Principles of Digital Image Synthesis (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)

Glassner, Andrew S.

ISBN 10: 1558602763 / ISBN 13: 9781558602762

Published by Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Digital Image Synthesis (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558602763
• ISBN 13: 9781558602762
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Image synthesis, or rendering, is a field of transformation: it changes
geometry and physics into meaningful images. Because the most popular
algorithms frequently change, it is increasingly important for researchers
and implementors to have a basic understanding of the principles of image
synthesis. Focusing on theory, Andrew Glassner provides a comprehensive
explanation of the three core fields of study that come together to form
digital image synthesis: the human visual system, digital signal
processing, and the interaction of matter and light. Assuming no more than
a basic background in calculus, Glassner transforms his passion and
expertise into a thorough presentation of each of these disciplines, and
their elegant orchestration into modern rendering techniques such as
radiosity and ray tracing.

About the Author

Andrew Glassner's contributions to computer graphics span 20 years. His work at Microsoft Research, Xerox PARC, the IBM Watson Research Labs, Bell Communications Research, and the Delft University of Technology has produced numerous technical articles on rendering theory and practice, animation, modeling, and new media. He currently creates new computer graphics tools at Microsoft Research. Among his recent work is Chicken Crossing, a 3D animated short film that has been shown internationally at film festivals and on television, and Dead Air, an interactive game for play over the Internet. Dr. Glassner is the author of the two volume bible, Principles of Digital Image Synthesis and 3D Computer Graphics: A Handbook for Artists and Designers. He has also edited An Introduction to Ray Tracing, and created the Graphics Gems series for programmers.