Physics for Game Developers: Science, math, and code for realistic effects
Language: English
Published by O'Reilly Media, 2013
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- Title
- Physics for Game Developers: Science, math, and code for realistic effects
- Author
- Bourg, David,Bywalec, Bryan
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1449392512
- ISBN 13
- 9781449392512
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 2.05 pounds
If you want to enrich your game's experience with physics-based realism, the expanded edition of this classic book details physics principles applicable to game development. You'll learn about collisions, explosions, sound, projectiles, and other effects used in games on Wii, PlayStation, Xbox, smartphones, and tablets. You'll also get a handle on how to take advantage of various sensors such as accelerometers and optical tracking devices.
Authors David Bourg and Bryan Bywalec show you how to develop your own solutions to a variety of problems by providing technical background, formulas, and a few code examples. This updated book is indispensable whether you work alone or as part of a team.
- Refresh your knowledge of classical mechanics, including kinematics, force, kinetics, and collision response
- Explore rigid body dynamics, using real-time 2D and 3D simulations to handle rotation and inertia
- Apply concepts to real-world problems: model the behavior of boats, airplanes, cars, and sports balls
- Enhance your games with digital physics, using accelerometers, touch screens, GPS, optical tracking devices, and 3D displays
- Capture 3D sound effects with the OpenAL audio API
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About the Author
In addition to Physics for Game Developers, David has published two other books. He earned a PhD in Engineering and Applied Science in 2008 from the University of New Orleans. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Orleans School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, where he has taught various courses since 1993.
Ever since his father read A Brief History of Time to him in middle school, Bryan Bywalec wanted to be an astrophysicist. While he will always have a passion for pure physics, he became more and more obsessed in high school with the application of those physical principles he was learning. Having been around sailboats his entire life, his decision to seek a degree in Naval Architecture at the University of New Orleans surprised few.
While working on his degree, Mr. Bywalec was employed as a network administrator for the College of Engineering. Having an office in an electronics lab, he explored the world of enterprise computing and became very interested in high performance clusters, remote administration of desktops, and robotics.
Upon graduating in 2007, he began his career at MiNO Marine, LLC and, under the guidance of David Bourg and Kenneth Humphreys, now focuses on finite element analysis of complex welded steel structures. His structural analysis work depends largely on the accurate approximations of non-linear physical systems. Bryan has completed several computational fluid dynamics simulations of exhaust gases from ship stacks and current flow around offshore structures.
In addition to his work as a naval architect, Bryan strives to create innovative ways to connect everyday objects to various control networks. From unlocking door locks via text message to developing a real time street car tracking program, he constantly searches for opportunities to integrate technology into his life.
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