Beginning Direct 3d Game Programming - Softcover

Engel, Wolfgang F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193184139X ISBN 13: 9781931841399

Publisher: Premier Pr, 2003

Synopsis

With a detailed explanation of vertex and pixel shader programming, coverage of the new Microsoft HLSL (High Level Shader Language), and greater concentration of the fixed function pipeline, the second edition of this popular reference guide will take you farther than you ever imagined! Written by an industry expert, this book will put an end to your struggle to master the concepts. "Beginning Direct3D Game Programming, 2nd Edition" serves as a comprehensive guide for learning DirectX graphics programming. It allows you to start with the basics and ease your way into graphics and animation. As you work your way through the book, however, you'll get a chance to focus on some advanced shader effects to give your games that extra touch of realism.

About this title

About the Author

Wolfgang Engel is CEO of SoftGroup GmbH and SoftGroup Plska, which offer IT and game development services. These companies produce 3D animations for marketing and advertising activities.He is the author of "Beginning Direct3D Game Programming" (0761531912).

Edition details

• Publisher: Premier Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193184139X
• ISBN 13: 9781931841399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 500