What is Computer Graphics ?

Computer graphics is concerned with producing images and animations (or sequences
of images) using a computer. This includes the hardware and software systems used
to make these images. The task of producing photo-realistic images is an extremely
complex one, but this is a field that is in great demand because of the nearly
limitless variety of applications.

What is the future of Computer Graphics ?

The field of computer graphics has grown enormously over the past 10–20 years and
many software systems have been developed for generating computer graphics of
various sorts. This can include systems for producing 3-dimensional models of the
scene to be drawn, the rendering software for drawing the images, and the
associated user-interface software and hardware.

What are the types of Computer Graphics ?

There are 2 types of computer graphics:

Raster/Bitmap image uses a grid of individual pixels where each pixel can be a
different color or shade. Bitmaps are composed of pixels.
Vector graphics use mathematical relationships between points and the paths
connecting them to describe an image. Vector graphics are composed of paths.
What are the elements of computer graphics?
There are 3 elements of computer graphics:

Digital memory buffer

TV monitor
Display controller
Using these 3 elements, we are able to see the output on the screen in form of
pixels (picture elements)
What are the advantages of computer graphics?
The main advantages of computer graphics are:

The ability of computers to store complex drawings and display them whenever needed
was one of the main attraction for using computers in the graphic mode.
The use of sound cards to make computers produce sound effect led to other uses of
graphics.
The availability of easily interactive devices made it possible to build
simulators.
What are the uses of computer graphics?
The main uses of computer graphics are:

Cartography
Visualization of measurement data (2D and 3D)
Visualization of computer simulations medical diagnostics
Drafting and computer design
Preparation of publications
Special effects in movies
Computer games
What is the difference between raster and vector graphics?
The difference between vector and raster graphics is that raster graphics are
composed of pixels, while vector graphics are composed of paths. A raster graphic,
such as a gif or jpeg, is an array of pixels of various colors, which together form
an image. A vector graphic, such as an .eps file or Adobe Illustrator? file, is
composed of paths, or lines, that are either straight or curved.

Mo