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This volume contains the proceedings of the 17th Spring Conference on Computer Graphics (SCCG 2001). ... Read more

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This comprehensive work merges two of the hottest topicsin computer science: parallel computing and computing graphics. ... Read more

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Explains the basics of computer graphics
This book was written in 1984 and explains how to create graphics using the BASIC programming language.For most computer users today, this is not helpful since many programs do the work for you.For computer enthusiasts who still tinker with the BASIC programming language, this could be helpful.

This book not only explains the basic routines needed to create the graphics, but it explains the mathematics involved and shows diagrams to help you visualize what you will be creating.Some of the ideas covered in this book are animation, analytic geometry, and three-dimensional graphics.

If you have a fairly good grounding in mathematics, this book could be of use to computer enthusiasts.If you let the software do the work for you, then this book will not help you. ... Read more

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Instructions for creating simple and advanced graphics using BASIC on the Atari computer. Includes suggestions for projects. ... Read more

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Comprehensive, cross-platform, DIY guide to the creation of a wide range of graphic effects: from the scanning and manipulation of photographs to exciting 3D graphics and the creative use of typography. Benefit from a design professional's experience, not the software vendors!

Part one leads you through a summary of the rapid advances in graphic design software and hardware now available to the PC or Mac user, followed by a structured overview of the rich array of resources to the digital designer in the form of drawing, painting and 3D applications, clipart, photolibraries, scanned images, digital photographs and new Internet sources.

Part Two is structured in the form of a series of Workshop sessions. Each session explains in simple language the methods and techniques used to create the wide variety of over 300 graphic design examples included in the book. The examples are based on a wide range of popular PC and Mac applications, covering vector drawing, painting, scanning, photoeditng, use of special effect filters and the creation of 3D effects.

Ken Pender is a freelance graphic arts professional. He has also worked for 25 years with IBM and was Manager of their European Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Centre in Germany.

Benefit from a designer's point of view, not the software vendors
Clear and easy to follow workshop format with over 300 graphic examples to show you how it's done
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The X is the dominant window system under Unix, and X serversare available for Microsoft Windows, thus enabling graphics over anetwork in the PC world. This book provides an overview of the XWindow System, focusing on characteristics that have significantimpact on the development of both application programs and widgets. Itpays special attention to applications that go beyond graphical userinterfaces (GUIs), such as visualization and imaging programs; issuesaffecting video games; and designing widgets with a complexappearance. While the book does not assume previous knowledge of X, itis intended for experienced programmers, especially those who want towrite programs that go beyond simple GUIs. ... Read more

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The Arts and Crafts Computer shows you how to use your personal computer, scanner, digital camera and color printer as artist tools to create beautiful graphics and artful objects for your home, school and work. You'll learn how to:

• Understand the basics of digital image-editing, typesetting and graphic design.
• Gather the right tools, both digital and traditional.
• Use the new inkjet printing media including cloth, decals, stickers, magnets, transparencies and more.
• Work with art materials safely, avoid computer-related stress and find environmentally-friendly materials.
• Create unique greeting cards and envelopes, artist books, games, toys, home decorations and gifts.

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So Happy to have this book!!
I had a copy of this book as a gift from my son. I loved it. I let someone borrow it.. Never got it back.I was so happy I found it and thanks so much for sending it so fast!!

Good resource if you are computer literate
This is a good reference for general information about using a computer to enhance or create art. The author mainly uses Adobe products, such as Photoshop and Illustrator for editing images and graphics. Before you will be able to create these projects, you have to be familiar with your software AND have software to create some of the effect (image editor, paint and graphics program). If you are looking for a book that specifically tells you how to do these things, that will not be found here. You have to be "computer-literate" and software-literate to get the most from this book.

There is a lot of good information provided and several projects are shown using illustrations and photographs, not in a step-by-step format.

starting point for computer crafts
Ashford knows the art of computer craftmaking and provides the reader with very good starting points for crafts that intertwine computer and manual art. Regarding hardware/software she clearly favors Mac/Adobe, so her recommendations reflect this.In spite of this slant, she gives some helpful overviews of the technological side of various formats, graphic standards, etc.
Want to intermingle computer graphics with your arts and crafts?Here's a good starting point.

