A basic understanding of the key techniques in computer graphics can open the door to this
exciting field and its many applications including for video games and for augmented and
virtual reality. This easy-to-follow textbook and reference introduces the fundamental concepts
of computer graphics integrating both technical background and theory with practical examples
and applications throughout. Thoroughly revised and updated this new edition continues to
present a user-friendly approach to creating images and animations complementing the expanded
coverage of topics with usage of example programs and exercises. Topics and features: Contains
pedagogical tools including easy-to-understand example programs and end-of-chapter exercises
Presents a practical guide to basic computer graphics programming using the Open Graphics
Library (OpenGL) and the widely used Java programming language Includes new and expanded
content on the OpenGL graphics pipelines shader programming drawing basic objects using the
OpenGL three-dimensional modelling quaternions rasterisation antialiasing and more Supplies
complete Java project examples as supplementary material This reader-friendly textbook is an
essential tool for second-year undergraduate students and above providing clear and concise
explanations of the basic concepts of computer graphics. It will enable readers to immediately
implement these concepts using the OpenGL and Java (with only elementary knowledge of the
programming language).Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Lehn works at the Faculty of Information
Technology at Fachhochschule Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Prof. Dr.
Merijam Gotzes is teaching at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences. Prof. Dr. Frank
Klawonn is head of the Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition Laboratory at the Ostfalia
University of Applied Sciences and heads the Biostatistics Research Group at the Helmholtz
Centre for Infection Research.
