Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 11 - Softcover

Luna, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936420228 ISBN 13: 9781936420223

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information, 2012

Synopsis

This updated bestseller provides an introduction to programming interactive computer graphics, with an emphasis on game development using DirectX 11. The book is divided into three main parts: basic mathematical tools, fundamental tasks in Direct3D, and techniques and special effects. It includes new Direct3D 11 features such as hardware tessellation, the compute shader, dynamic shader linkage and covers advanced rendering techniques such as screen-space ambient occlusion, level-of-detail handling, cascading shadow maps, volume rendering, and character animation. Includes a companion CD-ROM with code and figures.

eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.

About this title

Book Description

Updated bestseller provides an introduction to programming interactive computer graphics, with an emphasis on game development using DirectX 11.

About the Author

Frank Luna has been programming interactive 3D graphics with DirectX for more than fifteen years. He is the author of three bestselling books on DirectX and has worked in 3D medical visualization, 3D architectural design software, and gaming. He holds a BS in mathematics from the University of California, Irvine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1936420228
• ISBN 13: 9781936420223
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 600