Graphical and digital media applications Books

In the early days of VLSI, the design of the power distribution for an integrated cir­ cuit was rather simple. Power distribution --the design of the geometric topology for the network of wires that connect the various power...

Software Synthesis from Dataflow Graphs addresses the problem of generating efficient software implementations from applications specified as synchronous dataflow graphs for programmable digital signal processors (DSPs) used...

Information Retrieval (IR) has concentrated on the development of information management systems to support user retrieval from large collections of homogeneous textual material. A variety of approaches have been tried and...

Models in system design follow the general tendency in electronics in terms of size, complexity and difficulty of maintenance. While a model should be a manageable representation of a system, this increasing complexity...

The VITAL specification addresses the issues of interoperability, backannotation and high performance simulation for sign-off quality ASIC libraries in VHDL. VITAL provides modeling guidelines and a set of pre-defined packages...

This book presents theories and techniques for perception of textures by computer. Texture is a homogeneous visual pattern that we perceive in surfaces of objects such as textiles, tree barks or stones. Texture analysis is one...

Developing Graphics Frameworks with Java and OpenGL shows you how to create software for rendering complete three-dimensional (3D) scenes. The book explains the foundational theoretical concepts as well as the practical programming techniques that will...

Welcome to a journey into creativity.Generative Art is a captivating form of artistic expression that leverages algorithms, mathematics, and technology to create stunning visuals, novel effects, and deep experiences. These artistic works are not merely...

Welcome to the book "Responsive Design". In this book, I'll introduce you to all the CSS functions you need to create a responsive design.By responsive design, I mean that the website adapts its styles to the display device. So your application changes...

Die GoPro Hero ist wohl die beste Action-Kamera, die man für Geld kaufen kann. Wenn Sie davon träumen, Ihre Reisen, Action-Aufnahmen oder mehr aufzuzeichnen, dann werden Sie von der Qualität der Videos, die sie produziert, geblendet sein...

DESCRIPTION The book "Problem Solving in Data Structures and Algorithms Using C++" is designed to equip readers with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, essential for both academic study and technical interviews. It provides a...

Autodesk® Inventor® 2019 bietet für Baugruppen den speziellen Bereich der dynamischen Simulation. Baugruppen können hier um weitere Umgebungsvariablen (wie z. B. Dämpfung, Steifigkeit, Reibungskoeffizient) ergänzt und mit zusätzlichen externen Kräften...

This book offers new international and pluridisciplinary insights into the world of media and cultural goods in children's and young people's lives. The chapters investigate a large range of cultural industries and analyze the transmedia circulation of...

When technology moves so fast that regulation can't keep up, people's lives and livelihoods are put in jeopardy. Designers and engineers often react by creating ad hoc policies that might lead to even bigger problems.Deliberate Intervention shows...

Build a 3D rendering engine from scratch while solving problems in a step-by-step way with the help of useful recipesKey FeaturesLearn to integrate modern rendering techniques into a single performant 3D rendering engineLeverage Vulkan to render 3D...

From introductory NLP tasks to Transformer models, this new edition teaches you to utilize powerful TensorFlow APIs to implement end-to-end NLP solutions driven by performant ML (Machine Learning) modelsKey Features:Learn to solve common NLP problems...

Make AutoCAD work for you with the help of a CAD productivity expert and master techniques that would take years to learn on your own in this part-color guideKey Features:- Discover new ways to use common commands to improve your productivity in AutoCAD-...

Create, edit, and produce professional-grade videos with practical tips, step-by-step guides, and illustrationsKey FeaturesEnhance project structure, manage media, and use the inspector effectively for consistent pacingTake your video projects to the...

Achieve stunning photorealistic environments and create cinematic masterpieces by combining environment art, animation, VFX and cinematography with Unreal Engine Specialist, Giovanni VisaiKey Features- Implement advanced shaders, effects, and...

Make your website stand out by unlocking the full potential of Bootstrap 5 and creating efficient UIsKey Features:Find out how to customize all parts of Bootstrap 5 with Sass, including working with the utility APICreate a unique website using only...

Master the basics of Unreal Engine 4 to build stunning video gamesKey Features:Get to grips with the user interface of Unreal Engine 4 and find out more about its various robust featuresCreate dream video games with the help of the different tools Unreal...

 The SolidWorks Simulation 2024 Black Book, is 11th edition of the book written to help professionals as well as students in performing various tedious jobs of Finite Element Analysis. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. This book explains...

The FreeCAD 0.20 Black Book (Colored) is the 3rd edition of our series on FreeCAD. This book is written to help beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step by step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give...

When users try your product or service for the first time, what encourages them to come back? Onboarding can make the difference between abandoned accounts and devoted use-if we design it as a holistic, ongoing process.Krystal Higgins demonstrates how...

In this issue: The New Roaring Twenties: Ben Schuller, In the Studio with Bandplay, Advice for Creatives from InvisibleMelanin, and more.

Developing nations have been experimenting with different models and theories in their quest for development for decades but are missing some critical elements when mirrored or judged via a Westernized lens. In order for these countries to successfully...

Apple promises that Final Cut – the company’s flagship digital editing software – is “not just a different cut, but a whole new production” –and it truly is. Workflow is faster, smoother and easier than ever...

As the size of multimedia databases grows, retrieval becomes a key challenge in multimedia database management. Accordingly, it is necessary to apply machine learning techniques to automatically tune the mechanism of multimedia retrieval systems. Machine...

Streaming media is one of the most exciting and active research topics with continuing significant progress in the multimedia area, where streaming media has been experiencing dramatic growth and stepped into mainstream media communications. Streaming...

The continual development and refinement of enterprise information systems is essential for organizational advancement. Enterprise Information Systems Design, Implementation and Management: Organizational Applications investigates the creation and...

Information communication technology (ICT) plays a pivotal role in today's dynamic world. Subsequently, the relationship of law, ethics, politics and social policy on technology access, use and advancement is an important factor in the development of new...

Although one finds much discussion and research on the features and functionality of Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), the 3D Web, Immersive Environments (e.g. MMORPGs) and Virtual Worlds in both scholarly and popular publications, very little is...

As the complexity and importance of web activity multiplies, the success of any endeavor depends on utilizing the most advanced intelligent techniques when designing tools for the modern age. E-Activity and Intelligent Web Construction: Effects of Social...

How can we make the Web more useful, more intelligent, and more knowledge intensive to fulfill our demanding learning and working needs? Visual Knowledge Modeling for Semantic Web Technologies: Models and Ontologies aims to make visual knowledge modeling...

As interactive hypermedia systems take an increasingly prevalent role in the workplace, at home and on the web, their usability becomes vitally important to meeting the expectations of users and fulfilling the promise integrating technology into daily...

The availability of increased computational power and the proliferation of the Internet have facilitated the production and distribution of unauthorized copies of multimedia information. As a result, the problem of copyright protection has attracted the...

Games and simulations are not only a rapidly growing source of entertainment in today's world; they are also quite beneficial. They enable players to develop quick-reaction and motor skills, engage cognitive processes, and interact with peers around the...

Over the last decade, significant progress has been made in 3D imaging research. As a result, 3D imaging methods and techniques are being employed for various applications, including 3D television, intelligent robotics, medical imaging, and stereovision...

Multimedia services facilitate the real-time processing and communication of images, audio, and text. The convergence of computer communication and telecommunication has redefined current multimedia services, encouraging the creation of multimedia...

Emerging online product and service availability affords individuals and businesses worldwide numerous conveniences, while alternatively raising concerns in regard to online security, ethics, moral issues, and privacy, necessitating a framework for...