Beginner's Guide to Computer Graphics

This web essay contains a brief description of a range of computer graphics ideas and techniques. This is a guide primarily designed for those who have not had much experience with computer graphic authoring and wish to get a kick start into the subject.

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Contents

Pixel Graphics - The Final Form

Color Palettes - Let there be Color!

Image Compression Formats - Make it Practical

Techniques in Pixel Graphics

Vector Graphics

3D Graphics

Animation

Feedback

We welcome any feedback, ammendments (and even corrections :-) to this document. Send mail to Jonathan Merritt, jsm@ecr.mu.oz.au with comments.


Copyright ©, WARPAX Web Design, 1998.
Written by Jonathan Merritt.
Graphics created using PovRAY raytracer and Paint Shop Pro (reg. version).
Last updated Oct. 14, 1998.