Book reviewed in this article:Title: Image Synthesis - Elementary Algorithms Author: Gerard Hegron Translation (by D. Beeson) of: Synthese d Image: Algorithmes ElementairesCurves and Surfaces in Computer Aided Geometric ...

This paper discusses the role and the evolution of animation, simulation and scientific visualization and their relationships. Two trends are described: (1) the physical laws are well-known and their use improves the ...