The latest edition of this bestselling game development reference offers proven tips and techniques for the real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data that are useful for beginners and seasoned game and graphics programmers alike.
Exploring recent developments in the rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering, GPU Pro 7: Advanced Rendering Techniques assembles a high-quality collection of cutting-edge techniques for advanced graphics processing unit (GPU) programming. It incorporates contributions from more than 30 experts who cover the latest developments in graphics programming for games and movies.
The book covers advanced rendering techniques that run on the DirectX or OpenGL runtimes, as well as on any other runtime with any language available. It details the specific challenges involved in creating games across the most common consumer software platforms such as PCs, video consoles, and mobile devices.
The book includes coverage of geometry manipulation; rendering techniques, handheld devices programming, effects in image space, lighting, 3D engine design, graphics-related tools, and environmental effects. It also includes a dedicated section on general purpose GPU programming that covers CUDA and DirectCompute examples.
In color throughout, GPU Pro 7 presents ready-to-use ideas and procedures that can help solve many of your daily graphics programming challenges. Example programs with downloadable source code are also provided on the book’s CRC Press web page.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Wolfgang Engel is the CEO of Confetti Special Effects, a think tank for advanced real-time graphics for the games and movie industries in Encinitas, California. He previously worked in Rockstar's core technology group as the lead graphics programmer. He has edited books on several subjects, including ShaderX and GPU Pro. He also speaks on graphics programming at conferences worldwide. He is an MVP DirectX since July 2006 and is active on several advisory boards in the industry.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
£ 6.42 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 50596053-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-TNFPD-9781498742535
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 25521758-n
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 850. Seller Inventory # B9781498742535
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 371697493
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 25521758-n
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 305 pages. 9.25x7.75x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __149874253X
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: savehere619, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Seller Inventory # SHM.5O09
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26374347914
Quantity: 3 available
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Wolfgang Engel is the CEO of Confetti Special Effects, a think tank for advanced real-time graphics for the games and movie industries in Encinitas, California. He previously worked in Rockstar s core technology group as the lead graphic. Seller Inventory # 118314963
Quantity: Over 20 available