Computer Graphics Using OpenGL, 3rd Edition

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Features

• C++ as the underlying programming language –Introduces useful classes for graphics, but does not force a rigid object-oriented posture.
• Early, in-depth treatment of 3D graphics and the underlying mathematics – Enables students to produce realistic 3D graphics much earlier in a course. Students can write programs to “fly” a camera through a 3D scene.
• Extensive case studies at the end of each chapter.
• Clear flow of ideas from first principles to the techniques of graphics:
• Clear presentation of the links between a concept, underlying mathematics, program coding, and the result – e.g., the use of vectors in graphics, the underlying theory of transformations, the mathematics of perspective projections, etc.
• An abundance of state-of-the-art worked examples.
• Numerous practice exercises (approx. 30 per chapter).

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Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Graphics
• Chapter 2 Getting Started Drawing Figures
• Chapter 3 Additional Drawing Tools
• Chapter 4 Vector Tools for Graphics
• Chapter 5 Transformations of Objects
• Chapter 6 Modeling Shapes with Polygonal Meshes.
• Chapter 7 Three-Dimensional Viewing
• Chapter 8 Rendering Faces for Visual Realism
• Chapter 9 Tools for Raster Displays
• Chapter  10 Curve and Surface Design
• Chapter  11 Color Theory
• Chapter 12 Ray Tracing
• References
• Index

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