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Unit 3

Scan Conversion Algorithms for Primitives & Curves

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Scan Conversion Algorithms for Primitives & Curves

Official MJPRU BCA Unit 3: Scan Conversion Algorithms for Primitives & Curves for BCA-305N (Computer Graphics and Animation).

Syllabus Topics:Scan Conversion Fundamentals: Frame Buffer, Video Memory, Bit Planes, Pixel Grid Mapping, Anti-Aliasing ChallengesPoint and Line Primitive Plotting: Line Equation y = mx + c, Incremental Methods, Floating-Point CalculationsDigital Differential Analyzer (DDA) Line Drawing Algorithm: Slope Cases (|m| < 1 vs |m| > 1), Incremental Form, Derivation and Step-by-Step ExecutionBresenham's Line Drawing Algorithm: Integer Arithmetic Only, Decision Parameter dk Derivation, Mathematical Proof of Incremental UpdatesComparison of Line Algorithms: Computational Efficiency, Speed, Visual Smoothness of DDA vs Bresenham's AlgorithmCircle Geometric Characteristics: Implicit Equation (x^2 + y^2 = R^2), Eight-Way Symmetry Property of CirclesMidpoint Circle Drawing Algorithm: Implicit Function f(x,y), Decision Parameter pk Derivation, Midpoint Evaluation, Step-by-Step PlottingBresenham's Circle Drawing Algorithm: Error Term Formulation, Selection Between Diagonal and Horizontal PixelsEllipse Geometric Properties: Implicit Equation (b^2*x^2 + a^2*y^2 - a^2*b^2 = 0), Four-Way Symmetry PropertyMidpoint Ellipse Algorithm: Division into Region 1 (Slope dy/dx > -1) and Region 2 (Slope dy/dx < -1), Decision Parameters p1k and p2k DerivationsPolygon Fill Area Primitives: Inside-Outside Tests (Odd-Even Rule, Winding Number Method)Polygon Filling Algorithms: Boundary-Fill Algorithm (4-Connected vs 8-Connected), Flood-Fill Algorithm, Scan-Line Polygon Fill Algorithm & Edge Table
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  • ·Data = Raw, unprocessed facts without context (e.g. 42, 'apple').
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