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Title ::   Advanced Visual Effects with Direct3D
Format ::   Soft-Bound
Pages ::   520
MSRP ::   $59.99
ISBN ::   1-59200-961-1
Author(s) ::   Peter Walsh
Publisher ::   Course Technology
Categories ::   3D Graphics, Gaming
Pub Date ::   November 2005
Additional Info ::   Click Here For Additional Information
Advanced Visual Effects with Direct3D takes you on an incredible journey through the world of advanced game development. Using the Direct3D programming language, Advanced Visual Effects with Direct3D combines production-quality and fully optimized code with simple language so that you can quickly and easily expand your game development knowledge without being bogged down in confusing jargon or game development basics. This book covers the high-level skills that you are required to know in the competitive game development industry. You will learn everything from how to implement HLSL shaders into an engine to how to write an advanced particle system, how to use volumetric shadowing, and how to develop advanced vertex skinned animations


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