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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Pycairo

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 time you finish this course, you will have a powerful new library at your disposal, and you’ll be able to construct beautiful graphics that users will love.

Computer Graphics in Python and Pycairo

## What is clipping?
Under normal circumstances, Pycairo allows us to draw anywhere on the page.

When we define a clip region, we can only draw within that defined region. Anything outside that region will not be drawn.

The diagram below shows this. The clip region is a square, shown in grey in the first panel of the slide. The path consists of a green square and a thick orange line, shown in the center panel. The clip-path is indicated by the dashed line:


# What is clipping?
Under normal circumstances, Pycairo allows us to draw anywhere on the page.

When we define a clip region, we can only draw within that defined region. Anything outside that region will not be drawn.

The diagram below shows this. The clip region is a square, shown in grey in the first panel of the slide. The path consists of a green square and a thick orange line, shown in the center panel. The clip-path is indicated by the dashed line:


In this lesson, we'll learn how to use the `clip` function in Pycairo.

Introduction

Introduction to Vector Graphics

Basic Drawing Operations

Paths and Complex Shapes

Computer Color

Transforms and State

Working with Text

Gradients and Image Fills

Clipping, Masking and Compositing

Surfaces and Output Formats

Integration with Other Libraries

Conclusion

Clipping

What is clipping?