An Introduction to Ray Tracing (Hardcover)

The creation of ever more realistic 3-D images is central to the development of computer graphics. The ray tracing technique has become one of the most popular and powerful means by which photo-realistic images can now be created. The simplicity, elegance and ease of implementation makes ray tracing an essential part of understanding and exploiting state-of-the-art computer graphics.
An Introduction to Ray Tracing develops from fundamental principles to advanced applications, providing "how-to" procedures as well as a detailed understanding of the scientific foundations of ray tracing. It is also richly illustrated with four-color and black-and-white plates. This is a book which will be welcomed by all concerned with modern computer graphics, image processing, and computer-aided design.
Key Features
* Provides practical "how-to" information
* Contains high quality color plates of images created using ray tracing techniques
* Progresses from a basic understanding to the advanced science and application of ray tracing

General

Imprint:	Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics
Release date:	June 1989
First published:	February 1989
Editors:	Andrew S. Glassner
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-286160-4
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Computer software packages > Multimedia Books > Academic & Education > Professional & Technical > Computing Promotions
LSN:	0-12-286160-4
Barcode:	9780122861604

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