Restoring modesty to the artist's tool enriches everyone
The potential of the computer in craft has been seriously damaged by the excitement computers have generated.A parallel can be found when the Russian novelist Tolstoy was given a dictaphone to help speed up his writing.After a few weeks he threw it out the window.His neighbor asked if it didn't work.Tolstoy's reply was "It worked fine, but I got so excited using it I couldn't write." For almost two decades a generation of designers have succumbed to the excitement and hype of the computer without significantly adding any real content or substance to their work under the digitized banner.It is time for that to change, and Janet Ashford is a winning harbinger of that change.

It doesn't help matters that most design software seems to be written by the left-brain dominant spouses of craft practitioners...well intentioned souls with no sense of the real kinesthetics of working color, form, texture.

Janet Ashford has navigated through the difficult middle course between technology and entrancement.She draws!She creates custom palettes in her application software!She doesn't hit you over the head or talk down to the reader.Perhaps her experience of designing for and with her daughter has given her the wonderful tone of teaching someone she likes, who is lacking in knowledge but not in ability.That is a prized gift in any teacher, and Ashford has it mastered.

She has maintained her enthusiasm, her innocent pleasure in sharing the joys of color and pattern, line, light and form.She is conscientious in gathering really useful resources together into a book that can pay off in serious fun the first weekend you get to use it, without resorting to false expectations. Buy the book.Use the example.You, and your craft, will be enriched without hype or over-simplification.Serious artists and craftspeople do not expect the tool to do the real work of creation for them.This book is written for the serious artists and craftspeople at any stage of their careers...from about 9 years old on up.

An Inspiring Book
I can't say enough great things about this book.It's full of interesting projects to try, and the design of the book itself is great, light and airy, despite being packed with useful information.

You'll need some software to try the projects in it, an image editor of some kind and a printer. But that's all you need for most of the projects described.Janet Ashford has really creative ideas for transforming every day objects like metal tins and boxes, using computer designs.

I can just about guarantee, if you're artistic at all and you buy this book, you'll not only enjoy it, but you'll wind up designing some really amazing things as a result! ... Read more

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Get beyond the basics with PowerPoint 2007

Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level with help from this highly visual, easy-to-follow guide. PowerPoint 2007 Graphics & Animation Made Easy shows you how to enhance your presentations with everything from bullets and tables to dynamic slides that come to life on the screen. You'll learn to use the latest tools and techniques such as WordArt, SmartArt, charts, audio, and motion graphics. Discover how easy it is to build professional presentations with rich images, special effects, and high-impact animations that will capture your audience's attention every time you present.

• Design unique layouts customized for your needs
• Create memorable photo albums with captions, textures, and themes
• Add and manipulate clip art
• Display data in graphically rich tables and charts
• Enhance text with fills, outlines, and artistic effects using WordArt
• Highlight important points, people, and objects with shapes
• Transform content into dynamic graphics using SmartArt
• Add punch to your presentations with movies and sound
• Create custom animations and impressive special effects
• Import Excel content quickly and easily into PowerPoint slides

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Rapid advances in 3-D scientific visualization have made a major impact on the display of behavior. The use of 3-D has become a key component of both academic research and commercial product development in the field of engineering design. Computer Visualization presents a unified collection of computer graphics techniques for the scientific visualization of behavior. The book combines a basic overview of the fundamentals of computer graphics with a practitioner-oriented review of the latest 3-D graphics display and visualization techniques. Each chapter is written by well-known experts in the field. The first section reviews how computer graphics visualization techniques have evolved to work with digital numerical analysis methods. The fundamentals of computer graphics that apply to the visualization of analysis data are also introduced. The second section presents a detailed discussion of the algorithms and techniques used to visualize behavior in 3-D, as static, interactive, or animated imagery. It discusses the mathematics of engineering data for visualization, as well as providing the current methods used for the display of scalar, vector, and tensor fields. It also examines the more general issues of visualizing a continuum volume field and animating the dimensions of time and motion in a state of behavior. The final section focuses on production visualization capabilities, including the practical computational aspects of visualization such as user interfaces, database architecture, and interaction with a model. The book concludes with an outline of successful practical applications of visualization, and future trends in scientific visualization. ... Read more

