Mathematics for Computer Graphics Applications
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 083113111X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"great math book (did i really say that!)" according to Chris Mcbride. if you want to learn the mathematics behind computer graphics buy this book.it is well written and the explanations are first rate. i'm studying on my own with the book and hardly have need to ask others for any help with understanding topics.i'm not sure what else to say, except I first tried Mathematics for Computer Graphics and Game Programming and it was pretty horrible compared to this book.It's cheap, so get it.. Good geometry and few computer stuff Amazon Customer This 2nd edition of a 1989 book maintains its mathematic approach with few or no relation to computers. The long title suggests a book with practical examples, but what it contains is pure math. Just to give an idea, the word "pixel" appears just in one page. However, the basics on hypernumbers, introduction on matrix methods, limits, points, lines, CSG spend half of book.Computer Graphics today is much more than geometry, by the way solved by powerful graphics cards and APIs like OpenGL. Scientific visualization uses intensively colors, transparencies, movements, animation and none of these subjects are even touched. Nowadays mathematics ap. "This book seems to be *the* book on this topic." according to John G. Ferguson. I am only in the first 1/This book seems to be *the* book on this topic. John G. Ferguson I am only in the first 1/4 of this book, but I can say that the text is clear and the exercises are useful. A small down side was some typos in the solved exercises, that's why it is a 4.While I haven't finised the text yet, I peeked ahead and it seems to be a winner. I chose this book to be my backgrounder before going through Watt's 3rd Ed. on Computer Graphics.I find that this book shows me math tools and I actually think about why they are useful, not just how they are useful.I think it is sad that algorithms books get more reviews (and sales?) while accessible, foundational books like this one get ignored, based on the low number of rev. of this book, but I can say that the text is clear and the exercises are useful. A small down side was some typos in the solved exercises, that's why it is a This book seems to be *the* book on this topic. John G. Ferguson I am only in the first 1/4 of this book, but I can say that the text is clear and the exercises are useful. A small down side was some typos in the solved exercises, that's why it is a 4.While I haven't finised the text yet, I peeked ahead and it seems to be a winner. I chose this book to be my backgrounder before going through Watt's 3rd Ed. on Computer Graphics.I find that this book shows me math tools and I actually think about why they are useful, not just how they are useful.I think it is sad that algorithms books get more reviews (and sales?) while accessible, foundational books like this one get ignored, based on the low number of rev. .While I haven't finised the text yet, I peeked ahead and it seems to be a winner. I chose this book to be my backgrounder before going through Watt's This book seems to be *the* book on this topic. I am only in the first 1/This book seems to be *the* book on this topic. John G. Ferguson I am only in the first 1/4 of this book, but I can say that the text is clear and the exercises are useful. A small down side was some typos in the solved exercises, that's why it is a 4.While I haven't finised the text yet, I peeked ahead and it seems to be a winner. I chose this book to be my backgrounder before going through Watt's 3rd Ed. on Computer Graphics.I find that this book shows me math tools and I actually think about why they are useful, not just how they are useful.I think it is sad that algorithms books get more reviews (and sales?) while accessible, foundational books like this one get ignored, based on the low number of rev. of this book, but I can say that the text is clear and the exercises are useful. A small down side was some typos in the solved exercises, that's why it is a This book seems to be *the* book on this topic. John G. Ferguson I am only in the first 1/4 of this book, but I can say that the text is clear and the exercises are useful. A small down side was some typos in the solved exercises, that's why it is a 4.While I haven't finised the text yet, I peeked ahead and it seems to be a winner. I chose this book to be my backgrounder before going through Watt's 3rd Ed. on Computer Graphics.I find that this book shows me math tools and I actually think about why they are useful, not just how they are useful.I think it is sad that algorithms books get more reviews (and sales?) while accessible, foundational books like this one get ignored, based on the low number of rev. .While I haven't finised the text yet, I peeked ahead and it seems to be a winner. I chose this book to be my backgrounder before going through Watt's 3rd Ed. on Computer Graphics.I find that this book shows me math tools and I actually think about why they are useful, not just how they are useful.I think it is sad that algorithms books get more reviews (and sales?) while accessible, foundational books like this one get ignored, based on the low number of rev. rd Ed. on Computer Graphics.I find that this book shows me math tools and I actually think about why they are useful, not just how they are useful.I think it is sad that algorithms books get more reviews (and sales?) while accessible, foundational books like this one get ignored, based on the low number of rev
. MORTENSON writes and consults in geometric modeling and CAD/CAM. A former research engineer in CAD/CAM with the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, he is the author of Geometric Transformations, and An Introduction to the Mathematics and Geometry of Computer Graphics, as well as the highly successful first edition of Geometric Modeling.
I consider the book material an essential cornerstone to the knowledge upon which students will pursue advanced study and, for some, fashion the applications of geometry to their professional study. -- Ron Nowek, The Boeing Co.
Provides many new figures and exercises. Appeals to both academics and professionals. Offers a new solutions manual for instructors. Contains an annotated suggested reading list with exercises and answers in each chapter. This edition brings to the fore the basic mathematical tools of computer graphics, including vectors, matrices, and transformations. Additionally, it provides a strong, comprehensive base in exploring math, computer science, physics, engineering, and in special subjects such as algebraic and computational geometry, geometric modeling, and CAD/CAM. Includes new chapters on symmetry, limit and continuity, constructive solid geometry, and the Bezier curve. This completely revised Second Edition of "Computer Graphics" includes valuable information on major organizational changes within the last few years. . A highly diversified book that can be utilized as a primary textbook, supplemental teaching resource, individual tutorial, or key reference text