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Cutting-edge Direct 3D Programming: Everything You Need to Create Stunning 3D Applications with Direct 3D
 
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Cutting-edge Direct 3D Programming: Everything You Need to Create Stunning 3D Applications with Direct 3D (Paperback)

by Stan Trujillo (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Coriolis Group,U.S.; Pap/Cdr edition (Nov 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1576100502
  • ISBN-13: 978-1576100509
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 19 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,650,964 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Book Description
Explains Direct3D in clear, understandable language. Appeals to software developers interested in writing any type of 3D application for Windows 95, from hobbyist to professional. Emphasizes development of many types of software, not just games. Includes plenty of demos enabling readers of varying skill levels to create source code ideal for their needs. Includes a body of code that is fast, debugged and royalty-free so readers can program with Direct3D without having to learn the entire API. Addresses topics such as 3D coordinates, rendering, texture mapping, animation, hit-detection, lighting, and morphing.

About the Author
Stan Trujillo (Oakhurst, CA) has done programming work for Los Alamos National Laboratories, the California Institute of Technology, and the U.S. Department of Energy in areas such as graphics, neural nets, and distributed computing. He is an author of Cutting-Edge Direct3D Programming, C++ Games Programming, Windows 95 Games Programming, and other computer books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tres fab buy it!, 23 Dec 1999
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This book is miles better than any I've Looked at for explaining the basic concepts of Direct 3D (including "The Awesome Power of ...." which was critically lauded, but pants). If you are needing a book to explain the basic concepts of Direct 3D with no prior knowledge assumed (apart from C++). Then this is the book for you. The examples on the book are all stand alone, but once you understand the basics of how objects are placed into a virtual world, you can easily create any type of world you fancy.

Direct 3D is such a involved topic that certain things can't be explained such as Direct Input -Joystick stuff. MFC stuff Direct Play Direct sound etc. The book only deals with Direct 3D, and not the above topics. The book deals with Direct 3D in a easy understandable and clear manner. Top notch

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3.0 out of 5 stars Useless, to be quite frank, 19 Sep 1999
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This book is alright, but no more than that. The examples are, to be frank, quite useless. There is no examples that respond to keyboard input. Also, there is no chapter on putting the code into practice in a REAL WORLD example. All coded in MFC. MFC is brilliant, but crap for learning - you should learn it in Win32 first and then port it ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book opens the door to state of the art programming!, 4 Sep 1999
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I'm a final year student of Software Engineering at the University of Westminster, London , England. I have been using this book for my final project, and I can say that is is the best practical introduction to D3D ever! The examples are really good and even work fine in NT4. If you want to get into DirectX or D3D get this book. Honestly.
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1.0 out of 5 stars I made a mistake by purchasing it.
It's okay if you want to make a one object 3D scene with very little interaction with the user but if you want to be able to control virtual cameras, move lights or create real... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, fully explanatory.
At first, when I got this book, I was a little worried, because all of the chapters start with, "Create a new project with the d3d app-wizard included with the book,"... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars The book is good, but it only teaches the basics of D3DRM.
First, the book is object oriented, so C programmers may have problems. The book also covers many window samples. It only has 1 fullscreen sample. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. Forget the rest and read this first!
I have been tackling with Direct3D through a couple of books now, first being Awsome Power of DirectX/3D and it was this book (Cutting Edge 3d) that finally made sense of it... Read more
Published on 11 May 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book on Direct3D RM
Ive been using this book thoughout the last year, and i must say that even though it only explains Direct3D RM - software mode (means no information on Vodoo, RIVA etc. Read more
Published on 17 April 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written
This is for the Claremont, California , March 1, 1999 writer. The author gave you the source code for the wizard and instructions on how to compile it. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is your one-step guide to Direct3D Retained Mode
I am currently about 30 pages from completing this book.

I have never read a technical book from cover to cover so this will be the first. Read more

Published on 8 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for beginning your quest into Direct3D/DirectX
I am established Visual C++ developer and have just completed reading this book, my first Direct3D book. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book on Direct3D. Code updates available on website
This is a nicely balanced book and good for people who want touse direct3d within an MFC design style.
Published on 10 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A very accessible introduction to D3D RM using MFC.
This is an introductory text on D3D and only covers parts of Retained Mode. For a computer book it is EXTREMELY well written. MFC is used for all the programs. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 1998

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