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The In Business system is the only series that prepares you expressly for your core business classes such as Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Finance and Business Statistics by doing the following:  exposing you to real business files that meet professional standards; providing a useful reference to be used in your business classes;  instructing how to use the software as a tool to accomplish business goals; coverage of the core Office skills that you will need in your business courses. In Business includes tools that will benefit any style of learning. Whether you need to reference specific skills for another course or understand how to utilize Microsoft Office to complete your business objectives, In Business will allow you to apply these skills directly to your own education and career aspirations. Presenting with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 In Business, Core, 1/e, covers the following topics: introduction to PowerPoint; creating a basic presentation; enhancing and delivering your presentation; and applying core competencies.  Ideal for business students and professionals.

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A handbook for delivering high-performance Windows applications using Win32 GDI and Direct Draw. Completely demystifies the creation of Windows graphics. The CD-ROM contains system-level tools, kernel mode drivers, sample code, and C++ classes. System requirements: Windows 95+, CD-ROM drive. DLC: Computer graphics. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

Excellent product and delivery
This is a must have resource for anyone wanting to know what goes on underneath the covers. It is well written and has examples to reference.

Used Book Looking Brand New
Received the book earlier than expected.
Also did'nt expect it to look like brand new since I bought it used.

i whish i can give it more than 5 starts
This book is the best of the kind.
With 1000+ pages, this book is a very broad and deep interview of windows graphics system. This book is for advanced developers. It does not teach you hand by hand how to draw a text, how to draw a window..., instead, this book is for the person who want to know how Microsoft implemented the Win32 graphics system.This book includes many windows internals and undocumented stuff.
I want to say thanks and show respect to the author 'Feng Yuan', for his kindness to publish the knowledge.

Keep in mind this book was published in 2001, I whish there will be a 2nd version, which include the new changes in Windows XP, and include details of the OpenGL's connection with GRE. And about the new Longhorn graphics engine.

Best book on Windows GDI
This the most extensive, best explained Windows GDI book ever read by me! I hereby highly recommend this book to everyone who is doing GDI intensive work.

Great job, Yuan!

Excellent Coverage, Poorly Written
After spending several weeks going over the contents of this book, I do not recommend it to the beginning or intermediate readers.Feng Yuan insight into the Visual C++ environment is excellent; however, he does a very poor job with organizing and explaining the topic to the average reader.

I had a hard time following his technical jargon; it was no different than reading the MSDN help manual, which was really cut and dry.If it was his intent to write this book as a reference manual to demonstrate the features of GDI or for the advance developer (who probably doesn't need it to begin with), then he did a very good job.However, developers, like myself, who is just getting into GDI it just left me chasing the bandwagon.

The sample code had little or no comments; it was difficult trying to match his explanation to the code sample because he would write the explanation in its entirety and then provide the code sample at the end.Feng, if your reading this, please provide the code explanation in the context that it is being referenced.I had a hard time referring back to your code sample while following your explanations.

If you are a developer of C++, I recommend Kris Jamsa who does a very good job of organizing and structuring his books.If only Kris wrote a book on GDI, I would have opted for it than this one. ... Read more

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The world is inherently complex and multimedia in nature. The development of computer systems to tackle real-world problems is an extremely difficult task. As computers capable of manipulating multimedia information are becoming more powerful and commonplace, larger and more complex systems are increasingly being built. To fully comprehend the complexity of such undertakings, proper modelling of multimedia information and systems must be carried out. A model provides a high-level abstraction of the system in which the implementation is based upon. It permits the desirable properties of the system to be extracted and analyzed and also provides a uniform framework for integration between different systems, and for interactions between the system and human users. This volume is devoted to the discussion of effective modelling of multimedia information and systems for a wide range of applications. It aims to provide common modelling frameworks for the integration of the diverse subjects in the field of multimedia information. ... Read more

