An Introduction to Computer Graphics for Artists / by Andrew Paquette.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paquette, Andrew, author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Computer Science (Springer-11645)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer graphics.

Arts.

Optical data processing.

Application software.

Computer Graphics.

Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics.

Computer Appl. in Arts and Humanities.

Local Subjects:

Computer Graphics.

Arts.

Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics.

Computer Appl. in Arts and Humanities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXXVII, 322 pages) : 254 illustrations, 243 illustrations in color

Edition:

Second edition 2013.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

An Introduction to Computer Graphics for Artists is an application-independent, reader-friendly primer for anyone with a serious desire to understand 3D Computer Graphics. Written by a veteran of the computer graphics industry whose previous career included film animation and various spells as Art Director for video games, Andrew Paquette draws on his experiences both as an artist and a manager. Far too often artists, even professionals, lack a basic understanding of the principles of computer graphics. The result is inefficiency and lower quality of work. This book addresses these issues by providing fundamental information in a university course format, with theoretical material, detailed illustrations, and projects to test the reader's understanding of the concepts covered. Opening with the first and most basic elements of computer graphics, the book rapidly advances into progressively more complex concepts. Each of the elements, however simple, are important to understand because each is an essential link in a chain that allows an artist to master any computer graphics application. With this accomplished, the artist can use technology to satisfy his goals, instead of the technology being master of the artist. All students wanting to learn more about computer graphics from an artistic viewpoint, particularly those intending to pursue a career in computer game design or film animation, will find this book invaluable.

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Figures

List of Tables

Introduction

CG Basics

Observation Skills

Measurements

Modeling 1: Polygons

Resolution

Optimization

Validation

Texture Coordinates (UVs)

Shaders and Texturing

Rendering

Animation

Modeling 2: NURBS

Modeling 3: Advanced

Industry Standards

Appendix

Glossary

Index.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-1-4471-5100-5

9781447151005

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.