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ShaderX3: Advanced Rendering with DirectX and OpenGL
Welcome to the latest volume of ShaderX! This all-new collection is packed with insightful new techniques, innovative approaches to common problems, and practical tools and tricks that will help you in all areas of shader programming. All of the articles evolved from the work and experiences of industry pros, and all of the sections were edited by shader programming experts. With the rapid advances in DirectX, OpenGL, and graphics cards, vertex and pixel shaders are becoming more widely used in high-end graphics and game development. The challenges of mastering these techniques can be daunting for new programmers, but with this comprehensive collection of ready-to-use techniques, they'll get up to speed quickly. And for the more experienced programmers, they'll find insights and tricks that will improve their efficiency and prevent redundancy. If you are involved in shader programming, this is a must-have reference for your collection.
Downlink: http://rapidshare.com/files/146496245/ShaderX3.Advanced.Rendering.with.DirectX.and.OpenGL.eBook-LRN.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/ShaderX3-Advanced-Rendering-DirectX-Shaderx/dp/1584503572/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224764843&sr=1-1
Direct3D ShaderX: Vertex and Pixel Shader Tips and Tricks
Vertex and pixel shader programming allows graphics and game developers to create photorealistic graphics on the personal computer for the first time. And with DirectX, programmers have access to an assembly language interface to the transformation and lighting hardware (vertex shaders) and the pixel pipeline (pixel shaders). Direct3D ShaderX begins with an introduction to vertex and pixel shader programming and moves on to a wide array of specialized shader tricks contributed by 27 experts in game and graphics programming. These range from character animation and lighting to photorealistic faces and non-photorealistic rendering. Special effects shaders are also presented, including those for such effects as bubbles, rippling water, animated grass, and particle flows.
Downlink: http://rapidshare.com/files/146491212/Direct3D.ShaderX.-.Vertex.and.Pixel.Shader.Tips.and.Tricks.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Direct3D-ShaderX-Vertex-Shader-Tricks/dp/1556220413/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224764533&sr=1-1
ShaderX2: Shader Programming Tips and Tricks with DirectX 9.0
Topics include advanced implementation of image space techiques and non-photorealistic rendering in Microsoft's DirectX 9.0
Downlink: http://rapidshare.com/files/146489719/_Shaderx2_-_Shader_Programming_Tips___Tricks_With_Directx_9__2004.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/ShaderX2-Shader-Programming-Tricks-DirectX/dp/1556229887/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224764056&sr=1-1
Learn Vertex & Pixel Shader Programming with DirectX 9
This book covers all the fundamentals of programming vectors using SIMD methodology in conjunction with the Direct3D 9 application interfaces.
Downlink: http://rapidshare.com/files/146488542/_Learn_Vertex_and_Pixel_Shader_Programming_With_Directx_9__2004.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Vertex-Shader-Programming-DirectX/dp/1556222874/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224763824&sr=1-1
Real-Time 3D Terrain Engines Using C++ and DirectX 9
With recent advancements in programmable 3D rendering hardware, game developers can create engines capable of making complete outdoor landscapes. Many of today's popular games include entire outdoor environments, but making these environments realistic and fast is a challenge for even the best programmers. Real-Time 3D Terrain Engines Using C++ and DirectX 9 is written to help make the process more efficient, and to bring new programmers into the field of 3D computer game programming. The book is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of programming a popular 3D engine type - the "Real-Time 3D Terrain Engine." Throughout the book, the focus is on the essential topics of outdoor terrain rendering. So whether you are new to 3D engine programming or a seasoned veteran, Real-Time 3D Terrain Engines Using C++ and DirectX 9 will teach you how to use the latest advancements in hardware-accelerated rendering, and provide all of the tips, tricks, and ideas you need to build your own, complete 3D terrain engine. Skills Needed: It is assumed that you are familiar with C++, Direct X, math, and geometry and that you're ready to move into 3D engine design and real-time terrain visualization.
Downlink: http://rapidshare.com/files/146487773/Real_Time_3D_Terrain_Engines_Using_C___And_Dx9.pdf
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Terrain-Engines-DirectX-Development/dp/1584502045/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224763605&sr=1-1
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Focus On 3D Terrain Programming (Game Development)
Welcome to the world of 3D terrain programming. Now you can break away from the computer game mold of lackluster backgrounds and create amazing landscapes for your characters to explore. Focus On 3D Terrain Programming gives you the skills you need to do just that. This book brings the high-talking, abstract concepts down to earth so you can actually put them into practice. It covers the three most widely accepted terrain rendering solutions - geomipmapping, quad trees, and ROAM. Texture mapping and lighting techniques are also discussed, as well as cool special effects. Plus, the author provides the code so you can readily implement the solutions into your own games!
Download link: http://rapidshare.com/files/146485437/Premier_-_Focus_On_3D_Terrain_Programming_-_fly.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Focus-Terrain-Programming-Game-Development/dp/1592000282/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224763265&sr=8-1
Download link: http://rapidshare.com/files/146485437/Premier_-_Focus_On_3D_Terrain_Programming_-_fly.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Focus-Terrain-Programming-Game-Development/dp/1592000282/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224763265&sr=8-1
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Algorithms and Networking for Computer Games
Product Description
Algorithms and Networking for Computer Games is an essential guide to solving the algorithmic and networking problems of modern commercial computer games, written from the perspective of a computer scientist. Combining algorithmic knowledge and game-related problems, the authors discuss all the common difficulties encountered in game programming.
The first part of the book tackles algorithmic problems by presenting how they can be solved practically. As well as "classical" topics such as random numbers, tournaments and game trees, the authors focus on how to find a path in, create the terrain of, and make decisions in the game world. Part two introduces networking related problems in computer games and focuses on three key questions: how to hide the inherent communication delay, how to utilize limited network resources, and how to cope with cheating.
Algorithms and Networking for Computer Games provides a comprehensive resource that offers deeper algorithmic insight into game programming and explains game-specific network considerations. Read on for...
- Algorithmic solutions in pseudo code format, which not only emphasizes the idea behind the solution, but also can easily be written into the programming language of your choice.
- A section on the Synthetic player, covering decision-making, influence maps, finite-state machines, flocking, fuzzy sets and probabilistic reasoning.
- In-depth treatment of network communication including dead reckoning, local perception filters and cheating prevention.
- 51 ready-to-use algorithms and 178 illustrative exercises.
Algorithms and Networking for Computer Games is a must-read text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students on computer game-related courses, postgraduate researchers in game-related topics, and game developers interested in new approaches and the theoretical background to games.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 286 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 11, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470018127
- ISBN-13: 978-0470018125
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Algorithms-Networking-Computer-Games-Jouni/dp/0470018127/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222626373&sr=1-1
Game Programming Gems 6
Editorial Reviews
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Welcome to the sixth volume of the Game Programming Gems series. With team sizes constantly expanding, developers are finding themselves pushed to become increasingly specialized. This makes it important to have cutting-edge, ready-to-use material in your specialization, as well as resources that you can call upon if you need to work outside your area of expertise. Volume 6 has been explicitly designed with your current challenges in mind. With the new generation of machines, players expect higher-fidelity models and animations, fancier physics and graphics effects, and more intelligent AI. All of these capabilities require robust teams and longer schedules, so to help ensure that your games are still delivered on time and on budget, you’ll find 50 all new articles written by experts in game technology from many different backgrounds and over twenty countries. This volume also includes a brand new section dedicated to Scripting and Data-Driven Systems, which is focused entirely on the growing trend of removing the programmer from the data-tweaking loop. So, whether you're a new game programmer starting out on this exciting path, a grizzled, industry veteran, or a most welcome visitor, we hope that you will find inspiration, insight, and at least one or two true gems to use in your world!
About the Author
Michael Dickheiser (Raleigh, NC) is a Software Engineer with over nine years experience in team-oriented projects within the computer game industry. He has been involved in all stages of development from conceptual design, technical design and documentation, to implementation, debugging, and formal testing.Dickheiser was most recently a Senior Engineer at Red Storm Entertainment and he is now Senior Computer Scientist at Applied Research Associates.
Welcome to the sixth volume of the Game Programming Gems series. With team sizes constantly expanding, developers are finding themselves pushed to become increasingly specialized. This makes it important to have cutting-edge, ready-to-use material in your specialization, as well as resources that you can call upon if you need to work outside your area of expertise. Volume 6 has been explicitly designed with your current challenges in mind. With the new generation of machines, players expect higher-fidelity models and animations, fancier physics and graphics effects, and more intelligent AI. All of these capabilities require robust teams and longer schedules, so to help ensure that your games are still delivered on time and on budget, you’ll find 50 all new articles written by experts in game technology from many different backgrounds and over twenty countries. This volume also includes a brand new section dedicated to Scripting and Data-Driven Systems, which is focused entirely on the growing trend of removing the programmer from the data-tweaking loop. So, whether you're a new game programmer starting out on this exciting path, a grizzled, industry veteran, or a most welcome visitor, we hope that you will find inspiration, insight, and at least one or two true gems to use in your world!
About the Author
Michael Dickheiser (Raleigh, NC) is a Software Engineer with over nine years experience in team-oriented projects within the computer game industry. He has been involved in all stages of development from conceptual design, technical design and documentation, to implementation, debugging, and formal testing.Dickheiser was most recently a Senior Engineer at Red Storm Entertainment and he is now Senior Computer Scientist at Applied Research Associates.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 736 pages
- Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (March 7, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1584504501
- ISBN-13: 978-1584504504
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584504501/ref=dp_also-recommended_2?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
Game Programming Gems 4 (Game Programming Gems Series)
Editorial Reviews
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Uncover the secrets of the game industry's best programmers with the newest volume of the Game Programming Gems series With over 60 all new techniques, Game Programming Gems 4 continues to be the definitive resource for developers. Written by expert game developers who make today's amazing games, these articles not only provide quick solutions to cutting-edge problems, but they provide insights that you'll return to again and again. They'll spark your creativity and inspire your own discoveries. For the past few years, the game industry has been on an incredible journey of exploration and innovation. In conjunction with this journey, the scope of the Game Programming Gems series has broadened as well. With the variety of new platforms available, coverage has been expanded to include alternative languages and third party APIs. Most code is written in C++, but some interpreted languages (Java and Python) are also represented. The graphics articles make use of OpenGL, DirectX, and the various available shader languages. Volume 4 also includes an all new physics section that teaches innovative techniques for implementing real-time physics that will help you create emergent gameplay. To make searching between all four volumes of the series easy and efficient, we have added a cumulative index. This new volume is a definite must-have resource for every game programmer's library!
About the Author
Andrew Kirmse (San Rafael, CA) was the co-inventor and director of Meridian 59 (1996), and the graphics programmer on Star Wars: Starfighter (2001). He has degrees in physics, mathematics, and computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and currently works for Lucas Arts Entertainment Company. He has contributed to all three volumes in the Game Programming Gems series, and served as the section editor for Network and Multiplayer Programming for Game Programming Gems 3.
Uncover the secrets of the game industry's best programmers with the newest volume of the Game Programming Gems series With over 60 all new techniques, Game Programming Gems 4 continues to be the definitive resource for developers. Written by expert game developers who make today's amazing games, these articles not only provide quick solutions to cutting-edge problems, but they provide insights that you'll return to again and again. They'll spark your creativity and inspire your own discoveries. For the past few years, the game industry has been on an incredible journey of exploration and innovation. In conjunction with this journey, the scope of the Game Programming Gems series has broadened as well. With the variety of new platforms available, coverage has been expanded to include alternative languages and third party APIs. Most code is written in C++, but some interpreted languages (Java and Python) are also represented. The graphics articles make use of OpenGL, DirectX, and the various available shader languages. Volume 4 also includes an all new physics section that teaches innovative techniques for implementing real-time physics that will help you create emergent gameplay. To make searching between all four volumes of the series easy and efficient, we have added a cumulative index. This new volume is a definite must-have resource for every game programmer's library!
About the Author
Andrew Kirmse (San Rafael, CA) was the co-inventor and director of Meridian 59 (1996), and the graphics programmer on Star Wars: Starfighter (2001). He has degrees in physics, mathematics, and computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and currently works for Lucas Arts Entertainment Company. He has contributed to all three volumes in the Game Programming Gems series, and served as the section editor for Network and Multiplayer Programming for Game Programming Gems 3.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 744 pages
- Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (March 3, 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1584502959
- ISBN-13: 978-1584502951
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584502959/ref=dp_also-recommended_1?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
Game Programming Gems 3 (Game Programming Gems Series)
Editorial Reviews
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The journey continues with this ALL NEW volume in the Game Programming Gems series! As with the first two volumes, a dynamic group of some of the best game programmers in the industry have generously joined together to share their insights and techniques. Their ready-to-use ideas, tips, and solutions, will help save hours of programming time, prevent redundancy, and leave you with more time to add cutting-edge features to your own games. Covering all the key areas of game development, this invaluable resource delves deep into the problems often encountered by programmers, and provides practical, valid solutions. Each section is edited by an expert in the field to ensure that the ideas are original, accurate, and useful for a variety of game development projects. In addition to covering Mathematics, Graphics, General Programming, Audio, and Artificial Intelligence, Game Programming Gems 3 also includes an all new section on Network and Multiplayer games. This is a must-have reference, and series, for every game developer. If you are just getting started, this book offers a true cross-section of the challenges youíll face, and provides a variety of additional references to help you find all the resources you need to advance your skills and knowledge. If youíre an expert already, youíll find new ideas and techniques to help save plenty of valuable programming time.
About the Author
Dante Treglia is the lead software engineer at Nintendo of America's Software Development Support Group where he supports the Nintendo GameCube development community.
The journey continues with this ALL NEW volume in the Game Programming Gems series! As with the first two volumes, a dynamic group of some of the best game programmers in the industry have generously joined together to share their insights and techniques. Their ready-to-use ideas, tips, and solutions, will help save hours of programming time, prevent redundancy, and leave you with more time to add cutting-edge features to your own games. Covering all the key areas of game development, this invaluable resource delves deep into the problems often encountered by programmers, and provides practical, valid solutions. Each section is edited by an expert in the field to ensure that the ideas are original, accurate, and useful for a variety of game development projects. In addition to covering Mathematics, Graphics, General Programming, Audio, and Artificial Intelligence, Game Programming Gems 3 also includes an all new section on Network and Multiplayer games. This is a must-have reference, and series, for every game developer. If you are just getting started, this book offers a true cross-section of the challenges youíll face, and provides a variety of additional references to help you find all the resources you need to advance your skills and knowledge. If youíre an expert already, youíll find new ideas and techniques to help save plenty of valuable programming time.
About the Author
Dante Treglia is the lead software engineer at Nintendo of America's Software Development Support Group where he supports the Nintendo GameCube development community.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 663 pages
- Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (July 25, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1584502339
- ISBN-13: 978-1584502333
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Game-Programming-Gems/dp/1584502339/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Game Programming Gems 2 (Game Programming Gems Series)
Editorial Reviews
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Blazing through the excitement generated by the first volume, Game Programming Gems II is here with an entirely new set of innovative ideas, techniques,and algorithms. Game developers of all levels will find insightful tips and tools from this unique collection.Written by game programming experts,each contribution provides a hands-on solution to a programming problem, or a creative method for reducing programming time and redundancy. Edited by Mark DeLoura,Editor-In-Chief of Game Developer magazine and a group of top-notch area editors,this collection covers the major topics needed to develop a state-of-the-art game engine and provides all new coverage of audio issues. From animation and artificial intelligence to Z-buffering, lighting calculations,weather effects, curved surfaces, audio tools,multiplayer Internet gaming, music and sound effects, all of the major techniques needed to develop a competitive game engine are covered. All of the source code for each algorithm is included and can be used by advanced programmers immediately.For aspiring game programmers,the text for each algorithm explains the algorithm in detail, gives suggestions for beneficial modifications and optimizations, and includes references to related material.