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Great graphics make all the difference when it comes to successful Web pages. At the same time, unattractive, slow-loading graphics earn you the scorn of Net surfers everywhere. Now, thanks to Web Graphics For Dummies, you can beautify your Web site while remaining a Netizen in good standing.In this easy-to-understand reference, Internet expert and professional designer Linda Richards not only explains what you need to know about GIFs, JPEGs, and other graphic formats but also shows you how toCreate Web graphics by using professional tools (like Adobe Photoshop) or surprisingly sophisticated shareware tools (like Paint Shop Pro)Locate graphics online that you can use with impunityMake clickable image-map graphics for creative navigationUse transparent backgrounds and interlacing effectivelyProduce animated graphics easilyPlus, Web Graphics For Dummies comes complete with a bonus CD-ROM containing demo and shareware programs, such as Adobe PageMill, TextureMill, Mapedit, and WebPainter. ... Read more

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Total Beginner's Book
If you're a total beginner, and I do mean total, you'll find this book useful. Also, you're better off if you're a Mac user. What I can't understand is how can you discuss graphics when everything is black andwhite? At least, the parts concerned with colors shouldn't be black andwhite, don't you think?

Too basic
This book contains a few interesting chapters, but most of it is just space-filler.There's some good info about how to minimize the size of your graphics, but very little about how to actually make your graphic inthe first place!

The author should have chosen a couple of graphicprograms (ie Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro) and shown actual examples ofdifferent techniques that work well for web graphics (ie how to makelettering appear to glow or shimmer, liquid and fire effects, etc).Alsosome info on using scanned images would have been useful.

If you'recompletely new to graphics then you may learn something from it (get thebook out of the library, it's not work buying), otherwise don't bother.

Funny & Englightening
Web Graphics for Dummies is entirely fun as well as enlightening. I learned a lot not only about creating graphics for the web, but also aboutthe Internet in general. The demo programs on the CD are very useful andhelped me make a decision about what programs to buy. I liked this one alot!

Not in a league with other "Dummies Tech Press" titles
I was extremely disappointed in Weg Graphics for Dummies, especially in comparison with other books in the "Dummies" series. Usually I find these books a great way to get a jump-start on a new technology, butnot this time. First, it seems ludicrous to publish a book on web graphicsthat is completely B&W. Several lessons on color refer to the B&Wimages in the book to demonstrate...DUH! The print quality in general wasinferior, making the graphic examples literally useless in many cases.Frequently you are unable to distinguish between the "before" and"after" images at all. If you know absolutely nothing about webgraphics, you will at least learn the difference between a .gif and a.jpg...but not a whole lot else. Also, you will be better served by thisbook if you are a Mac user vs. a PC user. If you are looking for a goodoverview on how to create icons, buttons, background borders and seamlesstiles, I suggest finding a book published with some color and some betterexamples. ... Read more

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Written for game programmers and developers, this book covers GPU techniques and supporting applications that are commonly used in games and similar real-time 3D applications. The authors describe the design of programs and systems that can be used to implement games and other applications whose requirements are to render real-time animation sequences (such as walks through complex scenes) at the high quality now available from GPUs.

The text is mainly structured around programming in Cg; but also includes techniques (in C++/OpenGl) that do not map onto GPU hardware. The supplementary CD includes implementation for most of the techniques covered in the book and full source code for an advanced render library in Cg/C++/OpenGL. This library can be used to quickly develop 3D games and applications which make use of the advanced features available in current programmable graphics hardware like GPU based animation, lighting, shadows and special effects. ... Read more

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A pretty book from a distance
I bought this book because, standing in the bookstore thumbing through it, I thought that it seemed like a decent guide to modern GPU effects. The nice high-gloss pages have lots of nice colorful images, and there is a lot of code as well. However, when you actually try to learn something from reading this book, you may hit a roadblock fairly quickly. The problem is that there is precious little space devoted to explaining many of the shaders, and much of that space spells out only the totally obvious anyway, which leaves one doubly frustrated.

