Computer Graphics

Computer Graphics is a free engineering handbook covering important course topics, notes, diagrams, equations, formulas and study materials. Download this digital book and reference guide for Diploma, BE, BTech, BCA, BSc, MCA and other degree courses.

Study 100 topics across 5 chapters on computer graphics, raster and vector displays, line drawing, circle and ellipse algorithms, graphics primitives and transformations. Useful for exams, interviews, revision, assignments and projects.

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Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Animation and Multimedia, CAD/CAE.

TOPICS COVERED: 78 DISTINCT TOPICS LISTED FROM 100

DISPLAY DEVICES & GRAPHICS BASICS

1. Introduction to Computer Graphics

2. Video Controller

3. Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT)

4. Shadow-Mask CRT

5. Color CRT Monitors

6. Raster Scan Display

7. Random Scan Systems

8. Random Scan Display Processor

9. Raster vs. Vector Graphics

10. Direct-View Storage Tubes

11. Flat-Panel Displays

12. Three-Dimensional Viewing Devices

13. Three-Dimensional Devices

14. Input Devices

15. Hard Copy Devices

16. Graphics Software

17. Coordinate Representations

18. Graphics Functions

19. Plasma Displays (Plasma Panels)

20. Video Display Devices

21. Software Standards

22. Coordinate System

23. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitors

24. LED (Light-Emitting Diode)

25. SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array)

26. Distance Between a Point, Line and Vectors

27. VGA (Video Graphics Array)

28. Polar Coordinates

29. Normalized Device Coordinates

DRAWING ALGORITHMS & CURVES

30. Points and Lines

31. Line Drawing Algorithm

32. Line Segments

33. Lines

34. Digital Differential Analyzer (DDA)

35. DDA Line Drawing Algorithm

36. Symmetrical DDA

37. Incremental DDA Algorithm

38. Ellipse

39. Bresenham's Line Drawing Algorithm

40. Parallel Line Algorithms

41. Frame Buffer

42. Line Function

43. Circle Drawing

44. Properties of Circles

45. Midpoint Circle Drawing Algorithm

46. Ellipse-Generating Algorithms

47. Midpoint Ellipse Algorithm (Bresenham's Circle Algorithm)

48. Other Curves

49. Ways to Represent a Curve

50. Curve Functions

51. Parallel Curve Algorithms

52. DDA Algorithm for Circle

53. Straightforward Line Drawing Algorithm

54. Continuity Condition on Curve

55. Convex Hull Property of Circle

GRAPHICS PRIMITIVES, ATTRIBUTES & TRANSFORMATIONS

56. Scan Line Polygon Fill Algorithm

57. Pixel Addressing and Object Geometry

58. Filled-Area Primitives

59. Primitives

60. Primitive Operations

61. Graphics Pipeline

62. Graphics Primitives

63. Visible-Surface Detection Algorithms

64. Line Attribute

65. Line Width

66. Pen and Brush Options for Lines

67. Curve Attribute

68. Area-Fill Attribute

69. Character Attribute of Fonts

70. Bundled Attributes for Characters

71. Inquiry Functions

72. Color and Gray Scale Levels

73. Pixels, Frame Buffers and Line Segments

74. Point Plotting

75. Antialiasing

76. Rotation

77. Rotation Transformation on an Image

78. Scaling

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• Chapter-wise course notes with diagrams, equations and formulas

• Comfortable reading mode and simple interface

• Mobile-optimized learning content and images

• Important topics for exams, viva and interviews

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WHO IS THIS APP FOR?

Diploma and degree students, BE/BTech, BCA, BSc and MCA learners, teachers, software developers and computer engineering professionals.

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