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Computer Graphics through Key Mathematics

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  • © 2001

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Authors:
  1. Huw Jones

    1. Lansdown Centre for Electronic Arts, Middlesex University, Barnet, UK

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  • DISCUSSES THE CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS THAT SUPPORT COMPUTER GRAPHICS IN AN APPROACHABLE MANNER.
  • GIVES READERS AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIMITATIONS AND SCOPE OF MATHEMATICAL SYSTEMS, WITHOUT THE DETAILED KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO CARRY OUT MATHEMATICAL MANIPULATION.
  • INCLUDES 8 PAGE COLOUR SECTION.

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. The Processes of Computer Graphics

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 1-6

  3. Numbers, Counting and Measuring

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 7-36

  4. Coordinates and Dimension: Representations of Space and Colour

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 37-71

  5. Functions and Transformations: Ways of Manipulating Space

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 73-103

  6. Form from Function: Analysis of Shapes

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 105-145

  7. Matrices: Tools for Manipulating Space

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 147-183

  8. Vectors: Descriptions of Spatial Relationships

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 185-213

  9. Geometric Modelling and Fractals: Building Descriptions of Objects

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 215-258

  10. Splines: Generation of Curves and Surfaces

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 259-294

  11. Drawing and Rendering: How to Create Pictures

    • Huw Jones
    Pages 295-325

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 326-343
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About this book

Computer Graphics through Key Mathematics introduces the mathematics that support computer graphics on a 'need to know' basis. Its approach means you don't have to do advanced mathematical manipulation in order to understand the capabilities, scope and limitations of the computer graphics systems that create impressive images. The book is written in a clear, easy-to-understand way and is aimed at all those who have missed out on an extended mathematical education but who are studying or working in areas where computer graphics or 3D design plays an vital part. All those who have no formal training but who want to understand the foundations of computer graphics systems should read this book, as should mathematicians who want to understand how their subject is used in computer image synthesis.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Lansdown Centre for Electronic Arts, Middlesex University, Barnet, UK

    Huw Jones

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Computer Graphics through Key Mathematics

  • Authors: Huw Jones

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0297-7

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2001

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-85233-422-2Published: 27 April 2001

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-0297-7Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 343

  • Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Computer Applications, Computer Graphics, Math Applications in Computer Science

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