As an example, in the bump mapping section, there is a discussion on per fragment L and H computation as a means to getting higher quality results. The first thing to note is the declaration 'v2f IN'. It's noteworthy because 'v2f' is not defined anywhere! Thumbing backwards through the book, it becomes clear that this is some sort of structure for passing data from the vertex to fragment shaders, but not having it defined means you're scratching your head over what exactly is defined. Next, there is this bit of code:

// transform normal to world space
normal.xyz=normalize(normal.x*IN.tangent-normal.y*IN.binormal+normal.z*IN.normal);

WTF? One of the most interesting bits of the whole thing (bringing the normal into world space, as opposed to bringing the light and half angle variables into surface local space), and there is *absolutely no* explanation of why it's done this way or how that tight little snippet of code was derived. None. It's really unbelievable.

As another example, the parallax mapping code has this little snippet

// parallax code
...
float height = tex2D(rmtex,uv).w * 0.06 - 0.03;
...

Once again, WTF? What's with the magic numbers? Of course, once you understand what they mean, it's obvious, but then again, if things like this were obvious, you wouldn't be buying a book on the subject now would you?

The book is not garbage, it just needs to be expanded. It's pretty much impossible to actually learn anything if a particular topic has little more than a title and a few shader fragments thrown at you. I mean, don't get me wrong, writing a book like that would certainly be fun, but it would be of little use to anyone else.

diverse game topics
A trifle surprising that no one else has already reviewed this book. Watt and Policarpo give a nice and current description of the advanced graphics. That are deployed in games. The narrative is a good combination of first principles physics and code examples and screen captures of rendered images. Of course, for motion, the images do this no justice. Still, even the static images should be inspiring to many readers.

Many topics are included. Like how to simulate particle systems. Basically, by discretising Newton's Equations of motion for a set of objects. This has been done for decades in science and engineering. Neat how it is now feasible for gaming. Though one difference is that in gaming, the rendering of the objects has high importance. Whereas for research systems, this was often a minor consideration.

Character animation is another well covered topic. Shows how to relieve the programmer from having to tediously code the motion of a human character in the game. With sophisticated skeletal frameworks that can be animated. An excursion into linear algebra and matrices. ... Read more

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For users of:

Visio 2000 Standard Edition
Visio 2000 Technical Edition
Visio 2000 Professional Edition
Visio 2000 Enterprise Edition

With more than three million users worldwide, Visio is one of the mostsuccessful business graphics software packages on themarket. Visio’s intuitive drag-and-drop approach allows beginnersto create drawings such as diagrams, charts, and schematics. Foradvanced users, Visio contains powerful tools for enhancedproductivity. Ralph Grabowski’s latest title primarily emphasizesthe customization features found in Visio, which enable the user toadapt the software to particular functions. Among these features aremasters and styles, stencils and templates, and theShapeSheet. Step-by-step tutorials guide you through thesecustomization techniques.

Technically reviewed by Judy Lemke at Visio Corp. ... Read more

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Contents too basic for an advanced user book
The first part (chapter 1-3) contains basic informations on Visio (belonging to a starter book and not to an advanced title). The next part is about customizing Shape Sheets and contains a useful reference part ofcustimizing Shapes: The one and only good and useful part of the book (youcould get the most information from Visio help, but sometimes a printedversion is quite useful). The last part has some informations about linkingVisio with a database, but on a top level. As an advanced user, the mostinformation written in the book you'll get from the Visio help or fromtrying out. The book contains too less boosting tips and tricks - i wouldexpect more from this title.

Using VBA to go a step deeper into Visionisn't mentioned once in the book. In my opinion, this topics belongs to anadvanced book - at least some words about the Visio object model. ... Read more

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With today's low-cost digital video cameras, it's easy, cheap, and fun to record your family's special occasions and everyday antics--and keep in touch with those who can't be there to share them with you in person. It's no wonder these tiny cameras are so popular: They retail in the$50-to-$200 range, connect easily to PCs and Macs, and offer endless possibilities.

