COSC 101 | Midterms Flashcards
defined as any sketch or a drawing or a special network that pictorially represents some meaningful information
graphics
used where a set of image needs to be manipulated or the creation of the image in the form of pixels and is drawn on the computer
computer graphics
it is the part of the application where you create and modify drawing entities
graphics area
types of computer graphics
raster graphics and vector graphics
pixels are used for an image to be drawn. It is also known as a bitmap image in which a sequence of image is into smaller pixels. Basically, a bitmap indicates a large number of pixels together
raster graphics
raster graphics is also known as?
bitmap image
mathematical formulae are used to draw different types of shapes, lines, objects and so on
vector graphics
application of computer graphics
education and training
use in biology
computer-generated maps
architect
presentation graphics
computer art
entertainment
visualization
educational software
printing technology
Computer-generated model of the physical, financial and economic system is often used as educational aids. Model of physical systems, physiological system, population trends or equipment can help trainees to understand the operation of the system.
education and training
Molecular biologist can display a picture of molecules and gain insight into their structure with the help of computer graphics
use in biology
Town planners and transportation engineers can use computer-generated maps which display data useful to them in their planning work
computer-generated maps
it can explore an alternative solution to design problems at an interactive graphics terminal. In this way, they can test many more solutions that would not be possible without the computer.
architect
Example of these are bar charts, line graphs, pie charts and other displays showing relationships
between multiple parameters. It is commonly used to summarize
presentation graphics
It is used to generate television and advertising commercial
computer art
Computer Graphics are now commonly used in making motion pictures, music videos and television shows.
entertainment
It is used for visualization of scientists, engineers, medical personnel, business analysts for the study of a large amount of information
visualization
Computer Graphics is used in the development of educational software for making computer-aided instruction
educational software
Computer Graphics is used for printing technology and textile design
printing technology
show the graphics system
input devices
processors
memory
frame buffer
output devices
2 types of input devices
physical and logical
example of physical input devices
Keyboard, mouse, tablet, touch pad, touch screen, data glove, camera, light pen, wand, joystick, joy switch, trackball, space ball, microphone, speech recognizer, etc.
examples of logical input devices
String, locator, pick, choice, valuator, stroke.
examples of output devices
CRT display, LED display, LCD display, Plasma display, printer, plotter, e-paper, hologram generator, film recorder, sound recorder, speaker, robot arm, etc.
2-D output devices are either ____, which physically draw line segments (like a plotter), or _____, which display a grid of colored pixels (picture elements).
vector devices
raster devices
physically draw line segments (like a plotter)
vector devices
displays a grid of colored pixels (picture elements)
raster devices
the _____ of a raster display is written as width x height
resolution
a basic object that is essential for the creation or construction of complex images
graphics primitive
a point of light. It is just one tiny dot on the raster displays. Though it has no structure, it is definitely a building block and hence it can be considered as the graphics primitive. The resolution of CRT is related to the dot size, the diameter of a single dot.
pixel
it constitutes the basic building block of Line graphs, bar and pie charts, two and three-dimensional graphs of mathematical functions, engineering drawings and architectural plans.
line
In computer graphics, ___ is so basic in creating images that we call it a graphics primitive.
straight line
a closed area of image bounded by straight or curved lines and filled with one solid color. Since images are two dimensional, it is a closed planar figure. it is an important graphics primitive
polygon
a set of uncorrelated data, such as a histogram array or bivariate array. The arrays are filled event by event from a list data in order to create a display. The saved arrays usually take up far less disk space, but the data can no longer be gated
display file
The video output device which drives a video display from the memory buffer containing a complete set of data is known as ____. The image is stored in terms of pixel by pixel. The memory can be discs, Integrated circuits etc.
frame buffer
This controls the view of the image so that the user can view the Image from desired angle and desired magnification
display control
it reads the data from the frame buffer and convert it into corresponding 1’s and 0’s according to their pixels and then put it on to a monitor screen. The display processor does this work 30 times per second to maintain a steady picture on the screen, and if we want to change the picture on the screen then we have to change the contents of frame buffer
display processor
In mathematics and computer science an algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for making calculations. Algorithms are made for calculation, data processing and automated reasoning
line generation
a program or set of programs that enables us to manipulate the visual images on computer system
graphics software
are used throughout graphics as building blocks for more complicated shapes
points
are used in computer graphics to compose images that are three-dimensional in appearance
polygons
With the this, we can insert text at any position in two- or three-dimensional Mathematical graphics. The text will be given in the graphic’s base style
text primitive
In computer graphics any object that is larger than the computer screen cannot be seen through the monitor i.e., window
windowing and clipping
a rectangular viewing region in computer graphics, or a term used for optical components
viewport
an umbrella term that encompasses the entire creative and production process for creating any kind of visual communication. This can range from a billboard or magazine, to a t-shirt, catalog, packaging, website or video.
graphic communications
Major Applications of Computer Graphics
computer art
computer aided drawing
education
training
visualization
image processing
machine drawing
graphical user interface
entertainment
education
image processing
medical imaging
graphical interface
computer graphics techniques
Using computer graphics we can create fine and commercial art which include animation packages, paint packages. These packages provide facilities for designing object shapes and specifying object motion. Cartoon drawing, paintings, logo design can also be done
computer art
Designing of buildings, automobile, aircraft is done with the help of computer aided drawing, this helps in providing minute details to the drawing and producing more accurate and sharp drawings with better specifications
computer aided drawing
Computer generated models are extremely useful for teaching huge number of concepts and fundamentals in an easy to understand and learn manner. Using computer graphics many educational models can be created through which more interest can be generated among the students regarding the subject.
education
Specialized system for training like simulators can be used for training the candidates in a way that can be grasped in a short span of time with better understanding. Creation of training modules using computer graphics is simple and very useful
training
Today the need of visualize things have increased drastically, the need of visualization can be seen in many advance technologies, data visualization helps in finding insights of the data, to check and study the behavior of processes around us we need appropriate visualization which can be achieved through proper usage of computer graphics
visualization