Design and Implementation of 3D Graphics Systems covers the computational aspects of geometric modeling and rendering 3D scenes. Special emphasis is given to the architectural aspects of interactive graphics, geometric modeling, rendering techniques, the graphics pipeline, and the architecture of 3D graphics systems. The text describes basic 3D computer graphics algorithms and their implementation in the C language. The material is complemented by library routines for constructing graphics systems, which are available for download from the book’s website. This book, along with its companion Computer Graphics: Theory and Practice, gives readers a full understanding of the principles and practices of implementing 3D graphics systems.
Contents
Introduction
Computer Graphics
Scope and Applications
Methodology
System Architecture
Implementation and Extensions
Implementation Paradigm
Graphic Standards
Advanced Applications and Future Studies
Content
Supplemental Material
Objects and Graphics Devices
Graphics Objects
Graphic Devices and Representation
Classification of Graphics Devices
Graphics Workstations
The GP Graphics Package
Comments and References
Interaction and Graphical Interfaces
Creating Interactive Programs
Interaction Fundamentals
Interaction Mechanisms
Interface Objects
Toolkits
Polygon Line Editor
Review
Comments and References
Geometry
Geometry for Computer Graphics
Euclidean Space
Transformations in Euclidean Space
Projective Space
Projective Transformations in RP3
Transformations of Geometric Objects
Comments and References
Color
Color Foundations
Device Color Systems
Color Specification Systems
Discretizing the Color Solid
Comments and References
Digital Image
Foundati
Format of the Image Representation
Image Coding
Comments and References
Description of 3D Scenes
3D Scenes
Language Concepts
An Extension Language
Sublanguages and Applications
Comments and References
3D Geometric Models
Foundations of Modeling
Geometric Primitives
Approximation of Surfaces and Polygonal Meshes
Polygonal Surfaces
Comments and References
Modeling Techniques
Foundations of Modeling Systems
Constructive Models
Generative Modeling
Comments and References
Hierarchies and Articulated Objects
Geometric Links
Hierarchies and Transformations
Groups of Objects
Animation
Comments and References
Viewing and Camera Transformations
The Viewing Process
Viewing Transformations
Viewing Specification
Comments and References
Surface Clipping for Viewing
Foundations of th...