Whether you're a new or prospective owner, The Little Web Cam Book will help you unlock the potential of these versatile digital tools. Follow the simple instructions in the book, and you'll learn how to choose the best camera, post your footage on the Web, and even create your own personal videoconference with family, friends, and colleagues around the globe. The Little Web Cam Book not only gives you sound technical advice on setting up and getting started, it also offers a wealth of fun project ideas.Amazon.com Review
What would the Internet be without its numberless FishCams,GerbilCams, CoffeeCams, and BuildingCams? The world surely is a betterplace now that we can check out 3Com Park or the Kremlin,approximately live, at any hour of the day or night. Web cams make allthis viewing possible, and The Little Web Cam Book explains howyou can contribute to the visual wonders on the Web.

The LittleWeb Cam Book provides instruction on setting up your own Web cam,but that isn't as technically difficult as it once was. Now softwareis available that simplifies the installation and configurationprocesses.

Author Elisabeth Parker provides all the documentationthe Web publisher needs to publish with ISpy for Windows and SiteCamfor Macintosh. A large portion of The Little Web Cam Bookserves to highlight the creative potential of Web cams by showcasingwhat other cam aficionados have done. You'll find a sizable directoryof online camera sites, plus interviews with the creators of severalfamous cams.

Upon finishing her discussion on automated onlinepublishing with digital cameras, the author turns her attention toother camera activities and projects. Chief among these isvideoconferencing. The Little Web Cam Book covers White PineCU-SeeMe, as well as the freeware version of that program from CornellUniversity. The book also supplies some information on using MicrosoftNetMeeting, BoxTop Software's iVisit, and Mirabilis Software'sICQ. --David Wall ... Read more

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Bring the world into your living room!
Calling this book "The Little Web Cam Book" is a bit of a misnomer. The book is huge, totaling 356 pages including the index. It is crammed full of useful information, lists of webcam sites, and places where one can download everything you need except a camera.

This is a greatbook! Ms Parker's writing style makes it seem like she is right there withyou, explaining each portion. More advanced users will know which parts toskip over, and most chapters stand on their own, so you don't have to readevery word to make sense of later chapters.

This was good for me, sinceI was not the least bit interested in reading about the screen savers orhow to make a photo my background. This part seemed to drag out, but thatis from the viewpoint of an expert; if you have never done those things,you might need to spend the time reading about them. For that reason, thebook spends quite a bit on the basics of these ideas. So if you still havethe same background picture on your desktop that came with it, check outthis portion of the book.

Other chapters cover tips for setting up thecam and choosing the best spots for broadcasting. If you want to startanother "cat-cam" or other pet-related site, it is worth readingher tips on how to make it exciting for your viewers even when the animalsdon't feel like being photographed. There are also some otherconsiderations you might want to read about before you invite anyone andeveryone into your home or office through a live webcam.

Another sectiontells about how to use the still pictures you can capture with a cam tomake GIF animations. This could be for fun, e-mail, or for your web page.The author also goes into creating and editing movies and how to insert GIFanimations and movies into web pages. This could save you from tons ofangry e-mail when your dog refuses to go near the webcam once it's live.

There is a chapter on troubleshooting problems and it seems to be rathercomplete. Just about every problem I can imagine occuring is listed herewith possible solutions and resources.

I expected a list of other peoplewho have webcam, but a nice feature I didn't expect was interviews withsome of the pioneers and leaders in webcamming. This turned out to be quitea treat.

Supplementary information in the book about videoconferencingwas great. I didn't expect to find it here either; the author could havewritten that separately and she and the publisher could have made a lotmore money selling it as another book. They didn't, so I think a "hatsoff" is in order. Thanks!

An Excellent Introduction to Webcamming!
One of the most popular Internet activities to make a splash on our screens recently has been that of "webcamming." Just about anyone can now set up a suitable camera, including a video camera, and publishnearly real-time audio and video clips online for a variety of purposes forprofit, fun, and pleasure. Elisabeth Parker has written The Little Web CamBook to give members of the online community some real insight into howthey can make creative use of this latest Web craze.

