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This book covers fundamental 3D fundamental maths 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 maths intuitive. Working C++ classes illustrate how to put the techniques into practice, and exercises at the end of each chapter help to reinforce the concepts.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By "badgerc82"
Format:Paperback
Beginners:
I would like to start off by saying that if you are a complete beginner, then you have come to the right place. This book is amazing in its introduction of maths concepts to beginner 3D programmers. The way that the author has written this book means that you won't be left with gappy knowledge on this already complex subject. Beginners will come away from this book knowing a good deal of the 3D math necessary for a game today.
Advanced:
Advanced users will not find the book as rewarding as beginners but will definitly learn a few new tricks. I personally found that the little concepts I new in vectors was deeply clarified by the author
Negatives:
Lack of CD and unavailable code via the URL when I looked..Buy this NOW!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Rasputin
Format:Paperback
The authors of this book is a game programmer and a professor of Computer Science. This team is excellent!
The game programmer has alot of focus on making the material understandable, and the professor has focus on the mathematically correct semantics. Unlike other books, that teaches game programming (of which many have an author with his strength on either field), this book has the right blend of understandable text parred with the right mathematical semantics.
Furthermore the text is supported by code, so if you are shaky on some of the math, you can see the implementation in C++ code.
As a total math newbie, this book helped me alot, and today I understand totally and in detail what is going on in my 3D programming.
An ABSOLUTE MUST, if you want to learn 3D on top level.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Steven
Format:Paperback
As a person who's maths isn't amazing, I had high hopes for this book when reading the first few chapters: the book starts off too basic for even me! However, as other reviews have indicated, it almost appears that there are a number of chapters missing from the middle of the book. By the time we get to "Geometric Primitives" the author is speaking in language that will only be understood by someone with a maths degree. Many of the advanced concepts aren't even introduced let alone explained.
One wonders what the purpose of the chapter explaining the concept of negative numbers (yes, it starts that basic) is when the second half of the book would require a maths degree to understand. In particular, the chapters on Geometric Primitives and Geometric Tests are impenetrable to me - and these are the concepts I was hoping to understand. Another example: on page 137 the author starts using a triangular mathematical symbol out of nowhere; I couldn't find *any* previous explanation of the meaning of that symbol!
All in all, I am very disappointed by this book and left wondering who the intended audience for the book is.
One wonders what the purpose of the chapter explaining the concept of negative numbers (yes, it starts that basic) is when the second half of the book would require a maths degree to understand. In particular, the chapters on Geometric Primitives and Geometric Tests are impenetrable to me - and these are the concepts I was hoping to understand. Another example: on page 137 the author starts using a triangular mathematical symbol out of nowhere; I couldn't find *any* previous explanation of the meaning of that symbol!
All in all, I am very disappointed by this book and left wondering who the intended audience for the book is.
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Good Maths Refresher Book
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Published 5 months ago by H N Alexander
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OK in places, but not ideal
I bought this book while studying for a degree in Computer Games Technology, and certainly found it helpful in understanding some of the essential maths required for game... Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by Peter Bloomfield
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Very good book, bearing in mind it is a primer. If you are at all a bit uncertain about maths, get this book and it will help you out with lots of clearly explained chapters. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Arnold J Watermelon
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I wouldn't use this as my primary book
I felt the first few chapters were really geared towards newcomers to 2D/3D Maths and so every topic in the earlier chapters were covered very slowly and in detail. Read more
Published on 27 May 2008 by Fame K
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Not sure who would find this useful
Sure the book starts off with really really simple maths, using 1d and 2d maths for a springboard. It slowly eases into vector and matrix maths, all described fairly run of the... Read more
Published on 21 April 2008 by Mr. S. T. Foster
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3D Maths for mathematicians
I bought this book thinking it would explain 3D maths to me, a programmer, but instead found it better suited to mathematicians who want to understand vectors and matrices. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by David A. Watson
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Highly recommended
I love this book, and it has payed off very well for me.
The author has a remarkable skill to explain even the most difficult subjects in a way that everyone understands. Read more
The author has a remarkable skill to explain even the most difficult subjects in a way that everyone understands. Read more
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