Zen of Graphics Programming, 2nd Edition: Master the Art of Creating Fast PC Games and Graphics Applications - Softcover

Abrash, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1883577896 ISBN 13: 9781883577896

Publisher: Coriolis Group, 1996

Synopsis

Explains the PC graphics hardware to a very deep level, and how it impacts code performance. Treats both 2-D and 3-D graphics and animation in great detail. Shows that graphics optimization is largely a right-brain process, not simplyone of counting cycles and analyzing CPU execution speed. Provides tools and rationales for measuring performance of animated graphics. Provides examples of optimized graphics in both fundamental figures like lines, circles, and ellipses, as well as elaborate 3-D objects composed of multiple polygons. Presents the industry's best and most-detailed coverage of BSP trees, the cutting-edge algorithm that makes breathtaking real-time animated 3-D graphics possible!

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About the Author

Michael Abrash (Plano, TX) is a key software engineer for a major software corporation in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of the best-selling and highly acclaimed Zen of Assembly Language, Zen of Graphics Programming, and numerous articles on graphics programming and code optimization for major publications including Dr. Dobb's Journal and PC TECHNIQUES (now Visual Developer Magazine).

Edition details

• Publisher: Coriolis Group
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1883577896
• ISBN 13: 9781883577896
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 800