Webcamming hasreally taken off during the last two years. Schools, businesses, companies,corporations, and news reporting services have gone online to provide anumber of essential services such as news and weather reporting, onlineeducation, building security, Webcasting, Webconferencing, and themonitoring of children at home and in daycare facilities. Imagine if youwill, being able to log on the Internet and check up on your kids at homeor as they are being cared for by others from the comfort of your office!Other family members will be able to keep in touch hundreds or thousands ofmiles away! Hobbyists have also provided some thoughtful uses as well, suchas wiring homes, offices, and other sites with cameras to provide all sortsof intriguing, but sometimes highly suspect video coverage!

Webcamming has certainly made an impact on our society and Elisabeth Parkerwill walk her readers through the steps necessary to give them theopportunity experience this exciting technology firsthand. She makes anumber of solid recommendations for buying cameras, software, and services,helping her readers to make the better choices and help them save time andmoney in the process. Many of the programs she reviews in the book areavailable online for immediate trial use. Buying, installation, anddetailed operating instructions are provided to get readers up and runningin the shortest amount of time. I can hardly wait to join in the funmyself!

Parker's instruction, laced with humor, her own personalinterest, and the illustrations of John Grimes makes this book fun,enjoyful, and easy to read. Plenty of creative ideas and resourceinformation is provided - be sure to checkout the list of Webcam siteslocated at the back of the book! This book serves as an excellentintroduction to webcamming and is must reading for anyone interested inlearning about this innovative technology and how it can be put to excitingand productive use!

A model of what a teach yourself computer book should be
If you want to get going with videoconferencing over Internet, and millions of people will in the next couple of years, this is the book to start with. ... Read more

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86307-6 Complete coverage of the JavaTM Abstract Window Toolkit. With Graphic Java you will explore the Java AWT in detail, and learn how to extend it to create the custom components you need for your Java applets and applications. Written for experienced programmers, Graphic Java provides detailed coverage of every aspect of the AWT, including:*Graphics Colors and Fonts *Dialogs *Event Handling *Image Manipulation *Menus *AWT Layout ManagersGraphic Java also comes with a complete user interface toolkit built on top of the AWT. The Graphic Java Toolkit (GJT) provides more than 40 custom components, including:*Borders *Rubberbanding *Boxes *Image Buttons *Bargauges *Sprite Animation *Scrollers *Convenience/Font DialogsThe book also includes class diagrams for the both the AWT and the GJT and a comprehensive case study in GUI development. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the complete source code for the GJT, along with all example code from the book ready to run on SolarisTM, Windows 95 and Windows NT systems, as well as the complete 1.0.2 release of the Java Developer's Kit (JDK), Symantec's Cafe Lite, and more. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

not the in-depth tome that I expected
Having read the reviews, I expected a lot of deep information.I was mistaken.It is not a bad book, but if it stands out, it is mostly because the majority of Java authors figure that publishing a poorly documented APIis adequate.I'd call this an intermediate level book.

It lacks apermuted index, which is a must for a book like this.A lot of thenitty-gritty information is presented as an aside to demonstrating theexamples instead of a well thoughout discussion.Some of these are in theindex and some are not.

If you're looking for thorough discussions of theAWT architecture, keep looking.If you're looking for a good discussion ofhow to use layouts, this might be the book for you.

This is the best 1.1 compliant, AWT reference around!
Graphic Java 1.1: Mastering the AWT is the best book that I've comeaccross, so far, for AWT programming.The book is a little advanced, newJava programmers may find this to be a little difficult.However, at thesame time, the book also clearly teaches the new 1.1 event handling model.This is an excellent book for anyone who needs to do Windows programmingwith Java.

Very good, if you're good too
It helped quite a bit, but the book will get deepquick with not a lot of explanation of how it got there. Yes I have it, read it and like it.

