Fundamentals of Interactive Computer Graphics [First Thus ed.] 0201144689, 9780201144680

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Fundamentals of Interactive Computer Graphics J. D. FOLEY A.VAN DAM This book presents graphics concepts and recent advances in graphics hardware and software. The authors develop a complete graphics application program in Pascal, using the new Core System of standard graphics subroutines proposed by ACM’s SIGGRAPH. In Fundamentals of Interactive Computer Graphics, you’|| find An early emphasis on good human factors. e The system organization and device technology for raster and vector displays, and discussion of both hard copy and refresh devices. e The implementation strategy for a subroutine package based on the Core System, including 2D and 3D viewing, clipping, segmentation, interaction handling, and

device driver structure. e The development of 3D geometrical transformations, projections, and bicubic surfaces presented step by step, using simple notation.

e A thorough discussion, with examples of hierarchical data structures for graphics modeling. e The first comprehensive treatment of color theory and practice as applied to computer graphics, including description of color models.

The sequence of subjects allows you quickly to begin programming projects, and then to study hardware and software issues in parallel.

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