1. User interface
From the very first personal computer in 1970s, user interface was a big invention of computer history. Without a user interface, we might now have to type a very complex command to run some normal tasks. All computers’ operation systems and applications implement the user interface to manage and operate multiple task activities. For example, point-and-click facility via a user interface can help users to select a menu, an icon on the computer screen. It clearly changes the way how people interact with a device.
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| First User Interface of Computer History - Apple Lisa I |
2. Computer aided drafting and design (CADD)
Currently, computer graphics really help in designing electronic components, architectural design, mechanical devices, etc. The designer can generate an engineering drawing using 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional via computer graphics software. As a result, it can increase the productivity and improves the quality of the work.
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| Computer Graphics is wildly used in CADD |
3. Simulation and modeling
Computer graphics can help to simulate any condition, which is encountered in the real world. Through simulation, people can learn how to react via the programmed environment that they might have to face in the real one. For example, a training program can really help the pilot react with a rough environment condition in a simulated flight, or astronauts can practice in a non-gravity simulator to get used to with the feeling of weightlessness. A video graphics simulator can also help to improve and optimize of a system or product via the reaction of the trainee.
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| A flight simulator for pilot training |
4. Entertainment
Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) rendering technology is currently being used in most movies. From the 2D to 3D cartoon such as Lion King and Toy Stories series, or scientific movies like Jurassic Park and Avatar, CGI rendering effect was an important key to their success. Meanwhile, all games in Xbox, Play Station and PC are built from graphic software programming. Without computer graphics, our entertainment world would have been so different right now. It changes everything.
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| CGI is present in most of modern film nowadays |
References:
Computer Graphics
http://computegraphics.blogspot.com/2012/10/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html
Quang, your post is very engaging, yet it lacks connection between a point and its supporting evidence. Your post does a good job at addressing all 4 points, yet it does not explain clearly why a user interface is way better than a text based interface. We can use a simplified version of text interface and be fine with it. In addition, your post did not make a connection as to how using 3d programs can help the user be more productive. Overall, it is a very interesting and engaging post with many good ideas, but they do need a polish.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, your posts stimulate my interest about computer science. As to this post, I was fascinated when I see different kinds of applications of computer graphic. I like Computer Graphic’s application in Simulation and Modeling the best because I always use apps of this type for practicing my programming skills, and for gaming. I’ve got addicted in playing simulation games such as Need for Speed and The Sim City because I was amazed by its graphic. Simulation Graphic makes the game’s environment like real environment. Overall, this is a good post, and I very enjoying reading it.
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