Computer graphics for architects, engineers, and environmental designers / D. Dayton Reuter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reuter, D. Dayton.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer graphics.

Physical Description:

x, 246 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm x 25 cm + 1 CD-ROM (color ; 4 3/4 in.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Allworth Press, [2002]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This valuable sourcebook provides the concepts and specific details required for using digital technology without being tied to any single software product. Readers will find a wealth of information on such topics as working with bitmap and vector digital media; data storage and archiving; data compression; scanning resolution; rasterizing vector content; file and folder naming conventions; fonts and printing systems; channels, paths, texture maps; and much more. With nearly 400 illustrations, and a CD-ROM containing the entire book plus dozens of hyperlinks to valuable resources, here is a must-have book for anyone working in environmental design!

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Emerging Digital Culture 1

The New Digital Lifestyle 3

The Primary Forces of Change 6

A New Faustian Deal 9

Chapter 2 Types of e-Graphics 13

Building Blocks of e-Graphics 15

The Simplicity of e-Graphics 28

Chapter 3 Basic Elements of e-Graphics 29

Color in e-Graphics 31

File Formats in e-Graphics 38

Chapter 4 Tools of e-Graphics 59

Software 61

Hardware 72

Chapter 5 Processes of e-Graphics 89

Technology Influences the Approach 91

Conceptual Versus Technical Content 94

The Digital Production Process 98

Chapter 6 Methods of e-Graphics 103

Components of e-Graphics Communications 105

Chapter 7 Crafting the e-Graphics Experience 145

Producing e-Graphics 147

Experiencing e-Graphics 172

Managing Workflow and Distributing e-Graphics 193

Chapter 8 e-Graphics and Professional Ethics 205

Computing and Professional Ethics 207.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1581152426

OCLC:

49385970