Content-based visual information retrieval (CBVIR) is one of the most interesting research topics in the last years for the image and video community. With the progress of electronic equipment and computer techniques for visual information capturing and processing, a huge number of image and video records have been collected. Visual information...
Sculpting software has changed the face of the 3D industry. Whether you are creating a
character for the next Avatar movie or adding details to a post apocalyptic city in The Last
of Us, 3D sculpting has become an essential tool for creating a level of realism in digital art
that was much harder to achieve in the past. A couple of...
Scott Kelby, the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS2 techniques for digital photographers.This major update to this award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that's...
This book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead, it does...
LEGO bricks have been engaging builders young and
old for decades. There are a number of ways to connect
LEGO bricks, and millions of different things
can be created with them. For many builders, the possibilities
can be overwhelming. The question is often
the same: “How do I get started?”...
High dynamic range imaging produces images with a much greater range of light and color than conventional imaging. The effect is stunning, as great as the difference between black-and-white and color television. High Dynamic Range Imaging is the first book to describe this exciting new field that is transforming the media and...
If you're like many users, you may have a digital camera, plenty of snapshots, and a copy of Photoshop Elements, Adobe's consumer-level image editing software. But as anyone who's just come back from vacation with hundreds of digital photos knows, getting all those photos printed and organized is another matter altogether. Many...
A Comprehensive Guide to Sensors and Control Systems in Manufacturing
Thoroughly updated with cutting-edge technologies, this detailed resource offers proven methods for effectively evaluating, selecting, and implementing sensors and controls to ensure error-free manufacturing environments. Sensors and Control Systems in...
Welcome to Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop and the cutting edge of
photo-realistic and surrealistic design. If you’re a Photoshop artist coming to this book, sit
back and enjoy the ride. The intent of the book is not to overwhelm you with technical
details, but to help ease you into the world of Maya...
Take advantage of Drupal’s vast collection of community-contributed modules and discover how they make this web framework unique and valuable. With this guide, you’ll learn how to combine modules in interesting ways (with minimal code-wrangling) to develop several community-driven websites— including a job posting...
Beginning iOS Media App Development is a ground-breaking tutorial that explores the near limitless, programmable audio-visual capabilities of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch using real-world examples and thorough explanations of the code. This book includes detailed step-by-step instructions and important background information from...
