This book provides a comprehensive introduction to computer graphics for both computer science students and professionals in need of a hands-on reference. After a discussion of the basics of generating images, including coordinate systems and transformations, rudimentary shapes, and grays and colors, the book moves on to the more advanced topics of 3D object modeling and representation. All of the relevant algorithms and mathematical topics are discussed in depth, and by the end of this section, users will have a solid understanding of the vef graph, Euler Operators, B้zier curves, visibility, illumination, shading, ray tracing, radiosity, and much more. The last section of the book covers practical applications of the techniques and concepts learned, including rendering, stereography, animation, and virtual reality. Detailed appendixes cover industry interfaces and standards, overviews of popular graphics software and applications, and exercises for further practice.

FEATURES

- Provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of
   computer graphics and a solid foundation for further study
- Covers the generation, modeling, and presentation of 3D
   graphics
- Includes three appendixes covering interfaces and standards,
   overviews of graphical software such as
- OpenGL and 3D Modeler, and exercises for additional practice
- Provides tables for programming color codes for easy
   reference

Chapter 1 Fundamentals and Elementary Graphical Functions
Chapter 2 Geometrical Modeling of Three-Dimensional Objects
Chapter 3 Graphical Representation of Three-Dimensional
Objects
Chapter 4 Selected Topics and Applications
Appendix A Interfaces and Standards
Appendix B Graphics Software
Appendix C Problems