What Can I do with Graphics?

[prasath_digit]

Hello digitians, I am very much interested in Computer Graphics, I want to know in what field computer graphics can be put to use. I just finished B.Sc CS....currently studying J2EE & Oracle...........( Business software is boring........ )

I read in many books & articles, that graphics is a heavily math-oriented subject........also C & C++ were the languages for graphics programming.........

1. Can I take graphics as a profession?
2. In what fields can i work with graphics? ( apart from games & movies )
3. What do i need to learn?

Graphics Theory or Graphics Math

Do I need to learn to learn any API like OpenGL, DirectX ?...........

If i wanna learn math..........what math do i need to learn?.........plz help as it is very confusing..........some say, Linear Algebra........some say Calculus........some say........Co-ordinate geometry..............

[chandru.in]

Originally Posted by prasath_amd

1. Can I take graphics as a profession?
2. In what fields can i work with graphics? ( apart from games & movies )
3. What do i need to learn?

Graphics Theory or Graphics Math

Do I need to learn to learn any API like OpenGL, DirectX ?...........

If i wanna learn math..........what math do i need to learn?.........plz help as it is very confusing..........some say, Linear Algebra........some say Calculus........some say........Co-ordinate geometry..............

1. Yes you can.
2. Advance simulation, molecule modelling, etc. But gaming is the largest consumer of graphics programmers.
3. Graphics theory is an absolute must for a graphics programmer (not for designers). Learning 3D graphics API will give a boost. I'd suggest learning both OpenGL and DirectX so that you can choose the right tool for the right job.

Coming to math co-ordinate geometry (2D and 3D) is the soul of graphics. Other branches will also be needed depending on the application you are developing.

[prasath_digit]

Originally Posted by chandru.in

1. Yes you can.
2. Advance simulation, molecule modelling, etc. But gaming is the largest consumer of graphics programmers.
3. Graphics theory is an absolute must for a graphics programmer (not for designers). Learning 3D graphics API will give a boost. I'd suggest learning both OpenGL and DirectX so that you can choose the right tool for the right job.

Coming to math co-ordinate geometry (2D and 3D) is the soul of graphics. Other branches will also be needed depending on the application you are developing.

Thanks for ur help chandru......