This book is about the computer image, emphasising the `how', but also addressing the `whys' and `wherefores' of this creation of the 20th century. Where did it come from? Where is it going? What is its importance? These questions cannot be answered without a knowledge of the technology itself, its past and its evolutionary forces. The three main fields of computer imagery; computer graphics, image processing and computer vision, are merging in many applications. Computer vision techniques are used in computer graphics to collect and model complex scenes; computer graphics techniques are used to constrain the recognition of 3D objects by computers; image processing techniques are routinely used by graphic designers to manipulate photographs. For the first time this textbook brings all three areas together in a coherent overview.

The Computer Image

Computers & Technology

Watt, Alan

Policarpo, Fabio

Networking & Cloud Computing

Addison-Wesley

This is the first academic games programming book/CD package that is expressly written for new degree courses in 3D-games programming. Authors introduce the theory behind the design of computer games and detail advanced techniques used in the industry. Students will be able to develop their own games within the game 'skeletons' accompanying the book, and will learn how to program complex games. This book could also be used for a more standard undergraduate 3D graphics programming course, with the games context being highly motivational. This book is a comprehensive treatment of current 3D games technology, including: * Theoretical foundations * Classical 3D graphics * Real-time rendering technology * Dynamics * Collision detection * Artificial Intelligence * Image-based rendering * Multi-player technology * Software technology * Engine architecture The text is written around an actual engine that implements most of the described techniques and accompanies the book on a CD-ROM. Readers can try out their own ideas by writing source code and can experiment with existing demonstrations by writing or altering plug-ins. The supplied engine features are: * BSP/PVS render management * Light maps for static geometry * Diffuse and specular (hardware) vertex lighting for dynamic objects * Volumetric fog with fog maps * Detail textures * Multi-texture support * Collision detection * Dynamic lights * Dynamic Shadows * Physically based animations * Animated meshed * Tri-strips and fans * Subdivision surfaces * 3D sound support * Complete plug-in directed

3D Games: Real-Time Rendering and Software Technology, Volume 1 (With CD-ROM)

Games & Strategy Guides

The second volume of the 3D Games series concentrates on the areas of advanced real-time rendering and animation. The computer games industry continues to consume techniques from off-line graphics as more and more powerful hardware facilitates this. With the launch of GeForce3 and X-box there is a massive leap forward in the techniques that can be implemented in real-time. The theory behind these techniques is addressed in the book, integrated with practical implementations using the accompanying FLY3D games engine. The game engine that accompanies the text (www.fly3d.com.br) is a second generation advanced engine that includes, for example, facial animation and full facilities for character animation. The book/CD package will appeal to students on computer games courses or on graphics courses with an emphasis on animation. It will also appeal to professional games developers and other games enthusiasts keen to understand the theory behind games development and create their own games.

3D Games, Volume 2: Animation and Advanced Real-time Rendering

This book addresses the new possibilities that are becoming available in games technology through the development of programmable hardware. It is helpful for students of game technology and established game programmers and developers who want to update their expertise to the new technology.

Advanced Game Development with Programmable Graphics Hardware

A K Peters/CRC Press

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The Computer Image

3D Games: Real-Time Rendering and Software Technology, Volume 1 (With CD-ROM)

3D Games, Volume 2: Animation and Advanced Real-time Rendering

Advanced Game Development with Programmable Graphics Hardware