Computer Graphics Using Java 2d And 3d

by Zhang, Hong; Liang, Y. Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780130351180
• ISBN10: 0130351180
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-06
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This Java handbook makes a practical tutorial on Java 2D and Java 3D for computer professionals. It contains in-depth coverage of basic computer graphics concepts and techniques, and introduces advanced graphic features to an audience mostly trained in the Java language. Chapter topics include mathematical background for computer graphics, .geometric transformation, views, lighting and texturing, behavior and interaction, and animation. For computer programmers and engineers, data analysts, graphic designers/animators, and game developers.

Author Biography

 

Hong Zhang is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Armstrong Atlantic State University. His research interests include bioinformatics, medical computing, computer graphics, and image processing. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Y. Daniel Liang is Yamacraw Professor of Software Engineering at Armstrong Atlantic State University. His Prentice Hall books include Introduction to Java Programming and Introduction to C++ Programming. Liang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

Overview of Computer Graphics	1	(30)
Introduction	2	(1)
Evolution of Computer Graphics Programming	3	(13)
Java Programming Language	16	(4)
Java 2D	20	(3)
Java 3D	23	(3)
Related Fields	26	(1)
Resources	27	(4)
2D Graphics: Basics	31	(28)
Introduction	32	(1)
2D Rendering Process	32	(1)
2D Geometry and Coordinate Systems	33	(2)
The Graphics2D Class	35	(3)
Graphing Equations	38	(2)
Geometric Models	40	(9)
Constructive Area Geometry	49	(2)
General Path	51	(8)
2D Graphics: Rendering Details	59	(38)
Introduction	60	(1)
Colors and Paints	60	(7)
Strokes	67	(3)
Affine Transformation	70	(8)
Compositions of Transformations	78	(3)
Transparency and Compositing Rules	81	(4)
Clipping	85	(2)
Text and Font	87	(10)
2D Graphics: Advanced Topics (Optional)	97	(38)
Introduction	98	(1)
Spline Curves	98	(6)
Custom Primitives	104	(3)
Image Processing	107	(8)
Creating Fractal Images	115	(3)
Animation	118	(9)
Printing	127	(8)
Basic 3D Graphics	135	(34)
Introduction	136	(1)
3D Rendering Process	136	(2)
Java 3D API Overview	138	(3)
Java 3D Scene Graphs	141	(3)
The Superstructure	144	(1)
The Nodes	145	(4)
The Node Components	149	(1)
The Structure of a Java 3D Program	150	(4)
Backgrounds and Bounds	154	(6)
Compiling Scene Graphs and Capability Bits	160	(9)
Graphics Contents	169	(40)
Introduction	170	(1)
Points and Vectors	170	(2)
Geometry	172	(13)
GeometryInfo	185	(8)
Primitives	193	(3)
Fonts and Texts	196	(1)
Appearance and Attributes	197	(12)
Geometric Transformation	209	(38)
Introduction	210	(1)
3D Affine Transformations	210	(15)
Transformations in Scene Graphs	225	(4)
Composite Transforms	229	(5)
Constructing Geometries with Transformations	234	(13)
Views	247	(34)
Introduction	248	(1)
Projections	248	(3)
Specification of a View	251	(2)
Java 3D View Model	253	(12)
Picking	265	(6)
Head Tracking	271	(10)
Lighting and Texturing	281	(34)
Introduction	282	(1)
Lights	282	(6)
Illumination Models	288	(2)
Java 3D Lighting Models	290	(4)
Atmospheric Attenuation and Depth Cueing	294	(3)
Texture Mapping	297	(18)
Behavior and Interaction	315	(30)
Introduction	316	(1)
Behavior	316	(7)
Interaction	323	(11)
Behavior and Picking	334	(11)
Animation	345	(34)
Introduction	346	(1)
Alpha Objects	346	(4)
Interpolators	350	(11)
Morphing	361	(5)
LOD	366	(4)
Billboard	370	(9)
Additional 3D Topics	379	(76)
Introduction	380	(1)
3D Curves	380	(4)
Surfaces	384	(6)
Sound	390	(4)
Shadows	394	(5)
Geometry Change	399	(6)
Off Screen Rendering	405	(4)
3D Textures	409	(10)
Appendixes
Appendix A	419	(24)
Appendix B	443	(12)
Index	455