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This document provides an introduction and overview of computer graphics systems. It discusses the applications of computer graphics such as engineering/scientific software, business software, TV channels, and more. It also covers the basics of computer graphics including video adapters, resolution, color depth, and refresh rates. Additionally, it examines graphics display devices like CRT monitors, plotters, LCDs and plasma panels. Finally, it discusses raster and random scan graphics systems and their architectures.

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This document provides an introduction and overview of computer graphics systems. It discusses the applications of computer graphics such as engineering/scientific software, business software, TV channels, and more. It also covers the basics of computer graphics including video adapters, resolution, color depth, and refresh rates. Additionally, it examines graphics display devices like CRT monitors, plotters, LCDs and plasma panels. Finally, it discusses raster and random scan graphics systems and their architectures.

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Computer Graphics (CSC305)

Module -1
Introduction and Overview of Graphics
System
Prof: Nilambari G. Narkar
Computer Engineering Department
Introduction
• Computer.
• Information.
• Computer Graphics.
• Interactive Computer Graphics.
Applications of Computer Graphics
• Engineering / Scientific Software, Business
Software.
• T.V. Channels, Space Simulation Training.
• PCB Designing, Map Presentation.
• User Interface, Animation.
• Making Charts, Image Processing.
• Office Automation.
Applications of Computer Graphics
• Desktop Publication.
• CAD / CAM.
• Art & Commerce.
• Process Controlling.
• Visual Effects in Movies & Computer Games.
Elements of Pictures
• Pixel.
• Frame Buffer.
• Alpha Channel.
• Vector Display.
• Rotating Memory Frame Buffer.
Basics of Computer Graphics
• Video Adapter / Display Adapter:
– Resolution.
– Color Depth.
– Refresh Rate.
– Accelerator Chip.
Introduction
• Scan Conversion: It is a process of representing graphics
objects a collection of pixels.

• Rasterization: It is the technique of taking an image


described in a vector graphics format and transform it into a set
of pixels for output on a screen.

• Rendering: It is the process of generating a photorealistic or


non-photorealistic image from a 2D or 3D model by means of a
computer program. The resulting image is referred to as the
render.
Graphics Display Devices
• Interactive Devices:
– Joystick.

– Track Ball.
Interactive Devices
– Mouse.

– Light Pen.
Interactive Devices
– Touch Panel.

– Tablet.
Data Generating Devices
• Scanner.
Data Generating Devices
• Digitizer.
Display Devices
• Video Display Devices:
– Monochrome Display Monitor.

• Two techniques used for producing images on


the CRT screen:
– Vector scan/Random scan display.
– Raster scan display.
Architecture of A Vector / Random
Display
Architecture of A Raster Display
Raster Scan CRT
Display Devices
– Color Display Monitor.
• Shadow-mask Technique
Display Devices
– Color Display Monitor.
• Beam-penetration technique.
Display Devices
• Plotter.

• Direct View Storage Tube.


Display Devices
• Plasma Panel.

• Liquid Crystal Display.


Co-ordinate System
• Co-ordinate in 2D.
Co-ordinate System
• Co-ordinate in 3D.
Raster Graphics Systems
• Simple raster graphics system.
– Architecture:
Raster Graphics Systems
• Raster graphics system with a fixed portion of
the system memory reserved for the frame
buffer.
• Architecture:
Raster Graphics Systems
• Raster-graphics system with a display
processor.
– Architecture:
Random Scan System
• Architecture:

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