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Foundations of 3D Graphics Programming

Using JOGL and Java3D

  • Textbook
  • © 2006

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Authors:
  1. Jim X. Chen

    1. Computer Science Department, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA

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  2. Edward J. Wegman

    1. Center for Computational Statistics, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA

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  • Only reference on JOGL programming with extensive and complete examples
  • Also covers Java3D, with detailed example programs
  • Serves as an ideal shortcut to 3D graphics theory
  • Written by recognized leaders in 3D graphics, virtual experiences, and statistical data visualization, based on years of teaching and research experience

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    Pages 1-36

  3. Transformation and Viewing

    Pages 37-115

  4. Color and Lighting

    Pages 117-158

  5. Blending and Texture Mapping

    Pages 159-190

  6. Curved Models

    Pages 191-226

  7. Programming in Java3D

    Pages 227-256

  8. Advanced Topics

    Pages 257-290

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 291-293
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About this book

OpenGL, which has been bound in C, is a seasoned graphics library for scientists and engineers. As we know, Java is a rapidly growing language becoming the de facto standard of Computer Science learning and application development platform as many undergraduate computer science programs are adopting Java in place of C/C++. Released by Sun Microsystems in June 2003, the recent OpenGL binding with Java, JOGL, provides students, scientists, and engineers a new venue of graphics learning, research, and applications. Overview This book aims to be a shortcut to graphics theory and programming in JOGL. Specifically, it covers OpenGL programming in Java, using JOGL, along with concise computer graphics theories. It covers all graphics basics and several advanced topics without including some implementation details that are not necessary in graphics applications. It also covers some basic concepts in Java programming for C/C++ programmers. It is designed as a textbook for students who know programming basics already. It is an excellent shortcut to learn 3D graphics for scientists and engineers who understand Java programming. It is also a good reference for C/C++ graphics vi Preface programmers to learn Java and JOGL. This book is a companion to Guide to Graphics Software Tools (Springer-Verlag, New York, ISBN 0-387-95049-4), which covers a smaller graphics area with similar examples in C but has a comprehensive list of graphics software tools. Organization and Features This book concisely introduces graphics theory and programming in Java with JOGL.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Computer Science Department, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA

    Jim X. Chen

  • Center for Computational Statistics, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA

    Edward J. Wegman

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