Serious Java developers need to buy this book now!
I concur with the review listed above, but must add that anyone out there trying to use Layout managers must read the 100 pages dedicated to that topic in this book...absolutely the best coverage of GridBagLayout that I have ever seen, including a very demonstrative applet that goes a long way towards helping a person learn how to use this very complex layout manager.The only reason I couldn't rate this book a 10 is that I found several coding errors when examining and running the many, comprehensive examples contained on the CD that accompanies this book.Definitely a must read.

Thorough, effective, and accurate. Excellent book.
There are very many sorry Java books on the market these days. Therefore, I was very glad to discover "Graphic Java", 2nd edition. I found it to be a thorough guide to the AWT. In addition, it is accurate throughout, whereas many books fail to properly explain and use the new event model or other features of JDK 1.1.

The book covers every aspect of the AWT, including events, containers vs components, layout managers, lightweight components, etc. Each discussion is peppered with effective examples that clarify the topic at hand. And, along the way, the authors point out good coding tips, such as the effective use of inner classes for event handling, proper object-oriented design, etc.

As if that all wasn't enough, the second half of the book presents a very useful library of custom components that extend the AWT. The source code for this library is on the CD, and the book explains much of the source in detail. This section is also very valuable in learning to understand the AWT.

In a world full of mediocre, inaccurate Java books, this one is a JOY to read ... Read more

Product Description
Designed for those looking to break into the business, this tutorial and guide gives readers a broad overview of the 3-D marketplace. With high-powered hardware and 3-D software packages dropping in price and becoming more available to the average computer user, this book has the potential of becoming the foundation of a career in 3-D graphics and animation. Amazon.com Review
If you're eager to learn all about creating 3-D graphics butdon't know where to begin, turn to 3D Graphics and Animation.The author, Mark Giambruno, first teaches you the basic concepts of3-D design, from software to hardware and technical terms. In the restof the book he tells you how to create simple and complex objects,work with lighting and camera angles, design animations, and prepareyour work for final output. Each of these sections takes you furtheralong in creating one complex project file, a blimp with anadvertisement on it. Giambruno also explains the market for 3-Dartwork, from movies to advertisements, and gives advice on findingwork in the 3-D graphics industry. The book doesn't focus on any oneproduct; in fact, it gives an overview of all the 3-D softwarepackages available and addresses both Windows and Macintosh users. Youalso get a full-color image gallery, a glossary, and a hybrid CD-ROMwith sample images, models, and software. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

As of Feb 2009 dated but still provides a good introduction to basics of animation technique
As of February 2009 this book is dated in terms of discussion of hardware and software platforms. As it was published in 1997 this is no surprise. Where the book does have some value, however, is in its discussion of animation techniques and method. The chapters covering these still are very relevant and, more importantly, they provide very good coverage of the topics. They do this, though, at only a beginners level. If you are interested in more than an introduction these chapters will not be for you. This is quite ironic as the subtitle of the book is "from starting up to standing out".

Excellent beginner's/intermediate guide
This book was an excellent starting point for me.The examples used are software neutral enough to be used on any plaform.This book is a wonderful resource and reference, I find myself always referring back to it for definitions and examples.A must have for the beginner as well as the professional.

Excellent Fundamentals
This is the book I had been looking for a long time. Most 3d Software Manuals or tutorials tell you how to do something. But, this book explains why. It also explains the differences in software concepts: Ray tracing vs. scan rendering, surfaces vs. meshes, the different types of textures, and the different ways to apply them. Lighting & camera utilization. A must for every 3d artist.

Work through it and your an instant 3D artist!
I don't usually rave about generic books like this but I'll make an exception.No matter what programme you are using to generate your little 3D gems, this book will give you a focussed step-by-step intro to doingalmost anything that you need to provide professional results.Completethis book, pick up a few more on photorealistic techniques and change yourname to George Lucas!

A great book with a useless CD.
I had to choose between this book and the one by Michael O'Rourke. I chose this one because of the CD. But the CD is useless except for some sample files because it contains demos of some old applications and it's notworking well in my computer. ... Read more