Introduction to Computer Graphics: Using Java 2D and 3D (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)

This book is an essential tool for second-year undergraduate students and above, providing clear and concise explanations of the basic concepts of computer graphics, and enabling the reader to immediately implement these concepts in Java 2D and/or 3D with only elementary knowledge of the programming language. Features: provides an ideal, self-contained introduction to computer graphics, with theory and practice presented in integrated combination; presents a practical guide to basic computer graphics programming using Java 2D and 3D; includes new and expanded content on the integration of text in 3D, particle systems, billboard behaviours, dynamic surfaces, the concept of level of detail, and the use of functions of two variables for surface modelling; contains many pedagogical tools, including numerous easy-to-understand example programs and end-of-chapter exercises; supplies useful supplementary material, including additional exercises, solutions, and program examples, at an associated website. Computer Graphics Comprises The Creation And Representation Of Simple Graphical Elements And Images, As Well As Modern Techniques For Rendering A Virtual Reality. To Apply These Techniques Correctly, One Requires A Basic Understanding Of The Fundamental Concepts In Graphics. This Book Introduces The Most Important Basic Concepts Of Computer Graphics, Coupling The Technical Background And Theory With Practical Examples And Applications Throughout. Its User-friendly Approach Enables The Reader To Gain Understanding Through The Theory At Work, Via The Many Example Programs Provided. With Only Elementary Knowledge Of The Programming Language Java, The Reader Will Be Able To Create Their Own Images And Animations Immediately, Using Java 2d And/or Java 3d. Features: • Presents Computer Graphics Theory And Practice In Integrated Combination • Focuses On The Increasingly Used Java 3d (and 2d In The First Section Of The Book) • Uses Many Pedagogical Tools, Including Numerous Easy-to-understand Example Programs And End-of-chapter Exercises • Offers Internet Support For Students And Instructors (found At Http://public.rz.fh-wolfenbuettel.de/~klawonn/computergraphics), Such As Additional Exercises, Solutions, Program Examples, Slides For Lecturers And Links To Useful Websites • Provides An Ideal, Self-contained Introduction To Computer Graphics Written For Second Year Undergraduates And Above, This Reader-friendly, Clear And Concise Textbook Will Be An Essential Tool For Those Studying Computer Science And Computer Engineering. Frank Klawonn Has Many Years Of Experience Teaching Computer Graphics And Coordinating Application Projects With Companies. Basic Principles Of Two-dimensional Graphics -- Drawing Lines And Curves -- Areas, Text And Colours -- Basic Principles Of Three-dimensional Graphics -- Modelling Three-dimensional Objects -- Visible Surface Determination -- Illumination And Shading -- Special Effects And Virtual Reality. By Frank Klawonn. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [277]-280) And Index. English A basic understanding of the key techniques in computer graphics can open the door to this exciting field and its many applications. This easy-to-follow textbook/reference introduces the fundamental concepts of computer graphics, integrating both technical background and theory with practical examples and applications throughout. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition continues to present a user-friendly approach to creating images and animations, complementing the expanded coverage of topics with extensive usage of example programs and exercises. Topics and features: Provides an ideal, self-contained introduction to computer graphics, with theory and practice presented in integrated combination Presents a practical guide to basic computer graphics programming using Java 2D and 3D Includes new and expanded content on the integration of text in 3D, particle systems, billboard behaviours, dynamic surfaces, the concept of level of detail, and the use of functions of two variables for surface modelling Contains many pedagogical tools, including numerous easy-to-understand example programs and end-of-chapter exercises Supplies useful supplementary material, including additional exercises, solutions, and program examples, at the associated website http://public.ostfalia.de/~klawonn/computergraphics This reader-friendly textbook is an essential tool for second-year undergraduate students and above, providing clear and concise explanations of the basic concepts of computer graphics, and enabling the reader to immediately implement these concepts in Java 2D and/or 3D with only elementary knowledge of the programming language Front Matter....Pages I-XVIII Introduction....Pages 1-5 Basic Principles of Two-Dimensional Graphics....Pages 7-41 Drawing Lines and Curves....Pages 43-75 Areas, Text and Colours....Pages 77-98 Basic Principles of Three-Dimensional Graphics....Pages 99-128 Modelling Three-Dimensional Objects....Pages 129-160 Visible Surface Determination....Pages 161-176 Illumination and Shading....Pages 177-209 Special Effects and Virtual Reality....Pages 211-240 Back Matter....Pages 241-253 This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts of computer graphics. It couples the technical background and theory immediately with practical examples and applications. The reader can follow up the theory and then see the theory at work in example programs Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of computer graphics. Klawonn couples the technical background and theory immediately with practical examples and applications. --From publisher description