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GPU Pro 360 Guide to Lighting
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This volume is ideal for graphics programmers and developers working in real-time rendering, particularly those focused on gaming and visualisation across various consumer platforms.
It covers ready-to-use ideas and procedures that can help solve many computer graphics programming challenges. The articles by leading programmerscontained in this volume focus on engine-level optimization techniques useful for modern games.
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GPU Pro 360 Guide to Lighting by Wolfgang Engel gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single-source anthology on lighting. This volume is complete with 24 articles by leading programmers that describe rendering techniques of global illumination effects suited for direct rendering applications in real-time. GPU Pro 360 Guide to Lighting is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many computer graphics programming challenges that may arise.
Key Features:
- Presents tips and tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs, video consoles, and mobile devices.
- Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms.
- Explores the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering.
- Takes a practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges.
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ISBN: 9780815385530
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 December 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: A K Peters
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 453g
Pages: 490
About the Author
Wolfgang Engel is the CEO of Confetti, a think tank for advanced real-time graphics for the games and movie industries. Previously he worked in Rockstar's core technology group as the lead graphics programmer.
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