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Computer Graphics in Python and Pycairo

Gain insights into computer graphics with Python's Pycairo library. Learn about pixel vs. vector graphics, create complex shapes, work with transforms, text, gradients, and more for VR and game development.

Beginner

81 Lessons

6h 40min

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into computer graphics with Python's Pycairo library. Learn about pixel vs. vector graphics, create complex shapes, work with transforms, text, gradients, and more for VR and game development.
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Course Overview

In this course, you will use Python’s Pycairo library to draw complex shapes. So if you have an appetite for virtual reality, or game development, then this course will serve you well. You will start with basic concepts like: What is the difference between pixel and vector graphics? After that, you will learn to make basic drawings and then you will move on to complex shapes. Throughout, you will cover important concepts like transform and state, working with text, gradients, and a whole lot more. By the ...Show More
In this course, you will use Python’s Pycairo library to draw complex shapes. So if you have an appetite for virtual reality, or...Show More

What You'll Learn

Hands-on experience with Pycairo
Create high quality vector graphics
Hands-on experience with Pycairo

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

2 Lessons

Get familiar with using Pycairo in Python for creating vector graphics and advanced drawings.

2.

Introduction to Vector Graphics

6 Lessons

Look at the core concepts of pixel images, vector graphics, and common vector formats.

3.

Basic Drawing Operations

8 Lessons

Break apart fundamental drawing operations and shapes, stroke and fill methods using Pycairo.

4.

Paths and Complex Shapes

10 Lessons

Enhance your skills in drawing complex shapes and paths using Pycairo in Python.

5.

Computer Color

7 Lessons

Enhance your grasp of computer colors, including RGB, CSS, transparency, grayscale, and Pycairo applications.

6.

Transforms and State

12 Lessons

See how transformations in Pycairo simplify shape manipulation using translation, scaling, rotation, and flipping.

7.

Working with Text

8 Lessons

Build on integrating text in Pycairo, including fonts, sizes, styles, alignment, and text effects.

9.

Clipping, Masking and Compositing

8 Lessons

Unpack the core of clipping, masking, compositing, and color adjustments in Pycairo.

10.

Surfaces and Output Formats

4 Lessons

Examine diverse Pycairo surface types, drawing operations, and output formats in computer graphics.

11.

Integration with Other Libraries

4 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of integrating Pycairo with libraries like Pillow and NumPy for seamless graphics.

12.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Map out the steps for applying Pycairo toolkit knowledge to create complex vector graphics.

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