Real-Time Shader Programming,
Edition 1
By Ron Fosner

Publication Date: 31 Dec 2002
Description

Now that PC users have entered the realm of programmable hardware, graphics programmers can create 3D images and animations comparable to those produced by RenderMan's procedural programs—-but in real time. Here is a book that will bring this cutting-edge technology to your computer.

Beginning with the mathematical basics of vertex and pixel shaders, and building to detailed accounts of programmable shader operations, Real-Time Shader Programming provides the foundation and techniques necessary for replicating popular cinema-style 3D graphics as well as creating your own real-time procedural shaders.

A compelling writing style, color illustrations throughout, and scores of online resources make Real-Time Shader Programming an indispensable tutorial/reference for the game developer, graphics programmer, game artist, or visualization programmer, to create countless real-time 3D effects.

Key Features

* Contains a complete reference of the low-level shader language for both DirectX 8 and DirectX 9
* Provides an interactive shader demonstration tool (RenderMonkeyTM) for testing and experimenting
* Maintains an updated version of the detailed shader reference section at www.directx.com
* Teaches the latest shader programming techniques for high-performance real-time 3D graphics

About the author
By Ron Fosner, 3D Graphics Architect, Ashland, MA, U.S.A.
Table of Contents
Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Preliminary Math Chapter 3: Mathematics of Lighting and Shading Chapter 4: Introduction to Shaders Chapter 5: Shader Set Up in DirectX Chapter 6: Shader Tools and Resources Chapter 7: Shader Buffet Chapter 8: Shader Reference (Part I: Vertex Shader Reference and Part II: Pixel Shader Reference) References Index About the Author About the CD-ROM
Book details
ISBN: 9781558608535
Page Count: 424
Retail Price : £54.99
Audience
Professional game developers, programmers, and real-time graphics programmers. Students in computer animation and computer graphics studying game programming, real-time graphics, rendering, modeling, simulation, and virtual worlds and interactive environments on the web.