The popularity of special effects movies and video games has introduced thousands of new terms, techniques, and software applications to both the computing professional and the general user. These graphics creations represent a convergence of expertise from several subject areas, resulting in a lack of familiarity with many terms. This unique dictionary is a comprehensive reference for the diverse fields of computer graphics and game development. It includes over 4,000 definitions and 1,000 illustrations.
KEY FEATURES
* Includes a companion CD-ROM with over 1,000 full color images, animations, movies, and additional explanatory items
* Provides a reference for computer graphics and game development, defining terms and references seldom found in other computer dictionaries
* Also defines terms and techniques from popular software applications
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS General Minimum Requirements. PC: 486 or higher; Windows 95 or later; MAC OS 8.5 or later; 16 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; Web browser; mouse or pointing device; VGA monitor. Illustration files (e.g., .jpeg, .tiff, etc.) require a graphics viewing application. Many animated files on the CD-ROM require their respective graphics applications.
About the Author
Roger Stevens is a veteran graphics programmer and author of several books, including Graphics Programming with Java, 2/E. He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and resides in New Mexico.
