The return of 'Magic Eye' which since it was introduced by Andrews and McMeel in 1993, has taken the globe by storm.

The return of 'Magic Eye' which since it was introduced by Andrews and McMeel in 1993, has taken the globe by storm.

The third edition of this book continues to focus on the 3D aspects of computer graphics and reflects the demand for real-time applications, such as games and virtual reality. New features include chapters on advanced radiosity and pre-calculation techniques.

Offers coverage of the standard while providing in-depth information on dozens of advanced topics. Both a reference and a tutorial, this book is useful for technical directors, graphics programmers, modelers, animators and hobbyists. It also includes a chapter reviewing key math and computer graphics concepts.

The most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date book on computer graphics now presents examples in the C programming language. As before, the authors provide a unique combination of current concepts and practical applications. Important algorithms in 2D and 3D graphics are detailed for easy implementation.

Helps readers learn the tools and techniques available in Autodesk Maya 2008. This book also helps them learn about compositing their characters into alternate environments. It shows how to explore the Maya user interface, create organic structures with NURBS, apply forward and inverse kinematics, and deform surfaces.

Offers a professional perspective on the most important features a motion graphics artist needs to learn to use After Effects program effectively. This title helps to learn to creatively edit and combine layers, animate eye-catching titles, replace a screen on a computer monitor, place a studio shot in anew environment, and manipulate 3D space.

Get a focused introduction to programming 3D graphics with the Windows Presentation Foundation 3D API. Complementing his book Applications = Code + Markup, award-winning author Charles Petzold builds on XAML essentials, teaching you how to display and animate 3D graphics under the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and Windows Vista. You ll get expert guidance and code samples in XAML and Microsoft ...

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The return of 'Magic Eye' which since it was introduced by Andrews and McMeel in 1993, has taken the globe by storm.

From fundamentals to advanced experiments and applications, this book explains how holography works. It guides students from simple optics to advanced topics in holography, following a practical approach using real world materials. It contains exercises and solutions, as well as instructions for more than 20 experiments.

Offers an overview of systems and technologies in 3D video communications. This book considers various aspects of the 3D videocommunication processing chain including video coding, signal processing, and computer graphics. It is intended for students interested in the field of 3D audio-visual communications and practical engineers from industry.

For junior/senior/graduate level courses in Computer Graphics. This Java based graphics text introduces advanced graphic features to a student audience mostly trained in the Java language. Its accessible approach and in-depth coverage features the high-level Java 2D and Java 3D APIs--offering an elegant and easy-to-understand presentation of 2D and 3D graphics without compromising the ...

Teaches beginning students everything they need to know to render out exceptional frames. Also provides comprehensive information about textures, how they are projected onto models, and how to use them to modulate bump, transparency, reflectivity, and other surface properties.

Provides a thorough tutorial of the DirectX 2002 API and a solid introduction to 3D programming concepts. This title also covers specifics like DirectInput, integrating DirectAudio, key components of the D3DX utility library, and more.

This series uses a variety of sources to give an insight into a particular period. The aim is to provide a history resource with a strong emphasis on evidence, using eye witness accounts from a range of source material, including diaries, letters and newspapers.

A guide which features instructions for creating content and putting it to work in-world. It includes a CD.

Helps you learn to make optimal use of Windows[registered]-based, 3D parametric solid modeling tool: SolidWorks[registered] 2006. This how-to and reference manual guides readers through a series of topics related to specific design techniques and professional manufacturing practices.

Maxon's Cinema 4D is an animation and rendering application. With the release of version 8, C4D is faster, and contains new features. The Cinema 4D R8 Handbook has been updated to cover the advancements and adjusted workflow of this release.

A guide to Blender, the powerful open-source 3D modeling and animation software.