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Book Collision Detection in Interactive 3D Environments

Download or read book Collision Detection in Interactive 3D Environments written by Gino van den Bergen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-10-27 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart of any system that simulates the physical interaction between objects is collision detection-the ability to detect when two objects have come into contact. This system is also one of the most difficult aspects of a physical simulation to implement correctly, and invariably it is the main consumer of CPU cycles. Practitioners, new to the f

Book Real Time Collision Detection

Download or read book Real Time Collision Detection written by Christer Ericson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-12-22 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an expert in the game industry, Christer Ericson's new book is a comprehensive guide to the components of efficient real-time collision detection systems. The book provides the tools and know-how needed to implement industrial-strength collision detection for the highly detailed dynamic environments of applications such as 3D games, virt

Book Real Time Collision Detection

Download or read book Real Time Collision Detection written by Christer Ericson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-12-22 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an expert in the game industry, Christer Ericson's new book is a comprehensive guide to the components of efficient real-time collision detection systems. The book provides the tools and know-how needed to implement industrial-strength collision detection for the highly detailed dynamic environments of applications such as 3D games, virtual reality applications, and physical simulators. Of the many topics covered, a key focus is on spatial and object partitioning through a wide variety of grids, trees, and sorting methods. The author also presents a large collection of intersection and distance tests for both simple and complex geometric shapes. Sections on vector and matrix algebra provide the background for advanced topics such as Voronoi regions, Minkowski sums, and linear and quadratic programming. Of utmost importance to programmers but rarely discussed in this much detail in other books are the chapters covering numerical and geometric robustness, both essential topics for collision detection systems. Also unique are the chapters discussing how graphics hardware can assist in collision detection computations and on advanced optimization for modern computer architectures. All in all, this comprehensive book will become the industry standard for years to come.

Book Real Time Rendering

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tomas Akenine-Möller
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2019-01-18
  • ISBN : 1315362007
  • Pages : 1046 pages

Download or read book Real Time Rendering written by Tomas Akenine-Möller and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 1046 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised, this third edition focuses on modern techniques used to generate synthetic three-dimensional images in a fraction of a second. With the advent of programmable shaders, a wide variety of new algorithms have arisen and evolved over the past few years. This edition discusses current, practical rendering methods used in games and other applications. It also presents a solid theoretical framework and relevant mathematics for the field of interactive computer graphics, all in an approachable style. The authors have made the figures used in the book available for download for fair use.:Download Figures. Reviews Rendering has been a required reference for professional graphics practitioners for nearly a decade. This latest edition is as relevant as ever, covering topics from essential mathematical foundations to advanced techniques used by today’s cutting edge games. -- Gabe Newell, President, Valve, May 2008 Rendering ... has been completely revised and revamped for its updated third edition, which focuses on modern techniques used to generate three-dimensional images in a fraction of the time old processes took. From practical rendering for games to math and details for better interactive applications, it's not to be missed. -- The Bookwatch, November 2008 You'll get brilliantly lucid explanations of concepts like vertex morphing and variance shadow mapping—as well as a new respect for the incredible craftsmanship that goes into today's PC games. -- Logan Decker, PC Gamer Magazine , February 2009

Book Haptic Rendering

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ming C. Lin
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2008-07-25
  • ISBN : 1439865140
  • Pages : 616 pages

Download or read book Haptic Rendering written by Ming C. Lin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-07-25 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a long time, human beings have dreamed of a virtual world where it is possible to interact with synthetic entities as if they were real. It has been shown that the ability to touch virtual objects increases the sense of presence in virtual environments. This book provides an authoritative overview of state-of-theart haptic rendering algorithms

Book 3D Game Engine Design

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Eberly
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2006-11-03
  • ISBN : 1482267306
  • Pages : 1008 pages

Download or read book 3D Game Engine Design written by David Eberly and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-11-03 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of 3D Game Engine Design was an international bestseller that sold over 17,000 copies and became an industry standard. In the six years since that book was published, graphics hardware has evolved enormously. Hardware can now be directly controlled through techniques such as shader programming, which requires an entirely new thought process of a programmer. In a way that no other book can do, this new edition shows step by step how to make a shader-based graphics engine and how to tame this new technology. Much new material has been added, including more than twice the coverage of the essential techniques of scene graph management, as well as new methods for managing memory usage in the new generation of game consoles and portable game players. There are expanded discussions of collision detection, collision avoidance, and physics—all challenging subjects for developers. The mathematics coverage is now focused towards the end of the book to separate it from the general discussion. As with the first edition, one of the most valuable features of this book is the inclusion of Wild Magic, a commercial quality game engine in source code that illustrates how to build a real-time rendering system from the lowest-level details all the way to a working game. Wild Magic Version 4 consists of over 300,000 lines of code that allows the results of programming experiments to be seen immediately. This new version of the engine is fully shader-based, runs on Windows XP, Mac OS X, and Linux, and is only available with the purchase of the book.

Book Real Time Cameras

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Haigh-Hutchinson
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2009-04-02
  • ISBN : 1000065081
  • Pages : 539 pages

Download or read book Real Time Cameras written by Mark Haigh-Hutchinson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-04-02 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The control of cameras is as important in games as it is in cinema. How the camera tracks and moves determines our point of view and influences our attitude towards the content. A poorly designed camera system in a game can disrupt a users experience, while a well-designed one can make a good game into a great one. Breaks down the algorithms behind contemporary game camera systems, written by a leading expert in the area.

Book Computer Graphics

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nobuhiko Mukai
  • Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
  • Release : 2012-03-30
  • ISBN : 9535104551
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book Computer Graphics written by Nobuhiko Mukai and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-03-30 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer graphics is now used in various fields; for industrial, educational, medical and entertainment purposes. The aim of computer graphics is to visualize real objects and imaginary or other abstract items. In order to visualize various things, many technologies are necessary and they are mainly divided into two types in computer graphics: modeling and rendering technologies. This book covers the most advanced technologies for both types. It also includes some visualization techniques and applications for motion blur, virtual agents and historical textiles. This book provides useful insights for researchers in computer graphics.

Book Interactive Web Based Virtual Reality with Java 3D

Download or read book Interactive Web Based Virtual Reality with Java 3D written by Ko, Chi Chung and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides both advanced and novice programmers with comprehensive, detailed coverage of all of the important issues in Java 3D"--Provided by publisher.

Book 3D Game Engine Architecture

Download or read book 3D Game Engine Architecture written by David H. Eberly and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Virtual and Mixed Reality

    Book Details:
  • Author : Randall Shumaker
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2009-07-15
  • ISBN : 3642027717
  • Pages : 663 pages

Download or read book Virtual and Mixed Reality written by Randall Shumaker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 13th International Conference on Human–Computer Interaction, HCI Inter- tional 2009, was held in San Diego, California, USA, July 19–24, 2009, jointly with the Symposium on Human Interface (Japan) 2009, the 8th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, the 5th International Conference on Universal Access in Human–Computer Interaction, the Third International Conf- ence on Virtual and Mixed Reality, the Third International Conference on Internati- alization, Design and Global Development, the Third International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing, the 5th International Conference on Augmented Cognition, the Second International Conference on Digital Human Mod- ing, and the First International Conference on Human Centered Design. A total of 4,348 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry and gove- mental agencies from 73 countries submitted contributions, and 1,397 papers that were judged to be of high scientific quality were included in the program. These papers - dress the latest research and development efforts and highlight the human aspects of the design and use of computing systems. The papers accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the entire field of human–computer interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas.

Book Collaborative Design in Virtual Environments

Download or read book Collaborative Design in Virtual Environments written by Xiangyu Wang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) are multi-user virtual realities which actively support communication and co-operation. This book offers a comprehensive reference volume to the state-of-the-art in the area of design studies in CVEs. It is an excellent mix of contributions from over 25 leading researcher/experts in multiple disciplines from academia and industry, providing up-to-date insight into the current research topics in this field as well as the latest technological advancements and the best working examples. Many of these results and ideas are also applicable to other areas such as CVE for design education. Overall, this book serves as an excellent reference for postgraduate students, researchers and practitioners who need a comprehensive approach to study the design behaviours in CVEs. It is also a useful and informative source of materials for those interested in learning more on using/developing CVEs to support design and design collaboration.

Book Advanced Methods in Computer Graphics

Download or read book Advanced Methods in Computer Graphics written by Ramakrishnan Mukundan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together several advanced topics in computer graphics that are important in the areas of game development, three-dimensional animation and real-time rendering. The book is designed for final-year undergraduate or first-year graduate students, who are already familiar with the basic concepts in computer graphics and programming. It aims to provide a good foundation of advanced methods such as skeletal animation, quaternions, mesh processing and collision detection. These and other methods covered in the book are fundamental to the development of algorithms used in commercial applications as well as research.

Book Physically Based Rendering

Download or read book Physically Based Rendering written by Matt Pharr and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-09-28 with total page 1059 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rendering is a crucial component of computer graphics— the conversion of a description of a 3D scene into an image for display. Algorithms for animation, geometric modeling, and texturing all must feed their results through some sort of rendering process for the results to be visible in an image. Focusing on realistic images, physically based rendering incorporates ideas from a range of disciplines, including physics, biology, psychology, cognitive science, and mathematics. This book presents the algorithms of modern photorealistic rendering and follows step by step the creation of a complete rendering system. As each new rendering concept is introduced it is also shown implemented in code—there is no better way to understand the subtle and complex process of rendering. The code itself is highly readable, written in the literate programming style that mixes text describing the system with the code that implements it. The result is a stunning achievement in graphics education for students, professionals, and researchers.*CD-ROM with the source code for a complete rendering system for Windows, OS X, & Linux—with many examples of images created by the system throughout the 4 color text*The code and text are tightly woven together through the technique of literate programming with a unique indexing feature that lists all locations of functions, variables, and methods on the page they are first described*The most complete guide to understanding, designing, and building a rendering system

Book Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics V

Download or read book Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics V written by Jean-Daniel Boissonnat and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-09-11 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected contributions to the Workshop WAFR 2002, held December 15-17, 2002, Nice, France. This fifth biannual Workshop on Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics focuses on algorithmic issues related to robotics and automation. The design and analysis of robot algorithms raises fundamental questions in computer science, computational geometry, mechanical modeling, operations research, control theory, and associated fields. The highly selective program highlights significant new results such as algorithmic models and complexity bounds. The validation of algorithms, design concepts, or techniques is the common thread running through this focused collection.

Book Introduction to Game Development

Download or read book Introduction to Game Development written by James R. Parker and published by Mercury Learning and Information. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will guide you through the basic game development process, covering game development topics including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, Web-based games, etc. Real games will be created, and significant parts of a game engine will be built and made available for download. The companion DVD will contain example code, games, and color figures. Processing is a free, graphics-oriented language that provides the basic functionality needed for building games and runs on all major platforms. Moreover, it allows games to be built for desktop computers, HTML 5, and Android. eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at [email protected]. Features: Teaches basic game development including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, Web-based games, and more Create a small collection of complete computer games developed throughout the book Uses Processing, a free, downloadable platform with a frame by frame display scheme that is perfect for computer games