Computer Programming, Computer Graphics & Design, Photography - Techniques & Equipment, Programming Languages
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Overview
Digital image compositing is both a powerful tool for envisioning ideas and information, and a versatile artistic medium allowing users unlimited freedom to construct novel images from any number of original sources. Now this book/disk set arms you with everything you need to produce sophisticated digital special effects on your computer, including many of the image processing techniques and algorithms used to create the amazing effects seen in movies and computer games. With an emphasis on practical applications, it features clear, step-by-step guidance and handy software tools that make it easier than ever for newcomers and experienced professionals alike to create photo-realistic 2D and 3D composited images; perform image warping, morphing, simulation, and other sophisticated image processing techniques; and develop new and exciting ways to visualize data.The first practical book on the subject brings complex graphics and image processing theory down to earth for software developers. It arms them with many of the same techniques and algorithms now being used to create amazing special effects for movies, TV, and computer games. Disk includes C++ code for all functions and tools described in the book.
Book Details
Published
September 18, 1995
Publisher
New York : J. Wiley, c1995.
Pages
346
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780471049722