{"product_id":"computer-graphics-from-scratch-a-programmers-introduction-to-3d-rendering-paperback","title":"Computer Graphics from Scratch: A Programmer's Introduction to 3D Rendering - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGabriel Gambetta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComputer Graphics from Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the algorithms used in modern graphics software and guides beginners through building photorealistic 3D renders.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComputer graphics programming books are often math-heavy and intimidating for newcomers. Not this one. \u003ci\u003eComputer Graphics from Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e takes a simpler approach by keeping the math to a minimum and focusing on only one aspect of computer graphics, 3D rendering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll build two complete, fully functional renderers: a raytracer, which simulates rays of light as they bounce off objects, and a rasterizer, which converts 3D models into 2D pixels. As you progress you'll learn how to create realistic reflections and shadows, and how to render a scene from any point of view. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePseudocode examples throughout make it easy to write your renderers in any language, and links to live JavaScript demos of each algorithm invite you to explore further on your own.\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse perspective projection to draw 3D objects on a 2D plane\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSimulate the way rays of light interact with surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdd mirror-like reflections and cast shadows to objects\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRender a scene from any camera position using clipping planes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse flat, Gouraud, and Phong shading to mimic real surface lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaint texture details onto basic shapes to create realistic-looking objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you're an aspiring graphics engineer or a novice programmer curious about how graphics algorithms work, Gabriel Gambetta's simple, clear explanations will quickly put computer graphics concepts and rendering techniques within your reach. All you need is basic coding knowledge and high school math. \u003ci\u003eComputer Graphics from Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e will cover the rest.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabriel Gambetta \u003c\/b\u003estarted coding games around the age of 5 on a ZX Spectrum. After studying Computer Science and working at a respectable local company in his native Uruguay, he started a game development company and ran it for 10 years while teaching Computer Graphics at his alma mater. More recently, Gambetta has been working at Google Zürich, where he's been since 2011 except for a stint as an early engineer in the London-based multiplayer game tech unicorn Improbable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47212876235001,"sku":"9781718500761","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/WkJxb292TnNPZjlFYkI5MHc4Q2Z0Zz09.webp?v=1768098798","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/computer-graphics-from-scratch-a-programmers-introduction-to-3d-rendering-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}