Computer Graphics: Using OpenGL. - Softcover

Francis Hill,Francis S. Hill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131362623 ISBN 13: 9780131362628

Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008

Synopsis

Updated throughout for the latest developments and technologies, this book combines the principles and major techniques in computer graphics with state-of-the-art examples. KEY TOPICS: Updates treatment of graphics hardware and algorithms. Discusses the development of video games through history. Emphasizes interactive graphics more strongly than in previous editions. Relates examples to things readers see everyday on the Internet and in computer-generated movies. Carefully presents each concept, explains the underlying mathematics, shows how to translate the math into program code, and displays the result. MARKET: A thorough, useful reference for anyone interested in computer graphics.

About this title

From the Publisher

This book introduces the basic concepts and techniques of modern interactive computer graphics, assisting in writing practical application programs.

From the Back Cover

Updated throughout for the latest developments and technologies, this book combines the principles and major techniques in computer graphics with state-of-the-art examples. Updates treatment of graphics hardware and algorithms. Discusses the development of video games through history. Emphasizes interactive graphics more strongly than in previous editions. Relates examples to things readers see everyday on the Internet and in computer-generated movies. Carefully presents each concept, explains the underlying mathematics, shows how to translate the math into program code, and displays the result. A thorough, useful reference for anyone interested in computer graphics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131362623
• ISBN 13: 9780131362628
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 778