Applied Concepts in Microcomputer Graphics


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Applications of microcomputer graphics. Display generation basics. Working with display generation hardware. An introduction to peripheral graphics devices. Interactive design elements and intelligence. Design and simulation system interaction. Mathematics and transforms for advanced graphics. High-performance graphics and animation. Business graphics. Foreign and domestic television data. Graphics on the Apple II microcomputer. Graphics on the IBM personal computer.




Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling


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A book for those interested in how modern graphics programs work and how they can generate realistic-looking objects. It emphasises the mathematics behind computer graphics, most of which is included in an appendix. The main topics covered are: scan conversion methods; selecting the best pixels for generating lines, circles and other objects; geometric transformations and projections; translations, rotations, moving in 3D, perspective projections, curves and surfaces; construction, wire-frames, rendering, normals; CRTs, antialiasing, animation, colour, perception, polygons, compression. With its numerous illustrative examples and exercises, the book is ideal for a two-semester course for advanced undergraduates or graduates, while also making a fine reference for professionals in the field.




The PC Graphics Handbook


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The PC Graphics Handbook serves advanced C++ programmers dealing with the specifics of PC graphics hardware and software. Discussions address: 2D and 3D graphics programming for Windows and DOS Device-independent graphics Mathematics for computer graphics Graphics algorithms and procedural oper







InfoWorld


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InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.




Dr. Dobb's Journal


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InfoWorld


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InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.










THE Journal


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