Author : Dino Schweitzer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781477612491
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (124 download)
Book Synopsis Introductory Computer Graphics with Processing by : Dino Schweitzer
Download or read book Introductory Computer Graphics with Processing written by Dino Schweitzer and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer graphics is fun! Fun to teach and fun to learn. This book takes an entertaining approach to presenting the fundamental concepts of graphics in an easy-to-read, informative, and visually interesting way. Interactive tools allow readers to experience the basic concepts and algorithms in a hands-on, exploratory fashion. The text is designed for a one-semester undergraduate course in computer graphics assuming no previous experience or knowledge.Highlights include:- Basic equations and algorithms for modeling, viewing, and drawing graphic primitives- Advanced algorithms for realistic shading- Introduction to animation principles- Source code written in Processing, an easy-to-learn open-source programming language developed for artists and designers- Interesting factoids and vignettes about computer graphics, such as "History of the Utah Teapot" and "The story behind the computer graphics cover girl"