Mathematical Optimization in Computer Graphics and Vision
- 1st Edition - April 18, 2008
- Latest edition
- Authors: Luiz Velho, Paulo Carvalho, Jonas Gomes, Luiz de Figueiredo
- Language: English
Mathematical optimization is used in nearly all computer graphics applications, from computer vision to animation. This book teaches readers the core set of techniques that ev… Read more
Description
Description
Mathematical optimization is used in nearly all computer graphics applications, from computer vision to animation. This book teaches readers the core set of techniques that every computer graphics professional should understand in order to envision and expand the boundaries of what is possible in their work.
Study of this authoritative reference will help readers develop a very powerful tool- the ability to create and decipher mathematical models that can better realize solutions to even the toughest problems confronting computer graphics community today.
Key features
Key features
- Distills down a vast and complex world of information on optimization into one short, self-contained volume especially for computer graphics
- Helps CG professionals identify the best technique for solving particular problems quickly, by categorizing the most effective algorithms by application
- Keeps readers current by supplementing the focus on key, classic methods with special end-of-chapter sections on cutting-edge developments
Readership
Readership
Professionals, students and researchers in computer graphics, computer vision, animation, visualization, and image processing
Table of contents
Table of contents
Computer GraphicsOptimization: an overviewOptimization and computer graphicsVariational optimizationContinuous optimizationCombinatorial optimizationGlobal OptimizationProbability and Optimization
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 18, 2008
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
Luiz Velho
Author
Luiz Velho works with Jonas Gomes at IMPA, also as a computer graphics researcher.
Affiliations and expertise
Instituto de Matematica Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), BrazilPaulo Carvalho
Author
Affiliations and expertise
Instituto de Matematica Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), BrazilJonas Gomes
Author
Jonas Gomes is a computer graphics researcher at the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA), Brazil.
Affiliations and expertise
Instituto de Matematica Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), BrazilLuiz de Figueiredo
Author
Affiliations and expertise
Instituto de Matematica Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), Brazil