Product Description
Practical Computer Graphics, Second Edition examines the basic mechanisms, theories and applications of computer graphics. The book assesses the capabilities of current hardware and software technologies used in graphics applications, giving comprehensive coverage of desktop and Web publishing, paint techniques, and photo retouching. Other applications covered include graphics utilities, illustration software, business presentations, and CAD. Full of practical examples and exercises, the book guides the reader through recent developments affecting graphics technology, such as file formats, scaleable fonts, Page Description Languages and colour graphics. Now in its second edition, this book contains new material on graphics algorithms with simple computer programmes for students to try themselves. A new chapter also covers graphics programming with an introduction to Visual Basic.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2063747 in Books
- Published on: 1999-04-01
- Original language:
English
- Binding: Paperback
- 350 pages