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OverviewComputer graphics games and animations have been popular for over a decade, and personal computers have now evolved to support real-time, realistic-looking interactive games. OpenGL, a technology standard to develop CG applications, has had incredible momentum in both the professional and consumer markets. Once the domain of production houses, OpenGL has grown to be the standard for graphics programming on all platforms, personal computers, and workstations. Now more than ever, people are eager to learn about what it takes to make such productions, and how they can be a part of them. Current literature focuses more on the technology (OpenGL, DirectX, etc.) and their application programming interfaces (APIs) rather than on the principles of computer graphics. The aim of Principles of Computer Graphics: Theory and Practice Using OpenGL and Maya® is to give readers an understanding of the principles of computer graphics, which is key to dealing with any technology API. Hands-on examples developed in OpenGL illustrate the key concepts, and by the end of the book, readers will be able to develop their own professional quality games through the same approach used in production houses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shalini Govil-PaiPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005 Dimensions: Width: 18.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.596kg ISBN: 9781441947185ISBN 10: 1441947183 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 01 December 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsThe Basics.- From Pixels to Shapes.- Making Them Move.- Pixels, Images and Image Files.- Let The Games Begin.- It’s 3D Time!.- 3D Modeling.- Rendering: Shading and Lighting.- Advanced Techniques.- And Finally, Introducing Maya.- Making Them Move.- Animation.- Viewpoint Animation.- Lights, Camera, Action!.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |