An Introduction to Computer Graphics and Creative 3-D Environments - Hardcover

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Key Features:

• An introduction to 2-D and 3-D computer graphics techniques, emphasising fundamental issues that underpin image formation and manipulation.

• Key mathematical concepts so only an elementary knowledge of mathematics is required.

• The evolution of image depiction from traditional artwork through to state-of-the-art computer display systems.

• Discussion on a range of emerging creative 3-D display technologies including stereoscopic, multiview, volumetric, varifocal, and holographic approaches.

• Emphasis on the natural synergy that should exist between display and interaction technologies: bi-manual and haptic feedback systems are introduced.

• Includes Anaglyph, Pulfrich and Stereo viewing glasses.

• ‘Over To You’ (OTU) exercises within each chapter, together with solutions to selected exercises.

Barry Blundell adopts a refreshing trans-disciplinary approach by bringing together content that is accessible to science and humanity students alike. This book has been developed to support the teaching of traditional computer graphics (2-D and 3-D), along with emerging creative 3-D display and interaction technologies. It is designed as an introductory course text for use at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Barry G Blundell (PhD) is a physicist and engineer currently with the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. He has taught and researched in the area of 3-D display and interaction technologies for over twenty years. He has published a number of research and teaching textbooks.