ABSTRACT

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers the design of a 3D engine. This volume is complete with articles by leading programmers that focus on various aspects of 3D engine design such as quality and optimization as well as high-level architecture. GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many computer graphics programming challenges that may arise.

Key Features:

  • Presents tips & tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs, video consoles, mobile devices
  • Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms
  • Explores the latest developments in rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering
  • Takes practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges

chapter 9|30 pages

Designing a Data-Driven Renderer

chapter 10|18 pages

An Aspect-Based Engine Architecture

chapter 11|18 pages

Kinect Programming with Direct3D 11