Computer Graphics

CS43 Fall 2005

Introduction

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Problems in Graphics
2D imaging
compositing filtering painting

Computer Graphics:
The study of creating images using computers.

2D drawing
shape representation editing

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Problems in Graphics
3D modeling
surface representation surface editing

Problems in graphics
3D rendering
visibility estimation lighting simulation materials simulation

[Nealenv et al. 2005]

[Cornell PCG] Computer Graphics Introduction

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Problems in graphics
3D rendering
non-photorealistic styles

Problems in graphics
deformation representation keyframe interpolation physical simulation
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Animation

[Gooch et al. 1998]

[Praun et al. 2001]

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[Essa et al. 2005] Computer Graphics Introduction

Problems in graphics
Interaction
2D/3D user interfaces Virtual reality Augmented reality

[Moscovic et al. 2005]

Computer Graphics:
Mathematics made visible by computer simulations.

[UNC, Office of the Future] Computer Graphics Introduction

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Applications
Entertainment
movies games

Applications
Entertainment Science and Engineering
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computer-aided design scientific/medical visualization

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Applications
Entertainment Science and Engineering Visualization
information visualization

Applications
Entertainment Science and Engineering Visualization Graphic Arts
digital photography graphic design
[Chen et al. 2005]

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Applications
Entertainment Science and Engineering Visualization Graphic Arts Fine Arts

Mechanics

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Content
You will
understand image synthesis principles learn math to make images implement key algorithms write cool apps

Topics
Digital Images Rendering 3D environments Geometric Transformations Graphics Pipeline Curve and Surface Representation Animation

You will not

learn graphics APIs (OpenGL, DX)
though you will use a bit of GL

implement large systems

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Topics Digital Images

Image representation Compositing Antialiasing

Topics Rendering 3D environments

raytracing shading models realistic materials lighting simulation

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Topics Geometric Transformations

2D transformations 3D transformations projections hierachies

Topics Graphics Pipeline

rasterization z-buffer graphics architectures

[Marschner 2003]

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Topics Curves and Surfaces

parametric curves polygonal meshes subdivision surfaces

Topics Animation
keyframe interpolation skeletal anination skinning

value

time
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Administration Details
www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~cs43/

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