E-raamat: Graphics and Visualization: Principles & Algorithms [Taylor & Francis e-raamat]

This textbook on visual computing methods and data analysis differs from similar reference volumes by integrating graphic and visualization topics such as subdivision surfaces, scene graphs, shadow generation, ambient occlusion and high dynamic range images. Theoharis (U. of Athens, Greece), Papaioannou (Athens U., Greece), Patrikalakis (MIT) and Platis (U of Peloponnese, Greece) cover the acquisition, analysis and synthesis of visual data, concluding each chapter with exercises that can be used as class assignments for engineering students. Multi-resolution models and skeletal animation are also discussed. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This book is a comprehensive introduction to visual computing, dealing with the acquisition, analysis, and synthesis of visual data by means of computers. What sets this book apart from other computer graphics texts is the integrated coverage of computer graphics and visualization topics, including important techniques such as subdivision surfaces, scene graphs, multi-resolution models, shadow generation, and ambient occlusion. Practitioners and students will benefit from the complete coverage of the principles that are the basic tools of their trade, from elementary computer graphics to advanced visualization techniques.