Advanced Game Development with Programmable Graphics Hardware

by Alan Watt, Fabio Policarpo

Overview

This book addresses the new possibilities that are becoming available in games technology through the development of programmable hardware. It is helpful for students of game technology and established game programmers and developers who want to update their expertise to the new technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568812403
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)

About the Author

Watt, Alan; Policarpo, Fabio

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Cg Programming Overview 2. Light/Object Shaders 3. Texture Mapping 4. Rendering Shadows 5. Advanced Mapping Techniques and Ray Tracing on the GPU 6. Common Games Effects 7. Recorded Animation: Interpolation and Management 8. Real-Time Animation 9. Character Animation—Using MoCap and Skinning 10. Facial Animation 11. Managing Game Development