Transformations and Projections in Computer Graphics

David Salomon

ISBN 10: 1846283922 / ISBN 13: 9781846283925

Published by Springer London Sep 2006, 2006

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The topics of transformation and projections are used extensively in Computer Graphics, a field which are now part of everyone s lives.This book aims to provide a thorough background in these two important fields is mathematically oriented, although it does not demand a high level of mathematical expertise. It introduces perspective in an original way, discusses the mathematics of perspective in detail. The book treats nonlinear projections in depth, including the popular fisheye, panorama and map projections, used by many professionals to enhance digital images.Written for computer professionals both in and outside the field of Computer Graphics, the principles of transformations, projections are presented clearly and will prove an invaluable reference for readers. This book is also suitable for graduates, advanced undergraduates on Computer Graphics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) courses. A website is maintained updated providing readers with errata auxiliary material. 304 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Transformations and Projections in Computer Graphics
• Publisher: Springer London Sep 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846283922
• ISBN 13: 9781846283925
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 178H x 17D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 178 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 533 grams

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Synopsis

It is probably a coincidence that the three main terms discussed in this book, namely transformations, projections,and perspective, are ambiguous. Here is what the dict- nary has to say about these terms. Transformation (a) The act or an instance of transforming. (b) The state of being transformed. A marked change, as in appearance or character, usually for the better. Mathematical transformation. (a) Replacing a variable in an expression by its value. (b) Mapping a mathematical space onto another or onto itself. In geometry. Moving, rotating, re?ecting, or otherwise systematically deforming a geometric ?gure (discussed in this book). In linguistics. (a) A rule to convert a syntactic form into another. (b) A sentence or sentential form derived by such a rule; a transform. In genetics. (a) The change undergone by a cell upon infection by a cancer-causing virus. (b) The alteration of a bacterial cell caused by the transfer of DNA from another bacterial cell, especially a pathogen. Projection The act of projecting or the condition of being projected. (a) An object or part thereof that extends outward. (b) Spiky projections on top of a fence. (c) A projection of land along the coast. A prediction or an estimate of a future situation, based on current data or trends. (a) The process of projecting a recorded image onto a viewing surface. (b) An image so projected.

About the Author

David Salomon is a professor emeritus of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge.