Das Buch stellt ausführlich die Spiele- und Grafikprogrammierung mit DirectX vor. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Windows- und die C++-Programmierung geht es sofort in medias res. Anhand zahlreicher ... mehr

"Imagine trying to play defense in football without ever studying offense. You would not know when a run was coming, how to defend pass patterns, nor when to blitz. In computer systems, as in football, ... mehr

"A good, concise computer graphics textbook covering 3D concepts, essential fundamentals theory, and easy-to-follow OpenGL practical programming in Java." Dr. Jack Bresenham, Retired IBM Senior Technical ... mehr

If you’re new to the topic of game art, you’ve found the perfect guide to get you up to speed quickly. "Game Art For Teens, Second Edition" will help you develop the skills you need to create amazing ... mehr

Game Art: Creation, Direction, and Careers explores what game art is all about, what types of jobs are available, and what skills are needed. This 4-color book teaches 3D artists and modelers how to adapt ... mehr

Within the world of video games, characters become almost living entities. Through the use of logic and artificial intelligence, the video-game character is able to act and react to each situation. As ... mehr

"Game Character Design Complete" is an intermediate-level book designed to help you develop your existing digital art skills to create and export 3D character models, textures, and animations for modern ... mehr

The worldwide video game console market surpassed $10 billion in 2003. Current sales of new consoles is consolidated around 3 major companies and their proprietary platforms: Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. ... mehr

Most books on game design and development treat the topic as if designers worked in a vacuum. But in the real world, game design almost always needs to work within the constraints of time, money, hardware ... mehr

"Game Design: A Practical Approach" teaches new game designers, students, and hobbyists the fundamentals of game design through the design and creation of a simple game. Written by a veteran game designer, ... mehr