Level of detail for 3D graphics / David Luebke ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Luebke, David P.

Series:

Morgan Kaufmann series in computer graphics and geometric modeling.

The Morgan Kaufmann series in computer graphics and geometric modeling

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer graphics.

Three-dimensional display systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (432 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, c2003.

Language Note:

English.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Level of detail (LOD) techniques are increasingly used by professional real-time developers to strike the balance between breathtaking virtual worlds and smooth, flowing animation. Level of Detail for 3D Graphics brings together, for the first time, the mechanisms, principles, practices, and theory needed by every graphics developer seeking to apply LOD methods. Continuing advances in level of detail management have brought this powerful technology to the forefront of 3D graphics optimization research. This book, written by the very researchers and developers who have built LOD technology, is both a state-of-the-art chronicle of LOD advances and a practical sourcebook, which will enable graphics developers from all disciplines to apply these formidable techniques to their own work. * Is a complete, practical resource for programmers wishing to incorporate LOD technology into their own systems. * Is an important reference for professionals in game development, computer animation, information visualization, real-time graphics and simulation, data capture and preview, CAD display, and virtual worlds. * Is accessible to anyone familiar with the essentials of computer science and interactive computer graphics. * Covers the full range of LOD methods from mesh simplification to error metrics, as well as advanced issues of human perception, temporal detail, and visual fidelity measurement. * Includes an accompanying Web site rich in supplementary material including source code, tools, 3D models, public domain software, documentation, LOD updates, and more. Visit http://LODBook.com.

Contents:

Preface Foreword Part I: Generation 1. Introduction 2. Mesh Simplification 3. Error Metrics Part II: Application 4. Runtime Frameworks 5. Catalog of Useful Algorithms 6. Gaming Optimizations 7. Terrain Level of Detail Part III: Advanced Issues 8. Perceptual Issues 9. Measuring Visual Fidelity 10. Temporal LOD Glossary Bibliography. Mesh simplification Simplification error metrics Run-time frameworks A catalog of useful algorithms Gaming optimizations Terrain level of detail Perceptual issues Measuring visual fidelity Temporal detail.

Notes:

Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 31, 2002)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-369) and index.

ISBN:

0-08-051011-6