Description
Book SynopsisReal-Time Rendering combines fundamental principles with guidance on the latest techniques to provide a complete reference on three-dimensional interactive computer graphics.
It will help you increase speed and improve image quality and learn the features and limitations of acceleration algorithms and graphics APIs. This latest fourth edition has been updated to include a chapter on virtual reality and augmented reality and covers new topics such as visual appearance, global illumination, and curves and curved surfaces.
It is for anyone serious about computer graphics who wants to learn about algorithms that create synthetic images fast enough that the viewer can interact with a virtual environment.
Reviews
This is the book I recommend to everyone starting out in the industry. Not only is it a great reference on so many topics, each topic is covered in impressive depth with great references for further exploration. â Alex Vlachos, Valve
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Table of Contentschapter 1 Introduction
chapter 2 The Graphics Rendering Pipeline
chapter 3 The Graphics Processing Unit
chapter 4 Transforms
chapter 5 Shading Basics
chapter 6 Texturing
chapter 7 Shadows
chapter 8 Light and Color
chapter 9 Physically-Based Shading
chapter 10 Local Illumination
chapter 11 Global Illumination
chapter 12 Image-Space Effects
chapter 13 Beyond Polygons
chapter 14 Volumetric and Translucency Rendering
chapter 15 Non-Photorealistic Rendering
chapter 16 Polygonal Techniques
chapter 17 Curves and Curved Surfaces
chapter 18 Pipeline Optimization
chapter 19 Acceleration Algorithms
chapter 20 Effcient Shading
chapter 21 Virtual and Augmented Reality
chapter 22 Intersection Test Methods
chapter 23 Graphics Hardware
chapter 24 The Future
