Computer graphics is a dynamic and essential field within computing that involves the creation, manipulation, and rendering of visual content using computers.

1. Introduction to
Computer Graphics
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2. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
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3. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 On set: Pyrotechnics
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4. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Bugs:
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5. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 The Final Stage: Burning the bugs
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6. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
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7. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
Courtesy of Buf Compagnie
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8. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
Courtesy of Buf Compagnie
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9. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
Courtesy of Buf Compagnie
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10. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
Courtesy of Buf Compagnie
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11. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
Courtesy of Buf Compagnie
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12. What is Computer Graphics? (1/2)
 Definition
 Producing pictures or images using a computer
 Example
 Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above
 Batman & Robin: The Love Dust
Courtesy of Buf Compagnie
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13. What is Computer Graphics? (2/2)
 Imaging
 Representing 2D images
 Modeling
 Representing 3D objects
 Rendering
 Constructing 2D images from 3D models
 Animation
 Simulating changes over time
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14. TYPES OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS
 Computer graphics is the creation and manipulation of
pictures with the aid of computer.
 There are two types of computer graphics.
1. Interactive computer OR Active graphics
2. Non-interactive graphics OR passive computer graphics
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15. TYPES OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS…
1. Interactive computer graphics:
 The computer graphics in which the observer has some
control over the image by providing him with an input device
so that he can signal his request to computer.
Example: Video games.
 Interactive computer graphics involves two way
communication between computer and user.
 The user gives signals to computer through the input device and
computer can modify the displayed picture accordingly.
 In this way we maintain conversation or dialogue with the
computer.
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16. TYPES OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS…
2. Non-interactive computer graphics:
 The computer graphics in which the observer has no
control over the image.
 Example: Titles shown on TV.
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17. Applications of Graphics:
 Computers have become powerful tool for the rapid and
economical production of pictures.
 Computer graphics are used in several areas such as…
 Science
 Engineering
 Medicine
 Business
 Industry
 Government
 Art
 Entertainment
 Advertising
 Education and training
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18. Computer Aided Design (CAD):
 A major use of computer graphics is in design process
particularly for engineering and architectural systems.
 Computer aided design referred as CAD methods are now
routinely used in the design of buildings, automobiles,
aircraft, space craft and textiles etc.,
 Useful for testing performance of a vehicle.
 System in virtual reality environments.
 Realistic renderings of design process.
 Realistic 3D renderings of building designs.
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19. Presentation Graphics:
 Presentation graphics used to produce illustration for
reports or generate 35mm slides etc.,
 These graphics are commonly used to summarize and
economic data for research reports, managerial reports,
consumer information bulletins etc.,
 Example:
bar charts,
line graphs and
 pie charts.
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20. Computer Art:
 Computer graphics methods are widely used in both fine
art and commercial art applications.
 Artists uses variety of computer methods including
 special purpose hardware,
 paint brush programs,etc.,
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21. Entertainment:
 Computer graphics methods are now commonly used in
making motion pictures, music videos and television
shows.
 Sometimes graphics are displayed by themselves
 i.e., computer animation and sometimes graphics objects are
combined with the actors and live scenes.
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22. Education and Training:
 Computer generated models of physical, financial and
economic systems are often used as educational aids.
 For some training applications special system are designed.
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23. Visualization:
 Producing graphical representations for scientific,
engineering and medical data sets and processes is
generally referred to as scientific visualization.
 For commerce, industry and other non-scientific areas data
sets and processes is generally referred to as business
visualization.
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24. Image processing:
 Image processing apply techniques to modify or interpret
existing pictures such as photographs and TV scans.
 Two principal applications of image processing are
 1. Improving picture quality
 2. Machine perception of visual information as used in
robotics.
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25. Display of Information
 Graphics for Scientific, Engineering, and Medical Data
Medical Image
Nebula
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26. Design
 Graphics for Engineering and Architectural System
 Design of Building, Automobile, Aircraft, Machine etc.
AutoCAD 2002 Interior Design
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27. Simulation
 Computer-Generated Models of Physical, Financial
and Economic Systems for Educational Aids
Flight Simulator Mars Rover Simulator
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28. Computer Art
 Graphics for Artist
Metacreation Painter
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29. Entertainment
 Graphics for Movie, Game, VR etc.
Final Fantasy
Online Game
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