice from MK's best and brightest authors. Divided into five parts (Introduction to Computer Animation and Technical Background, Motion Capture Techniques, Animating Substances, Alternate Methods, and Animating with MEL for MAYA), each one focusing on specific substances, tools, topics, and languages, this is a MUST-HAVE book for artists interested in proficiency with the top technology available today! Whether you're a programmer developing new animation functionality or an animator trying to get the most out of your current animation software, Computer Animation Complete: will help you work more efficiently and achieve better results. For programmers, this book provides a solid theoretical orientation and extensive practical instruction information you can put to work in any development or customization project. For animators, it provides crystal-clear guidance on determining which of your concepts can be realized using commercially available products, which demand custom programming, and what development strategies are likely to bring you the greatest success. Expert instruction from a variety of pace-setting computer graphics researchers. Provides in-depth coverage of established and emerging animation algorithms. For readers who lack a strong scientific background, introduces the necessary concepts from mathematics, biology, and physics. A variety of individual languages and substances are addressed, but addressed separately - enhancing your grasp of the field as a whole while providing you with the ability to identify and implement solutions by category.

Author : Tomas Akenine-Möller,Eric Haines,Naty Hoffman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1046 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781315362007

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Real-Time Rendering by Tomas Akenine-Möller,Eric Haines,Naty Hoffman Pdf

Thoroughly revised, this third edition focuses on modern techniques used to generate synthetic three-dimensional images in a fraction of a second. With the advent of programmable shaders, a wide variety of new algorithms have arisen and evolved over the past few years. This edition discusses current, practical rendering methods used in games and other applications. It also presents a solid theoretical framework and relevant mathematics for the field of interactive computer graphics, all in an approachable style. The authors have made the figures used in the book available for download for fair use.:Download Figures. Reviews Rendering has been a required reference for professional graphics practitioners for nearly a decade. This latest edition is as relevant as ever, covering topics from essential mathematical foundations to advanced techniques used by today’s cutting edge games. -- Gabe Newell, President, Valve, May 2008 Rendering ... has been completely revised and revamped for its updated third edition, which focuses on modern techniques used to generate three-dimensional images in a fraction of the time old processes took. From practical rendering for games to math and details for better interactive applications, it's not to be missed. -- The Bookwatch, November 2008 You'll get brilliantly lucid explanations of concepts like vertex morphing and variance shadow mapping—as well as a new respect for the incredible craftsmanship that goes into today's PC games. -- Logan Decker, PC Gamer Magazine , February 2009

Author : Steven J. Gortler
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262017350

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Foundations of 3D Computer Graphics by Steven J. Gortler Pdf

An introduction to the basic concepts of 3D computer graphics that offers a careful mathematical exposition within a modern computer graphics application programming interface. 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. The book takes special care to develop an original exposition that is accessible and concise but also offers a clear explanation of the more difficult and subtle mathematical issues. The topics are organized around a modern shader-based version of OpenGL, a widely used computer graphics application programming interface that provides a real-time “rasterization-based” rendering environment. Each chapter concludes with exercises. The book is suitable for a rigorous one-semester introductory course in computer graphics for upper-level undergraduates or as a professional reference. Readers should be moderately competent programmers and have had some experience with linear algebra. After mastering the material presented, they will be on the path to expertise in an exciting and challenging field.

Author : Mario Botsch,Renato Pajarola
Publisher : A K Peters/CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 156881366X

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Symposium on Point-Based Graphics 2007 by Mario Botsch,Renato Pajarola Pdf

In the past few years, both the availability and complexity of high-resolution geometric models has continued to increase rapidly, thereby provoking new and detailed research in the field of point-based graphics. The Symposium on Point-Based Graphics 2007, which took place in Prague, Czech Republic, on September 2-3, 2007, brought together the newest research demonstrating the benefits of point primitives for modeling, simulation, rendering, and other computer graphics and geometry processing applications.

Author : Winston Chang
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449316952

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R Graphics Cookbook by Winston Chang Pdf

"Practical recipes for visualizing data"--Cover.

