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Everything about Vector graphics
Computer graphics images defined by points, lines and curves
Vector graphics are a form of computer graphics in which visual images are created directly from geometric shapes defined on a Cartesian plane, such as points, lines, curves and polygons. The associated mechanisms may include vector display and printing hardware, vector data models and file formats, as well as the software based on these data models. Vector graphics are an alternative to raster or bitmap graphics, with each having advantages and disadvantages in specific situations. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Vector graphicsA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: A Survey of Smooth Vector Graphics: Recent Advances in Repr esentation, Creation, Rasterization, and Image VectorizationInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Graph classification and clustering based on vector space embeddingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Differentiable vector graphics rasterization for editing and learningCited 154 times
- Go sideways: Digital illustrationA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Raster graphicsA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun Geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images in computer graphics, contrasted with raster graphics.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Differentiable vector graphics rasterization for editing and learning
Freeform vector graphics with controlled thin-plate splines
Scalable vector graphics
Random-access rendering of general vector graphics
Separable Robust Reversible Watermarking in Encrypted 2D Vector Graphics
Vector graphics animation with time-varying topology
Estimating Color and Texture Parameters for Vector Graphics
Data reduction of large vector graphics
🆕 Influential since 2022
A Survey of Smooth Vector Graphics: Recent Advances in Repr esentation, Creation, Rasterization, and Image Vectorization
CLIPVG: Text-Guided Image Manipulation Using Differentiable Vector Graphics
Hierarchically Recognizing Vector Graphics and A New Chart-Based Vector Graphics Dataset
Scalable Scalable Vector Graphics: Automatic Translation of Interactive SVGs to a Multithread VDOM for Fast Rendering
Multi-Focal Laser Direct Writing through Spatial Light Modulation Guided by Scalable Vector Graphics
📚 Books worth reading
Graph classification and clustering based on vector space embeddingKaspar Riesen · 2010
Mathematical and Computer Programming Techniques for Computer GraphicsPeter Comninos · 2005
Longitudinal data analysisCatrien C. J. H. Bijleveld, Leo J Th van der Kamp · 1998- 📕Vectors and rotorsOlaus Magnus Friedrich Erdman Henrici · 1903
Vector Analysis for Computer GraphicsJohn Vince · 2007- 📕Direct volume rendering with shading via three-dimensional texturesAllen Van Gelder · 1996
Exploring Illustrator CS3Annesa Hartman, Ken Sholar · 2007- 📕Vectors and rotorsO. Henrici · 1903
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