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Introduction To 3D Game Programming With Directx 9.0 [Paperback]

Frank Luna (Author)
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Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 9.0 provides an introduction to programming interactive 3D computer graphics using DirectX 9.0, with an emphasis on game development. The book begins with an explanation of mathematical tools and moves on to general 3D concepts. Other topics include performing basic operations in Direct3D such as primitive drawing, lighting, texturing, alpha blending, and stenciling, and using Direct3D to implement techniques that could be required in a game. Chapters on vertex and pixel shaders, including the effects framework and the new High-Level Shading Language, wrap up the discussion. Understand basic mathematical and 3D concepts; learn how to describe and draw interactive 3D scenes using the Direct3D 9.0 API; use Direct3D and the D3DX utility library to implement a variety of techniques and applications, such as transparency, shadows, reflections, fonts, meshes, using XFiles, progressive meshes, terrain rendering, particle systems, picking, cartoon rendering, and multitexturing; find out how to write vertex and pixel shader programs with the High-Level Shading Language; discover how to write and use effect files with the Direct3D effects framework.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, But NOT for beginners, Dec 9 2003
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David L Waters (Redondo Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Introduction To 3D Game Programming With Directx 9.0 (Paperback)
This is an excellent book; I really liked the in-depth coverage throughout the book. However, I bought this book with very little C++ experience and was left in the dust with advanced C++ techniques immediately following the first chapter. This is probably the best DirectX 9.0 book on the market, however, don't buy it unless you are advanced in C++ and know matrix math and trigonometry. Other than that, it is really good. I bought this book, which was not designed for a complete beginner. These other reviews posted here were misleading, especially the one by Emanuel Enrique.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly ok, but definitely not 5 stars, Aug 31 2003
This review is from: Introduction To 3D Game Programming With Directx 9.0 (Paperback)
The book is supposed to be an introduction to 3D programming and therefore meant for beginners. lthough it shows how some things are done,it does not give explanations on why things are done, which is necessary for a beginner to do implement things on his/her own . Although there are examples, it does not include a simple game for example showing how the knowledge he impacts is put together in creating a game, which will help a beginner the more. Intermediate/advanced users wil definitely find it useless. Most of the examples are in the SDK- and are very simple ones. I didn't feel I was been taught at all, and had to return the book. Also the book is very small, like a paperback novel.I advise you browse it in a bookshop before buying it.You will learn a lot more from Lamothe's book Regarding voting buttons, I did not see any option for it while writing the review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive book with good technique, Jun 23 2004
This review is from: Introduction To 3D Game Programming With Directx 9.0 (Paperback)
I pick up this book and found out that this is the book I always wanted!Not every book I brought did explain everything and everything well.But this one explained every single step well and understandable for me. I personally need to thank the authors themselves for writing such a good book on DirectX 9 in 3D.Buy and read it yourself, you will understand what I meant by THE BEST BOOK I ever had!!
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