Further Information on 3-D Graphics

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You can find more information about the graphics and multimedia concepts and terms discussed throughout the DirectX documentation in the following sources.

• Blinn, Jim. Jim Blinn's Corner: A Trip Down the Graphics Pipeline. San Francisco, CA: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 1996.
• Eberly, David H. 3D Game Engine Design: A Practical Approach to Real-Time Computer Graphics. San Francisco, CA: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2000.
• Engel, Wolfgang F. Direct3D ShaderX: Vertex and Pixel Tips and Tricks. Plano, TX: Wordware Publishing, 2002.
• Engel, Wolfgang F. Direct3D ShaderX2: Introductions & Tutorials with DirectX 9. Plano, TX: Wordware Publishing, 2003.
• Engel, Wolfgang F. Direct3D ShaderX2: Shader Programming Tips & Tricks With Directx 9. Plano, TX: Wordware Publishing, 2003.
• Engel, Wolfgang F., and Amir Geva. Beginning Direct3D Game Programming. Roseville, CA: Prima Tech, 2001.
• Foley, James D., et al. Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice. Second ed. in C. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1995.
• Haines, Eric, et al. RealTime Rendering. Second ed. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1991.
• Gray, Kris. DirectX9 Programmable Graphics Pipeline. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Press, 2003.
• Hearn, Donald, and M. Pauline Baker. Computer Graphics. Second ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1994.
• Shirley, Peter. Fundamentals of Computer Graphics. Natick, MA: AK Peters, 2002.
• Walsh, Peter. The Zen of Direct3D Game Programming. Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing, 2001.
• Watt, Alan. 3D Computer Graphics. Third ed. Harlow, England; Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 2000.
• Watt, Alan, and Fabio Policarpo. 3D Games: Real-Time Rendering and Software Technology. Volumes 1 and 2. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
• Watt, Alan, and Mark Watt. Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques: Theory and Practice. New York, NY: ACM Press; Wokingham, England; Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1992.