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The text takes a goal-oriented approach to image synthesis, focusing on the underlying mathematics and algorithmic aspects of computer graphics. It is known for simplifying complex 2D and 3D topics into digestible explanations accompanied by over . Key Topics Covered

| Part | Chapter Topics | Key Concepts Covered | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Introduction (Ch. 1) | Overview of the field, definitions, and the core principles of image synthesis. | | | Image Representation (Ch. 2) | How digital images are stored, represented, and manipulated by a computer. | | | Scan Conversion (Ch. 3) | Algorithms for drawing basic primitives like lines, circles, and polygons on a pixel grid. | | | 2D Transformations (Ch. 4) | Mathematical operations (translation, rotation, scaling) to manipulate objects in 2D space. | | | 2D Viewing & Clipping (Ch. 5) | Techniques for defining a viewport and clipping parts of a scene outside the viewing area. | | Part 2: Transition to 3D | 3D Transformations (Ch. 6) | Extending 2D transformations into three dimensions (x, y, z). | | | Mathematics of Projection (Ch. 7) | The mathematical theory behind projecting 3D objects onto a 2D screen. | | | 3D Viewing & Clipping (Ch. 8) | Adapting the concepts of viewing and clipping to a 3D environment. | | Part 3: Advanced Rendering & Realism | Geometric Representation (Ch. 9) | Modeling curves, surfaces, and solid objects for computer graphics scenes. | | | Hidden Surfaces (Ch. 10) | Algorithms (like Z-buffering) to determine which surfaces are visible from a given viewpoint. | | | Color & Shading Models (Ch. 11) | Techniques for simulating the interaction of light with surfaces, including the Phong illumination model . | | | Ray Tracing (Ch. 12) | An advanced rendering technique for generating highly realistic images by simulating the physical behavior of light. | | Part 4: Special Topics | Computer Animation | An introduction to the principles and techniques for creating motion in computer graphics. |

Zhigang Xiang (Professor of Computer Science) and Roy A. Plastock (Professor of Mathematics).