Author : Randima Fernando,Mark J. Kilgard
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0321194969

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The Cg Tutorial by Randima Fernando,Mark J. Kilgard Pdf

Cg is a complete programming environment for the fast creation of special effects and real-time cinematic quality experiences on multiple platforms. This text provides a guide to the Cg graphics language.

Author : Weidong Geng
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642048913

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The Algorithms and Principles of Non-photorealistic Graphics by Weidong Geng Pdf

"The Algorithms and Principles of Non-photorealistic Graphics: Artistic Rendering and Cartoon Animation" provides a conceptual framework for and comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of research on non-photorealistic computer graphics including methodologies, algorithms and software tools dedicated to generating artistic and meaningful images and animations. This book mainly discusses how to create art from a blank canvas, how to convert the source images into pictures with the desired visual effects, how to generate artistic renditions from 3D models, how to synthesize expressive pictures from textual, graphical and pictorial data, and how to speed up the production of cartoon animation sequences with temporal coherence. It is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of computer graphics, digital media arts, and cartoon animation. Dr. Weidong Geng is a professor at the Department of Digital Media Technology and State Key Laboratory of Computer Aided Design and Computer Graphics, Zhejiang University, China.

Author : Paul G. Kry,Andrea Bunt
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000106985

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Graphics Interface 2014 by Paul G. Kry,Andrea Bunt Pdf

This book is the proceedings of the 40th annual Graphics Interface conference-the oldest continuously scheduled conference in the field. The book includes high-quality papers on recent advances in interactive systems, human computer interaction, and graphics from around the world. It covers the following topics: shading and rendering, geometric modeling and meshing, image-based rendering, image synthesis and realism, computer animation, real-time rendering, non-photorealistic rendering, interaction techniques, human interface devices, augmented reality, data and information visualization, mobile computing, haptic and tangible interfaces, and perception.

Author : Richard H. Bartels,John C. Beatty,Brian A. Barsky
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1558604006

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An Introduction to Splines for Use in Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling by Richard H. Bartels,John C. Beatty,Brian A. Barsky Pdf

As the field of computer graphics develops, techniques for modeling complex curves and surfaces are increasingly important. A major technique is the use of parametric splines in which a curve is defined by piecing together a succession of curve segments, and surfaces are defined by stitching together a mosaic of surface patches. An Introduction to Splines for Use in Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling discusses the use of splines from the point of view of the computer scientist. Assuming only a background in beginning calculus, the authors present the material using many examples and illustrations with the goal of building the reader's intuition. Based on courses given at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Waterloo, as well as numerous ACM Siggraph tutorials, the book includes the most recent advances in computer-aided geometric modeling and design to make spline modeling techniques generally accessible to the computer graphics and geometric modeling communities.

Author : K. Wojciechowski,B. Smolka,H. Palus,R.S. Kozera,W. Skarbek,L. Noakes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781402041792

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Computer Vision and Graphics by K. Wojciechowski,B. Smolka,H. Palus,R.S. Kozera,W. Skarbek,L. Noakes Pdf

As the speed, capabilities, and economic advantages of modern digital devices c- tinue to grow, the need for ef?cient information processing, especially in computer - sion and graphics, dramatically increases. Growth in these ?elds stimulated by eme- ing applications has been both in concepts and techniques. New ideas, concepts and techniques are developed, presented, discussed and evaluated, subsequently expanded or abandoned. Such processes take place in different forms in various ?elds of the c- puter science and technology. The objectives of the ICCVG are: presentation of current research topics and d- cussions leading to the integration of the community engaged in machine vision and computer graphics, carrying out and supporting research in the ?eld and ?nally pro- tion of new applications. The ICCVG is a continuation of the former International Conference on Computer Graphics and Image Processing called GKPO, held in Poland every second year in May since 1990, organized by the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw and chaired by the Editor of the International Journal of Machine Graphics and Vision, Prof. Wojciech S. Mokrzycki.