Introduction to Aug 02, 2011 Computer Graphics

Dr. Mohammed Rajik Khan

[khanmr@nitrkl.ac.in]

What is Computer Graphics?

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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Aug 02, 2011

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers

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On set: Pyrotechnics Aug 02,

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Bugs:

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers

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The Final Stage: Burning the bugs Aug 02, 2011

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Batman & Robin: Aug The 02, Love Dust 2011

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Batman & Robin: Aug The 02, Love Dust 2011

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Definition
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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Batman & Robin: Aug The 02, Love Dust 2011

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Definition
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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Batman & Robin: Aug The 02, Love Dust 2011

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Courtesy of Buf Compagnie

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Definition
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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Batman & Robin: Aug The 02, Love Dust 2011

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Courtesy of Buf Compagnie

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Definition
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Producing pictures or images using a computer Starship Troopers Batman & Robin: Aug The 02, Love Dust 2011

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Courtesy of Buf Compagnie

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What is Computer Graphics?

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Algorithms for Visual Simulations

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What is Computer Graphics?

Refers to any computer device or program that makes a computer capable of displaying and manipulating pictures (Webopedia). n The creation of, manipulation of, analysis of, and interaction with pictorial representations of objects and data using computers (Dictionary of Computing). n Computer Graphics involves display, manipulation and storage of pictures and experimental data for proper visualization using a computer. n Pictorial synthesis of real and/or imaginary objects from their computer-based models (or datasets).
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Main Themes / Core Elements

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Imaging
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Representing 2D images Representing 3D objects Constructing 2D images from 3D models Simulating changes over time

Modeling
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Rendering
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Animation
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Imaging
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Warping Metamorphosis Non-Photorealistic Rendering

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Warping

Courtesy of Princeton Univ.

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Metamorphosis (Morphing)

Image 0 Image 1

Warp 0 Warp 1

Result

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Metamorphosis (Morphing)

Image 0 Image 1

Warp 0 Warp 1

Result

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Polygon Morphing

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Polygon Morphing

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Non-Photorealistic Rendering

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Modeling
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Shape Description & Design Surface Modeling / Solid Modeling

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Rendering
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Simulating Behavior of Lights & Image Formation

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Animation
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Motion Representation & Control

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History
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1963: Sutherland First Graphics Workstation (SKETCHPAD ) 1969: First SIGGRAPH (ACM) Early 1970s: Raster Graphics, Shading, Illumination Late 1970s: Texture Mapping, Ray Tracing Early 1980s: Realism in Rendering Late 1980s: Physically Based Animation 1989: Tin Toy (Pixar) wins Academy Award 1990s: Interaction, Scientific Visualization, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Multimedia, etc. 2000s: Real-time Visualization of Large Data Sets, Data Compression, Vision and Graphics, etc.

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Display Hardware
Vector displays n 1963 modified oscilloscope n 1974 Evans and Sutherland Picture System Raster displays n 1975 Evans and Sutherland frame buffer n 1980s cheap frame buffers bit-mapped personal computers n 1990s liquid-crystal displays laptops n 2000s micro-mirror projectors digital cinema Other n stereo, head-mounted displays n autostereoscopic displays n tactile, haptic, sound
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Input Hardware
2D n light pen, tablet, mouse, joystick, track ball, touch panel, etc. n 1970s & 80s - CCD analog image sensor + frame grabber n 1990s & 2000s - CMOS digital sensor + in-camera processing high-X imaging (dynamic range, resolution, depth of field,) 3D n 3D trackers n multiple cameras n active rangefinders other n data gloves n voice
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Why Computer Graphics?

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Computer Graphics is ubiquitous About 50% of the brain neurons are associated with vision To provide a focused interdisciplinary experience for students from various fields as the subject involves the knowledge of Computer science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Art and design The interdisciplinary approach is valuable because every newly designed engineering product has to be visualized, modeled, simulated prior to implementation/manufacture.

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Applications
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Display of Information Design Simulation Computer Art Entertainment Virtual Reality Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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Display of Information
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Graphics for Scientific, Engineering, and Medical Data

Nebula

Medical Image

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[Courtesy to Graphics Lab @ Korea University]

Design
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Graphics for Engineering (CAD/CAM) and Architectural System Design of Building, Automobile, Aircraft, Machine etc.

AutoCAD 2002
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Interior Design
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Simulation
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Computer-Generated Models of Physical, Financial and Economic Systems for Educational Aids

Flight Simulator
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Mars Rover Simulator

[Courtesy to Graphics Lab @ Korea University]

Computer Art
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Graphics for Artist

Metacreation Painter
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Entertainment
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Graphics for Movies, Video Games, etc.

Final Fantasy

Online Game

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Virtual Reality
User interacts with objects in a 3D scene. n Equipment training (pilots, surgeons, etc.).
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Whats Our Scope?

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Not a Tutorial on Commercial Software

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3DMax, Maya, Photoshop, etc.

Not about Graphics Business

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3D online-game, E-commerce, etc.

Graphics
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Imaging (basics only) Modeling (in detail) Rendering and Animation (Self study)

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Term Projects
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Create your own graphics art Preferably moving pictures or Implementation of any Computer Graphics / CAD Journal paper Proposal last week of January Demonstration before final exam 1 or 2 person(s) / 1 team

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