How mathematics transforms numbers into the characters we see on screen
In short: This lecture explores how mathematical objects, such as triangles, are used to create and manipulate the moving images that dominate our leisure time and various professional fields.
Professor Chris Budd OBE examines the fundamental role of mathematics in digital imagery. He explains that the images we consume on computers and the internet—ranging from entertainment to critical tools in medicine and crime protection—are stored as numbers. By applying mathematical principles, creators can generate, alter, and manage these digital representations. For instance, complex characters like Shrek are constructed from collections of triangles and other mathematical objects.
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