Color Imaging
Fundamentals and Applications
Erik Reinhard author Erum Arif Khan author Ahmet Oguz Akyuz author Garrett Johnson author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:22nd Jul '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This insightful book explores the nature of color, its origins, and practical applications in fields like photography and computer graphics. Color Imaging is a comprehensive guide.
In Color Imaging, readers are introduced to the fascinating world of color, exploring its origins and applications across various fields. The authors delve into the physics of light and its interaction with matter at the atomic level, allowing for a deeper appreciation of how color is formed. By understanding the relationship between energy levels, orbital states, and electromagnetic waves, readers can grasp why certain materials, like diamonds and rubies, exhibit their unique colors.
The book further elaborates on color theory, tracing its evolution from foundational concepts to contemporary practices. It covers essential topics such as image capture and display, providing insights into how color is utilized in modern technology. This includes practical applications in computer graphics, computer vision, photography, and film, making the content relevant for both enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Color Imaging not only serves as an educational resource but also inspires creativity by showcasing the beauty and complexity of color in our world. Through a blend of scientific principles and practical examples, the authors aim to equip readers with the knowledge needed to use color effectively in various applications, fostering a greater understanding of this essential aspect of visual experience.
Color Imaging is outstanding in the way it brings together information useful to researchers, graduate students, and professionals who work in digital photography, computer graphics, computer vision, image processing, and electronic games. The writing is clear, and the many color illustrations are excellent.
—S.L. Tanimoto, CHOICE, March 2009
... covers a range of color theory concerns for any involved in computer graphics, vision, image processing and photography. Thus this book is a pick not just for college-level computer collections, but for advanced photography libraries as well. Chapters cover the basics of color's physics and chemistry, offering plenty of theory perfect for understanding how images are captured, altered, and presented. An accompanying DVD holds most of the color photos in the book in high dynamic range format—including source code for several algorithms—and provides readers with an essential key for understanding at an advanced level.
—The Bookwatch, November 2008
ISBN: 9781568813448
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1905g
1076 pages