Mathematics for Computer Graphics

by John A. Vince

John Vince explains a wide range of mathematical techniques and problem-solving strategies associated with computer games, computer animation, virtual reality, CAD, and other areas of computer graphics. Covering all the mathematical techniques required to resolve geometric problems and design computer programs for computer graphic applications, each chapter explores a specific mathematical topic prior to moving forward into the more advanced areas of matrix transforms, 3D curves and surface patches. Problem-solving techniques using vector analysis and geometric algebra are also discussed. All the key areas are covered Numbers, Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate geometry, Transforms, Vectors, Curves and surfaces, Barycentric coordinates, Analytic geometry. Plus – and unusually in a student textbook – a chapter on geometric algebra is included.

Genres: Science, Computer Science, Mathematics

293 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Shaun Zhang · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although the text is written for undergraduates, I recommend it only to senior high school students.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great book to review the fundamentals of mathematics that are required for computer graphics. Read partially.

[Zainall Nory]

i like it it will show me allot of formole