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. RELATED ENGINEERING BRANCHES 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 APP FEATURES • 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 • One-click access to related engineering books WHO IS THIS APP FOR? Diploma and degree students, BE/BTech, BCA, BSc and MCA learners, teachers, software developers and computer engineering professionals. Use this free Computer Graphics ebook as a syllabus companion, tutorial and quick reference for graphics algorithms, computer displays and 2D transformations. Share feedback and suggestions for future updates.