Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications

Author: James M. Van Verth
Edition: 2
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0123742978

Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications: A Programmer's Guide

Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications, 2nd edition presents the core mathematics necessary for sophisticated 3D graphics and interactive physical simulations. Get Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications computer books for free.
The book begins with linear algebra and matrix multiplication and expands on this foundation to cover such topics as color and lighting, interpolation, animation and basic game physics. Essential Mathematics focuses on the issues of 3D game development important to programmers and includes optimization guidance throughout.

The new edition Windows code will now use Visual Studio.NET. There will also be DirectX support provided, along with OpenGL - due to its cross-platform nature. Programmers will find more concrete examples included in this edition, as well Check Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications our best computer books for 2013. All books are available in pdf format and downloadable from rapidshare, 4shared, and mediafire.

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The book begins with linear algebra and matrix multiplication and expands on this foundation to cover such topics as color and lighting, interpolation, animation and basic game physics. Essential Mathematics focuses on the issues of 3D game development important to programmers and includes optimization guidance throughout.

The new edition Windows code will now use Visual Studio.NET Programmers will find more concrete examples included in this edition, as well

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