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perspective—as if the shape leaned over and spun around. It's not particularly accurate 3D, but it can be
used for some convincing effects.
Summary
Matrices are powerful tools and are used in many different applications of computer graphics. They are
used extensively for computer vision filters, image manipulation (such as edge detection), sharpening, and
blur transformations. As you continue into more advanced computer graphics programming, you'll no
doubt see matrices used extensively.
We covered the basics of what matrices are, how to use and combine them, and we created some cool
effects with them in this chapter. Now that you have the concepts in your head, you're ready to take
advantage of the power that matrices can offer, and hopefully won't run away when you encounter them
elsewhere.
Coming up in the final chapter, we tie up a few loose ends and look at some other tips and tricks. Topics
such as random motion, random distribution, and integrating sound; these are techniques that can make
your animations really interesting.
