3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development

Fletcher Dunn, Ian Parberry

430 pages, parution le 14/08/2002

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Résumé

3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development covers fundamental 3D math concepts that are especially useful for computer game developers and programmers. The authors discuss the mathematical theory in detail and then provide the geometric interpretation necessary to make 3D math intuitive. Working C++ classes illustrate how to put the techniques into practice, and exercises at the end of each chapter help reinforce the concepts.

This book:

Explains basic concepts such as vectors, coordinate spaces, matrices, transformations, Euler angles, homogenous coordinates, geometric primitives, intersection tests, and triangle meshes.
Discusses orientation in 3D, including thorough coverage of quaternions and a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of different representation techniques.
Describes working C++ classes for mathematical and geometric entities and several different matrix classes, each tailored to specific geometric tasks.
Includes complete derivations for all the primitive transformation matrices.

Contents

Introduction
The Cartesian Coordinate System
Multiple Coordinate Spaces
Vectors
Operations on Vectors
A Simple 3D Vector Class
Introduction to Matrices
Matrices and Linear Transformations
More on Matrices
Orientation and Angular Displacement in 3D
Transformations in C++
Geometric Primitives
Geometric Tests
Triangle Meshes
3D Math for Graphics
Visibility Determination
Afterword

L'auteur - Ian Parberry

Ian Parberry is a professor of computer science at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, where he specializes in a unique curriculum focusing on the computer game industry. Parberry is internationally recognized as one of the top academics in this field.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wordware Publishing, Inc
Auteur(s)	Fletcher Dunn, Ian Parberry
Parution	14/08/2002
Nb. de pages	430
Format	19 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	945g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781556229114
ISBN13	978-1-55622-911-4