An Introduction to NURBS: With Historical PerspectiveThe latest from a computer graphics pioneer, An Introduction to NURBS is the ideal resource for anyone seeking a theoretical and practical understanding of these very important curves and surfaces. Beginning with Bézier curves, the book develops a lucid explanation of NURBS curves, then does the same for surfaces, consistently stressing important shape design properties and the capabilities of each curve and surface type. Throughout, it relies heavily on illustrations and fully worked examples that will help you grasp key NURBS concepts and deftly apply them in your work. Supplementing the lucid, point-by-point instructions are illuminating accounts of the history of NURBS, written by some of its most prominent figures. Whether you write your own code or simply want deeper insight into how your computer graphics application works, An Introduction to NURBS will enhance and extend your knowledge to a degree unmatched by any other resource.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Curve and Surface Representation | 1 |
Chapter 2 Bézier Curves | 17 |
Chapter 3 Bspline Curves | 43 |
Chapter 4 Rational Bspline Curves | 129 |
Chapter 5 Bézier Surfaces | 155 |
Chapter 6 Bspline Surfaces | 179 |
Chapter 7 Rational Bspline Surfaces | 209 |
Appendices | 263 |
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About the Author | 323 |
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Fundamentals of Computer Graphics Peter Shirley,Michael Ashikhmin,Steve Marschner No preview available - 2005 |