Handbook of Digital Image Synthesis

<p>The <b>Handbook of Digital Image Synthesis </b>is the most up-to-date reference guide in the rapidly developing field of computer graphics. A wide range of topics such as applied mathematics data structures and optical perception and imaging help to provide a well-rounded view of the necessary formulas for computer rendering. In addition to this diverse approach the presentation of the material is substantiated by numerous figures and computer-generated images. From basic principles to advanced theories this book provides the reader with a strong foundation of computer formulas and rendering through a step-by-step process.</p><p></p><p>. </p><p>Key Features: </p><p></p><ul> <br><br><p></p> <li>Provides unified coverage of the broad range of fundamental topics in rendering</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Gives in-depth treatment of the basic and advanced concepts in each topic</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Presents a step-by-step derivation of the theoretical results needed for implementation</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Illustrates the concepts with numerous figures and computer-generated images</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>Illustrates the core algorithms using platform-independent pseudo-code</li> </ul>