Jim Blinn's Corner: A Trip Down the Graphics Pipeline

Jim Blinn's Corner: A Trip Down the Graphics Pipeline
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Jim Blinn presents an eclectic collection of 20 articles he originally wrote for Computer Graphics and Applications, an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) magazine aimed at graphics professionals. It's unapologetic about being a programmer's book, and it won't make much sense if you're not one (even less if you've forgotten your algebra). But if the shoe fits, and if you're going to be writing your own graphics routines, you stand to learn a lot from an acknowledged master.
Topics include a tour through the author's collection of circle-drawing algorithms, an introduction to animation concepts through a character called Blobby Man, musings on rendering platonic solids, detailed discussions of shadows, clipping and viewports, and investigations into the nature of pixel space. Many algorithms are presented in a generalized pseudo-code that could be easily translated into other languages. In addition to learning practical techniques, you'll also benefit from seeing Blinn's intelligent and offbeat approach to solving problems.
Country USA
Brand Morgan Kaufmann
Manufacturer Morgan Kaufmann
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 43171-342233
Model 43171-342233
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781558603875
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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