Handbook of Computer Animation - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852335645 ISBN 13: 9781852335649

Publisher: Springer, 2002

Synopsis

One of the challenges facing professionals working in computer animation is keeping abreast of the latest developments and future trends - some of which are determined by industry where the state-of-the-art is continuously being re-defined by the latest computer-generated film special effects, while others arise from research projects whose results are quickly taken on board by programmers and animators working in industry. This handbook will be an invaluable toolkit for programmers, technical directors and professionals working in computer animation. A wide range of topics are covered including: * Computer games * Evolutionary algorithms * Shooting and live action * Digital effects * Cubic curves and surfaces * Subdivision surfaces * Rendering and shading Written by a team of experienced practitioners, each chapter provides a clear and precise overview of each area, reflecting the dynamic and fast-moving field of computer animation. This is a complete and up-to-date reference book on the state-of-the-art techniques used in computer animation.

About this title

About the Author

John Vince has written and edited over 20 books on computer graphics, computer animation and virtual reality. He is a co-Editor-in-Chief of the VR Journal, and is currently President of the VR Society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852335645
• ISBN 13: 9781852335649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 257
• Editor: Vince John