This note covers the following topics: What are Computer Graphics
and Image Processing, digital image, Image capture , Image display, Sampling,
Human visual system, Simultaneous contrast, Classifying colours, Colour vision,
Chromatic metamerism, Storing images in memory, Hermite cubic, Douglas and
Pucker’s algorithm, Clipping, Polygon filling, Clipping polygons, Bounding
boxes, Curves in 3D.
This
comprehensive lecture note by Prof. Vijay M. Shekat comprehensively explains the
basics that surround the fundamental concepts in computer graphics. The basics
of computer graphics, such as the principles and application of graphics
primitives, are explained-entities required to display a picture. The note
throws light on the 2D transformations and viewing techniques that form an
important approach toward manipulating and displaying two-dimensional graphics.
The text also covers 3D concepts and object representation, which are important
in acquiring knowledge about the complexity of three-dimensional modeling. The
discussion covers 3D transformations and viewing, and a deep view is taken in
how objects are manipulated and viewed in three-dimensional space. Advanced
topics are also covered and may include recent developments and sophisticated
techniques of computer graphics, making this note very useful for students and
professionals who want to learn both the basics and the advanced aspects of the
subject.
In this respect, the lecture notes provided by Malla Reddy College of Engineering
provide a big picture of some respects related to computer graphics. The
application areas of computer graphics are discussed here that show how graphics
are used in several industries and technologies. Some basic output primitives,
which are considered elementary to elementary rendering, are explained in the
notes, such as points and lines. These involve 2D geometrical transformations
and 2D viewing techniques, which are very important in manipulating
two-dimensional objects. The notes also explain the representation of 3D objects
and transformations, important in the creation and transformation of
three-dimensional models. Methods of visible surface detection are discussed to
show the way in which a determination of parts of a scene visible can be made.
The inclusion of topics on computer animation completes this coverage, giving an
understanding of how graphics can be animated for dynamic visual effects.
This
text by Mandeep Kaur, from Lovely Professional University, is an overall guide
to computer graphics. The book starts with basic computer graphics so that the
ground can be well-laid for complex topics. The colors of computer graphics and
graphics input/output devices, crucial in the generation and interaction of
digital images, are discussed herein. It includes scan conversion-the methods
lying at the heart of drawing lines and shapes on the screen. The manual focuses
on 2D transformations, viewing-important components in handling and displaying
two-dimensional graphics. At the same time, the book provides the basics
necessary to understand three-dimensional graphics modeling, clipping, and
hidden surfaces, incorporating some more advanced graphical techniques in the
process. It also covers color and shading models, advanced topics in computer
graphics, animation, among others; therefore, the book can be useful for both
basic and advanced learners.
Author(s): Mandeep Kaur, Lovely Professional University
The
following textbook by Arignar Anna Government Arts and Science College gives an
overview of computer graphics systems in some detail. It begins with the overall
architecture of computer graphics systems in order to place into context how
such graphical applications are built and executed. Output primitives discussed
in this book are the basic elements used in constructing an image. Also, there
is a discussion about 2D geometric transformations for manipulating
two-dimensional objects. It contains parts on the graphical user interface and
the methods of interactive input that are very important when one is designing
graphics applications that should be friendly to users. Geometric and modeling
transformations concerning 3D graphics are dealt with in the book at the
description of how to create and modify three-dimensional objects. Hence, the
resource is helpful in studying both the basic issues of computer graphics
systems and its applications.
Author(s): Arignar Anna Government Arts and Science College,
Karaikal, Puducherry
The
set of lecture notes provides an overview of some important topics related to
computer graphics. It starts with the application of computer graphics,
extending to various areas where graphical techniques are indispensable. The
lecture notes discuss the basic algorithms for drawing lines like Bresenham's
algorithm and go further to give details on two-dimensional transformation, such
as scaling, rotation, and translation. Concepts about 2D viewing and
representation of 3D objects with their transformation have been discussed. This
is done by explaining methods for visible-surface detection. Finally, an
understanding of some general concepts of the way dynamic visual content is
produced and manipulated in computer animation is provided.
The
following are the notes from Clinton L. Jeffery on aspects in both the
theoretical and practical aspects of computer graphics. An introduction to
hardware in graphics and frame buffers is given first, followed by the
description of line drawing techniques and the parameters for API. Next come
color indices, colormaps, and raster operations-forming the very basics
necessary to understand color and graphics management. These notes also extend
to the UI graphics primitives, region filling, and advanced concepts such as the
Golden Rectangle. There is great emphasis on OpenGL, GLU, and GLUT, which really
establishes modern graphics programming. Other topics involve the Phong shading
model, texture mapping, and 3D model file formats that make these notes
comprehensive toward understanding the principles underlying many practical
applications in computer graphics.