Background
Foley, James David was born on July 20, 1942 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Marvin Winfield and Stella Elizabeth (Ziegler) Foley.
( Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice, Third Edit...)
Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice, Third Edition, remains the most authoritative introduction to the field. The first edition, the original “Foley and van Dam,” helped to define computer graphics and how it could be taught. The second edition became an even more comprehensive resource for practitioners and students alike. This third edition has been completely rewritten to provide detailed and up-to-date coverage of key concepts, algorithms, technologies, and applications. The authors explain the principles, as well as the mathematics, underlying computer graphics–knowledge that is essential for successful work both now and in the future. Early chapters show how to create 2D and 3D pictures right away, supporting experimentation. Later chapters, covering a broad range of topics, demonstrate more sophisticated approaches. Sections on current computer graphics practice show how to apply given principles in common situations, such as how to approximate an ideal solution on available hardware, or how to represent a data structure more efficiently. Topics are reinforced by exercises, programming problems, and hands-on projects. This revised edition features • New coverage of the rendering equation, GPU architecture considerations, and importance- sampling in physically based rendering • An emphasis on modern approaches, as in a new chapter on probability theory for use in Monte-Carlo rendering • Implementations of GPU shaders, software rendering, and graphics-intensive 3D interfaces • 3D real-time graphics platforms–their design goals and trade-offs–including new mobile and browser platforms • Programming and debugging approaches unique to graphics development The text and hundreds of figures are presented in full color throughout the book. Programs are written in C++, C#, WPF, or pseudocode–whichever language is most effective for a given example. Source code and figures from the book, testbed programs, and additional content will be available from the authors' website (cgpp.net) or the publisher's website (informit.com/title/9780321399526). Instructor resources will be available from the publisher. The wealth of information in this book makes it the essential resource for anyone working in or studying any aspect of computer graphics.
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(The long-awaited second edition of this book has been com...)
The long-awaited second edition of this book has been completely rewritten to provide the most comprehensive authoritative and up-to-date coverage of the field---making it the standard computer graphics reference work for the 1990s. The authors provide a unique combination of current concepts and practical applications. The important algorithms in 2D and 3D graphics are detailed for easy implementation.
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This adaptation of the definitive book in the field (Computer Graphics, Second Edition by Foley, et al.,) provides a more concise, less expensive introduction to computer graphics. While retaining the currency and accuracy of the larger work, coverage has been trimmed to the essential topics. Explanations of key concepts have been expanded and further illustrated, assuming less background on the part of the reader. This brief version uses C as the programming language for all worked examples. An Introduction to Computer Graphics does not replace the highly regarded Second Edition of Foley, et al., but simply offers professionals the option of a briefer, less expensive version.
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In this book the authors explore multiple perspectives on the field of computer graphic: the user's, the application programmer's, the package implementor's , and hardware designer's.
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consultant computer science educator
Foley, James David was born on July 20, 1942 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Marvin Winfield and Stella Elizabeth (Ziegler) Foley.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1964; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1969.
Group manager, Information Control Systems, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1969-1970;
assistant professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1970-1976;
senior systems analyst, bureau of Census, Washington, 1976-1977;
associate professor, George Washington University, Washington, 1977-1981;
professor, George Washington University, Washington, 1981-1990;
department chairman electrical engineering and computer science, George Washington University, Washington, 1988-1990;
professor, Georgia Institute Technology, Atlanta, since 1991;
director, Graphics Visualization and Usability Center, Atlanta, 1991-1996;
director, Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratory (MERL), Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1996-1997;
executive vice president, Mitsubishi Electric Information Technology Center American, Cambridge, 1996-1997;
chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Electric Information Technology Center American, Cambridge, since 1998. President Computer Graphics Cons., Washington, 1979-1996. Member industry program advising committee NAS, since 1997.
Board directors Mitsubishi American.
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Board directors Patriot Trails council Girl Scouts. United States, 1998-1999. Fellow: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Computing Research Association (board directors since 1996, treasurer 1998—2000, chairman 2001-2005), Association for Computing Machinery.
Member: Association for Computing Machinery/Computer-Human Interaction Academy (Special Interest Group for Graphs Coons award 1997), National Computer Graphics Association (board directors 1982-1984), Special Interest Group for Graphics (vice chairman 1973-1975), Human Factors Society.
Married Mary Louise Herrmann, August 22, 1964. Children: Heather, Jennifer.