OpenGL Graphics Through Applications [Paperback]

OpenGL Graphics Through Applications is a practical introduction to Computer Graphics with an emphasis on understanding through practice. Throughout the book, theory is followed by implementation using C / C++ and complete programs are provided on the Springer website.

A procedural approach has been taken to algorithmic development while taking an object oriented approach when building artefacts from simple objects. The book covers a range of topics including: (1) image processing, (2) artefact construction, (3) introductory animation, (4) texturing, (5) curves surfaces and patterns.

Robert Whitrow has taught computing courses from first year undergraduate to postgraduate MSc at a range of different institutions.

Getting Started.- Image File Formats.- Image Processing.- Transformations.- Viewing and Projection.- Lighting and Colour.- Texture Mapping.- Objects to Artefacts.- Curves, Surfaces and Patterns.

OpenGL Graphics Through Applications is a practical introduction to Computer Graphics with an emphasis on understanding through practice. Throughout the book, theory is followed by implementation using C / C++ to support student centred learning and complete programs are provided on the Springer website.

A procedural approach has been taken to algorithmic development while taking an object oriented approach when building artefacts from simple objects. The book covers a range of topics including:

image processing

artefact construction

introductory animation

texturing

curves, surfaces and patterns

Robert Whitrow has taught computing courses from first year undergraduate to postgraduate MSc at a number of different universities.

Concise text which includes worked examples from theory to code implementation Inclulsy