Computer Graphics Using Java 2D and 3D / Edition 1

by Y. Daniel Liang

Overview

This Java handbook makes a practical tutorial on Java 2D and Java 3D for computer professionals. It contains in-depth coverage of basic computer graphics concepts and techniques, and introduces advanced graphic features to an audience mostly trained in the Java language. KEY TOPICS: Chapter topics include mathematical background for computer graphics, .geometric transformation, views, lighting and texturing, behavior and interaction, and animation. MARKET: For computer programmers and engineers, data analysts, graphic designers/animators, and game developers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780130351180
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	12/06/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Hong Zhang is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Armstrong Atlantic State University. His research interests include bioinformatics, medical computing, computer graphics, and image processing. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Y. Daniel Liang is Yamacraw Professor of Software Engineering at Armstrong Atlantic State University. His Prentice Hall books include Introduction to Java Programming and Introduction to C++ Programming. Liang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.


2. Mathematical Background for Computer Graphics.


3. 2D Graphics.


4. Advanced 2D Topics.


5. Basic 3D Graphics.


6. Graphics Content.


7. Geometric Transformation.


8. Views.


9. Lighting and Texturing.


10. Behavior and Interaction.


11. Animation.


12. Additional 3D Topics.


Index.