Labels:text | screenshot | font | rectangle | book | printing OCR: Graphics Programming Learn D Graphics Programming on the PC RICHARD F. FERRARO Want to add a third dimension to your applications? No matter what your programming experience, Learn 3D Graphics Programming on the PC can show you how to add the excitement of 3D graphics to your work. Learn 3D Graphics Programming on the PC welcomes you to the dazzling world of 3D graphics creation. This book/CD-ROM package teaches you how to program in 3D using the RenderWare® professional 3D graphics libraries. RenderWare is responsible for all of the low-level 3D graphics, allowing you to fully concentrate on your 3D application. Everything you need is on the CD-ROM, including the RenderWare libraries, sample applications, models, and textures. If you're new to 3D, you'll find this book contains must-have information on using cam- eras, polygons, lighting, materials, textures, and splines. If you're an experienced 3D pro- grammer, this book guides you through the intricacies of advanced 3D topics including object creation, application management, rendering tips, palette optimization, call backs, and much more. Richard Ferraro walks you through the development of a number of applications while also providing just enough theory so you can fully comprehend how professionals build 3D applications. What the industry is saying about Render Ware ... "RenderWare is truly an impressive product, one that takes 3D graphics to new performance levels." -Paul Allen, Chairman and CEO of Asymetrix Corporation Richard F. Ferraro is an internationally known inventor, author, and consultant in computer graphics. He and partner Marco Brandestini invented the popular Nikon Coolscan™ film scanner. He is the author of the bestselling Programmer's Guide to the EGA, VGA, and Super VGA Cards. Ferraro provides consulting services and can be reached on CompuServe® at 75031,324. 54995 Cover design by Suzanne Heiser Cover illustration by Blane Bizzaro Author image by Laser InSpec, Inc. 9 780201 483321 Addison-Wesley Publishing Company ISBN 0-201-48332-7 Find A-W Developers Press on the World-Wide Web at: http://www.aw.com/devpress/ $49.95 US $69.00 CANADA
