Components of Reality

Synopsis

Relates to the course textbook. Looks at how to generate realistic images with computer graphics and how to modify reality in a computer model. Section 5.1 HIDDEN SURFACE REMOVAL, RAY TRACING AND SHADOWS, forms a sequel to Section 2.1, using a ‘block world’ of polyhedral objects; 5.2 COMPONENTS OF REALITY looks at future development both in the generation of images and in the interpretation of reality, showing examples of computer-generated images of man-made objects.

Series

Computer Aided Design, Course T363

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 57 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Textbook ‘Principles of Computer Aided Design’, edited by J Rooney and P Steadman (Pitman), ISBN 0 273 03672 0.

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

computer-aided design; computer graphics; three-dimensional geometry; virtual reality

Credits

Producer

Philip Ashby

Cast

Philip Steadman

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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