Opengl Programming Guide: The Official Guide to Learning Opengl, Version 1.4 - Softcover

Woo, Mason; Neider, Jackie; Davis, Tom

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9780321173485: Opengl Programming Guide: The Official Guide to Learning Opengl, Version 1.4
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0321173481 ISBN 13: 9780321173485
Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2003

Synopsis

Looks at the functions of OpenGL and includes information on computer graphics techniques, covering such topics as building 3D models, using shading and lighting, and texture mapping.

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OpenGL is a powerful software interface used to produce high-quality, computer- generated images and interactive applications using 2D and 3D objects and color bitmaps and images.

The OpenGL Programming Guide, Fourth Edition, provides definitive and comprehensive information on OpenGL and the OpenGL Utility Library. The previous edition covered OpenGL through version 1.2. This fourth edition of the best-selling guide describes all of the latest features of OpenGL versions 1.3 and 1.4, as well as the important OpenGL Architecture Review Board (ARB) extensions.

You will find clear explanations of OpenGL functionality and many basic computer graphics techniques, such as building and rendering 3D models; interactively viewing objects from different perspective points; and using shading, lighting, and texturing effects for greater realism. In addition, this book provides in-depth coverage of advanced techniques, including texture mapping, antialiasing, fog and atmospheric effects, NURBS, image processing, and more. The text also explores other key topics such as enhancing performance, OpenGL extensions, and cross-platform techniques.

This fourth edition has been extensively updated to include the newest features of OpenGL, versions 1.3 and 1.4, including:

  • Cube-mapped texture mapping
  • Multitexturing
  • Multisampled antialiasing
  • Depth texturing and shadows
  • Advanced texture application modes

    • Most importantly, the ARB vertex and fragment program extension is introduced. Many new example programs have been incorporated as well.



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    Publisher
    Addison-Wesley
    Publication date
    2003
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0321173481
    ISBN 13 
    9780321173485
    Binding
    Paperback
    Number of pages
    560
    Editor
    Shreiner Dave
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    • 3.66 out of 5 stars
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