"Beginning OpenGL, Second Edition" provides an easy-to-understand introduction to OpenGL, introducing all the basic elements of OpenGL used in game development as they apply to games. Covering OpenGL 3.0, the new and more efficient API that provides Direct3D 10 level graphics and is platform independent. Perfect for programmers who are new to game development or new to OpenGL, new skills and concepts are taught using step-by-step instructions with end-of-chapter exercises for testing and reinforcement.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Garnett
Format:Paperback
I recently got this book for Christmas, and it is very good. It seems to cover the basics of OpenGL well, and is very professional as well as being easy to read.
It comes with source code, but it isn't great. I found I had to go into the src folder and add the existing items to a new project to get it to run.
Otherwise, a good book. Recommended.
It comes with source code, but it isn't great. I found I had to go into the src folder and add the existing items to a new project to get it to run.
Otherwise, a good book. Recommended.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Easy to follow, well laid out, and with good examples. Also, unlike with a lot of books, the author has taken the trouble to update the samples at the book's web site.
By A
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The book is great, but the source code is a complete mess. It's necessary to create a new project from example files, to make them work; also, the multi-texturing example is bugged, and all the examples that include multi-texturing do not work.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough relevance to the title
My main criticism of this book could easily be directed at any number of programming-related guides these days and is simply this... 3rd party code libraries. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Blake
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bumper...
Codes on the cd dont work anymore and there is no supporting website or whatever.
Also he jumps from 1 point to another without really explaining thinks work. Read more
Also he jumps from 1 point to another without really explaining thinks work. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Bas
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good introduction to OpenGL...
I found this took to be a mixed blessing. I have no previous experience with OpenGL and found this book to be a great help to get my hands dirty quickly and render primitives on... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Bram Ridder
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good book, although difficult to define
I started reading this book to fill the gaps left by another one about a similar topic (see my other reviews if you are curious) and, despite the fact that I did enjoy it (and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Riccardo Di Meo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, opened my eyes..
I had some knowledge of OpenGL 1.x. This book says "No no - bad OpenGL 1.x, use OpenGL 3.0+!". And it is true. Read more
Published 22 months ago by enif
3.0 out of 5 stars
Generally good, but lacks vital information for beginners
Seeing as this book is entitled "Beginning OpenGL", I assumed it would be a good book for, well, a beginner. Like me. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Anon
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