homework1

Introduction to Computer Graphics

Review portions of a selection (at least THREE) of the following SIGGRAPH video tapes. Space your selection over the representative years. Write a 2-page summary (total, typed or word-processed) which includes which tapes and segments were viewed (be specific) and how the graphic images differed. Be certain to reference specific segments of the tapes viewed by name. Due: Thur., March 18, 1997

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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

  1. What is the quality of the image? (Jagged, smooth)
  2. Is the image solid or wire-frame?
  3. Is the 3-D image a real 3-D or a faked one using 2-D? Support your answer (i.e., what clues did you use?).
  4. How is color used?
  5. Is there animation?
  6. How complex are the images?
  7. How has computer graphics changed over the years represented here?
March 5th, 1997