Russel Campbell Wed June 9, 2:30pm ECS642 on Scalar Vector Graphics

Hi All,
We will continue with the theme of web publishing with guest speaker

Russel Campbell
Wed June 9, 2:30pm ECS642.

Russel will talk about Scalar Vector Graphics (SVG). Here is a beautiful example of what can be done with SVG http://www.maa.org/joma/volume7/lane/UnitCirc.svg.

Abstract:
Scalar Vector Graphics (SVG) is the ISO web standard for 2D graphics. We will take a quick look at the SVG ISO working group homepage on the web. Then to some SVG examples published by the MAA (mathematics association of america). Very brief introduction to an SVG file with explanation of a few tags.

Extensible 3D (X3D) is the ISO web standard for 3D graphics. We will look at the Web3D Consortium homepage, which is the ISO working group for X3D. An example of scripting an X3D file with Java will be shown, where spheres are made to follow the well known Lorenz attractor defined by a system of differential equations. The animation is real-time, and can be viewed from any angle, so it is quite hypnotic to interact with. Again, a very brief introduction to an X3D file with explanation of a few tags.

We are looking for someone to bring/make/bake refreshments (reimbursement provided, no receipt necessary) and also someone to make and distribute a poster (asap. this didn't happen last week and attendance was very low). PLEASE contact me about this asap

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Cheers,
Alejandro