Advanced Graphics Programming Using C/C++

A source for advanced PC graphics topics currently being used in a wide variety of fields. Stresses a hands-on approach, providing numerous program examples written in C and applicable to any C compiler with correct, ready-to-use and well-described code. Covers ray tracing, used to create realistic 3-D graphics. Includes information on graphical file formats and manipulating digital images. Also focuses on printing screens and images.