{"product_id":"nonphotorealistic-computer-graphics-modeling-rendering-and-animation-the-morgan-kaufmann-series-in-computer-graphics-9781558607873","title":"Non-Photorealistic Computer Graphics: Modeling  Rendering  and Animation (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven as developments in photorealistic computer graphics continue to affect our work and leisure activities  practitioners and researchers are devoting more and more attention to non-photorealistic (NPR) techniques for generating images that appear to have been created by hand. These efforts benefit every field in which illustrationsthanks to their ability to clarify  emphasize  and convey very precise meaningsoffer advantages over photographs. These fields include medicine  architecture  entertainment  education  geography  publishing  and visualization.Non-Photorealistic Computer Graphics is the first and only resource to examine non-photorealistic efforts in depth  providing detailed accounts of the major algorithms  as well as the background information and implementation advice readers need to make headway with these increasingly important techniques.Already  an estimated 10% of computer graphics users require some form of non-photorealism. Strothotte and Schlechtwegs important new book is designed and destined to be the standard NPR reference for this large  diverse  and growing group of professionals. Hard-to-find information needed by a wide range and growing number of computer graphics programmers and applications users. Traces NPR principles and techniques back to their origins in human vision and perception. Focuses on areas that stand to benefit most from advances in NPR  including medical and architectural illustration  cartography  and data visualization. Presents algorithms for two and three-dimensional effects  using pseudo-code where needed to clarify complex steps. Helps readers attain pen-and-ink  pencil-sketch  and painterly effects  in addition to other styles. Explores specific challenges for NPRincluding \"wrong\" marks  deformation  natural media  artistic technique  lighting  and dimensionality. Includes a series of programming projects in which readers can apply the books concepts and algorithms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652145471541,"sku":"ByrdShop_1558607870","price":96.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781558607873.jpg?v=1781849517","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/nonphotorealistic-computer-graphics-modeling-rendering-and-animation-the-morgan-kaufmann-series-in-computer-graphics-9781558607873","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}