Virtual Reality Systems (Siggraph Series) [Hardcover]

John Vince (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201876876 | ISBN-13: 978-0201876871 | Publication Date: April 1995

Virtual Reality Systems is an accessible introduction to the underlying technologies: real-time computer graphics, color displays and simulation software used to create today's virtual environment systems. It provides a balanced coverage of both hardware and software issues. Optional explanations of the underlying mathematical algorithms and techniques are included.

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Virtual Reality Systems is an accessible introduction to the underlying technologies: real-time computer graphics, color displays and simulation software used to create today's virtual environment systems. It provides a balanced coverage of both hardware and software issues. Optional explanations of the underlying mathematical algorithms and techniques are included.

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About the Author

About John Vince

John Vince is a research consultant at Rediffusion Simulation Ltd. He has written several books on topics in computer graphics including 3D Computer Anima for Addison-Wesley and presented tutorials on the subject world-wide.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 388 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201876876
• ISBN-13: 978-0201876871
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,739,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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