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Rendering for Beginners: Image Synthesis using RenderMan

Focal Press, 2004

'Rendering for Beginners is bound to become a must-read for anyone interested in Pixar's RenderMan. Saty's experience as both RenderMan practitioner and RenderMan teacher gives him a unique and valuable perspective. I can't wait to add a copy to my own graphics library.'

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Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics, Third Edition

Course Technology PTR, 2011

This updated third edition illustrates the mathematical concepts that a game developer needs to develop 3D computer graphics and game engines at the professional level. It starts at a fairly basic level in areas such as vector geometry and linear algebra, and then progresses to more advanced topics in 3D programming such as illumination and...

Light-Emitting Diodes

Cambridge University Press, 2006

'Light-Emitting Diodes is an excellent examination of the physics and technology of semiconductor LEDs. The narration is simple and direct, and the book is well referenced for those seeking a deeper understanding of the topic.' Physics Today

Revised and fully up-dated, the second edition of this graduate textbook offers a...

Learning Maya 6 Rendering

Sybex, 2004

Learning Maya 6: Rendering is your resource for creating dazzling imagery in Maya. Get hands-on experience with the power of the Maya rendering engine and mental ray for Maya as you set lights and cameras to your scenes, apply materials and textures to your models, create shading networks, and much more! Whether you are striving for...

Maya Secrets of the Pros

Sybex, 2005

Featuring completely original material from a new team of Maya know-it-alls, this second edition of an award-winning book is sure to inform and inspire even the most seasoned Maya user. In this distinctive Maya Press title, a cadre of professionals led by two acclaimed Maya pros, reveal the precious secrets they’ve...

Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd Edition)

New Riders Publishing, 2006

Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how...

Computer Vision Using Local Binary Patterns (Computational Imaging and Vision)

Springer, 2011

Humans receive the great majority of information about their environment through sight, and at least 50% of the human brain is dedicated to vision. Vision is also a key component for building artificial systems that can perceive and understand their environment. Computer vision is likely to change society in many ways; for example, it...

GPU Pro 4: Advanced Rendering Techniques

CRC Press, 2013

GPU Pro⁴: Advanced Rendering Techniques presents ready-to-use ideas and procedures that can help solve many of your day-to-day graphics programming challenges. Focusing on interactive media and games, the book covers up-to-date methods for producing real-time graphics.

Section editors Wolfgang Engel,...

Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 5.x - Second Edition

Packt Publishing, 2016

Develop your first interactive 2D platformer game by learning the fundamentals of C#

About This Book

Get to grips with the fundamentals of scripting in C# with Unity

Create an awesome, 2D platformer game from scratch using the principles of object-oriented programming and coding in...

Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray

Focal Press, 2007

Bring new realism to your visualizations with a command of the mental ray toolset in 3ds Max. mental ray is made simple with an accessible description of its tools and workflows. You can learn the nuts and bolts of applying materials, lighting, and optimizing your renders.

Step-by-step tutorials lavishly illustrate the processes and...

Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics, Second Edition (Game Development Series)

Charles River, 2003

This completely updated second edition illustrates the mathematical concepts that a game programmer would need to develop a professional-quality 3D engine. Although the book is geared toward applications in game development, many of the topics appeal to general interests in 3D graphics. It starts at a fairly basic level in areas such as vector...

Unity 4.x Cookbook

Packt Publishing, 2013

Maximize the potential of Unity 4 with this wide-ranging book. Your games will look better, play more realistically, and communicate with more devices through applying these fully explanatory recipes.

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A wide range of topics are covered, ranging in complexity, offering something for every Unity 4...

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