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Leopard Guides: Graphics & Imaging
Developers can use the graphics & imaging frameworks in Mac OS X to implement custom 2D, 3D, and multimedia graphics features in their Carbon applications. Developers have access to a wide variety of graphics technologies, including Quartz 2D, Quartz Services, OpenGL, QuickTime, and the Mac OS X printing system.

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Image Unit Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
2009-05-06
Animation Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
2008-10-15
Quartz Composer Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
2008-10-15
Core Image Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
2008-06-09
PDF Kit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
2007-12-11
Quartz 2D Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
2007-12-11
ATSUI Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to lay out, process, and draw Unicode text.
2007-07-10
Image I/O Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
2007-07-02
Resolution Independence Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
2007-05-04
Quartz Programming Guide for QuickDraw Developers (HTML) (PDF)
Provides strategies to help Carbon programmers replace QuickDraw code with Quartz.
2006-09-05
Quartz Display Services Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Shows how to configure and control display hardware using Quartz Display Services.
2006-06-28
Color Management Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
2005-07-07
Supporting Printing in Your Carbon Application (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Carbon applications. Includes creating PDFs and porting from Mac OS 9.
2004-08-31
OpenGL Extensions Guide (HTML)
Information about OpenGL functionality supported in Mac OS X.
2003-09-10