About the Author
Mark DeLoura is the creator and series editor of the Game Programming Gems series of books. In his role as Vice President of Technology for GreenScreen Interactive, Mark focuses on pushing the boundaries of technology for games and making great games more efficiently. Over his 15+ years in the games industry, Mark has served in a variety of technologyrelated roles at Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft, Game Developer magazine, and as an independent consultant. He is an adamant believer in sharing and reusing technology, and he believes that everyone should be able to make games. He maintains a website at www.satori.org.
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Game-Programming-Gems/dp/1584500549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222625431&sr=1-1
Blazing through the excitement generated by the first volume, Game Programming Gems II is here with an entirely new set of innovative ideas, techniques,and algorithms. Game developers of all levels will find insightful tips and tools from this unique collection.Written by game programming experts,each contribution provides a hands-on solution to a programming problem, or a creative method for reducing programming time and redundancy. Edited by Mark DeLoura,Editor-In-Chief of Game Developer magazine and a group of top-notch area editors,this collection covers the major topics needed to develop a state-of-the-art game engine and provides all new coverage of audio issues. From animation and artificial intelligence to Z-buffering, lighting calculations,weather effects, curved surfaces, audio tools,multiplayer Internet gaming, music and sound effects, all of the major techniques needed to develop a competitive game engine are covered. All of the source code for each algorithm is included and can be used by advanced programmers immediately.For aspiring game programmers,the text for each algorithm explains the algorithm in detail, gives suggestions for beneficial modifications and optimizations, and includes references to related material.
About the Author
Mark DeLoura is the creator and series editor of the Game Programming Gems series of books. In his role as Vice President of Technology for GreenScreen Interactive, Mark focuses on pushing the boundaries of technology for games and making great games more efficiently. Over his 15+ years in the games industry, Mark has served in a variety of technologyrelated roles at Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft, Game Developer magazine, and as an independent consultant. He is an adamant believer in sharing and reusing technology, and he believes that everyone should be able to make games. He maintains a website at www.satori.org.
Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/146470937/Game.Programming.Gems.2.pdf
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Game-Programming-Gems/dp/1584500549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222625431&sr=1-1
Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (1st) Edition)
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This book, updated and improved, introduces the mathematics that support advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The book's primary aim is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills. It is an indispensable text and reference for computer scientists and serious programmers in virtually every discipline.
From the Back Cover
This book, updated and improved, introduces the mathematics that support advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The book's primary aim is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills. It is an indispensable text and reference for computer scientists and serious programmers in virtually every discipline.
From the Back Cover
This book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems, to evaluate horrendous sums, and to discover subtle patterns in data. It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it! - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline.
Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. "More concretely," the authors explain, "it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems." The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study.
Major topics include:
- Sums
- Recurrences
- Integer functions
- Elementary number theory
- Binomial coefficients
- Generating functions
- Discrete probability
- Asymptotic methods
This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Concrete-Mathematics-Foundation-Computer-Science/dp/0201558025/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222625068&sr=1-1
3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development (Wordware Game Math Library)
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
This book covers fundamental 3D math concepts that are especially useful for computer game developers and programmers.
About the Author
Fletcher Dunn is the principal programmer at Terminal Reality, where he has worked on Nocturne and 4x4 Evolution and is currently lead programmer for BloodRayne. He has developed games for Windows, Mac, Dreamcast, Playstation II, Xbox, and GameCube.
This book covers fundamental 3D math concepts that are especially useful for computer game developers and programmers.
About the Author
Fletcher Dunn is the principal programmer at Terminal Reality, where he has worked on Nocturne and 4x4 Evolution and is currently lead programmer for BloodRayne. He has developed games for Windows, Mac, Dreamcast, Playstation II, Xbox, and GameCube.
Ian Parberry is a professor of computer science at the University of North Texas and is internationally recognized as one of the top academics teaching computer game programming with DirectX. He is also the author of Learn Computer Game Programming with DirectX 7.0 and Introduction to Computer Game Programming with DirectX 8.0.
Book Details
- Paperback: 476 pages
- Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc. (June 25, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1556229119
- ISBN-13: 978-1556229114
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Primer-Graphics-Development-Wordware-Library/dp/1556229119/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222624382&sr=1-1
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