3D Computer Graphics

This new edition of 3D Computer Graphics has been fully revised to take into account new developments in graphics. It features new material on modeling and representation, viewing systems, parametric representation, and scientific visualization. The book is richly illustrated with world-class graphics.

ISBN	0201631865	DEWEY edition	DC20
ISBN13	9780201631869 (What's this?)	Pages	508
Publisher	Pearson Education Limited	Volumes	001
Imprint	Addison Wesley	Weight (grammes)	1020
Format	Hardback	Published in	Harlow
Publication date	26 Jul 1993	Height (mm)	254
Non-book description	xvi, 500 p. :	Width (mm)	203
Library of Congress	T385.W3778	Spine width (mm)	33
DEWEY	006.6	Academic level	Professional / Scholarly

	Preface
1	Three-dimensional Geometry in Computer Graphics	1
2	Representation of Objects	23
3	Viewing Systems	57
4	Reflection and Illumination Models	89
5	Rendering Algorithms	127
6	Parametric Representation and Practice	163
7	Shadows and Textures	225
8	Ray Tracing	267
9	Volume Rendering	313
10	Radiosity	331
11	Anti-aliasing	353
12	Functionally Based Modelling Methods	371
13	Three-dimensional Computer Animation	383
14	Colour Spaces and Monitor Considerations	409
	Appendix A Viewing Transformation for a Simple Four-parameter Viewing System	437
	Appendix B A Wireframe System	441
	Appendix C An Implementation of a Renderer	471
	Appendix D The Utah Teapot	479
	References	483
	Index	491

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