OpenGL Superbible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference

Name: OpenGL Superbible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference
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ISBN-10: 0321498828
ISBN-13: 9780321498823
Series: OpenGL SuperBible
Pages: 1205
Language: English
Published: 2007
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Authors: Nicholas Haemel, Benjamin Lipchak, Richard S. Wright

Description

OpenGL ® SuperBible, Fourth Edition, begins by illuminating the core techniques of "classic" OpenGL graphics programming, from drawing in space to geometric transformations, from lighting to texture mapping. The authors cover newer OpenGL capabilities, including OpenGL 2.1's powerful programmable pipeline, vertex and fragment shaders, and advanced buffers. They also present thorough, up-to-date introductions to OpenGL implementations on multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, UNIX, and embedded systems.

Coverage includes

An entirely new chapter on OpenGL ES programming for handhelds

Completely rewritten chapters on OpenGL for Mac OS X and GNU/Linux

Up-to-the-minute coverage of OpenGL on Windows Vista

New material on floating-point color buffers and off-screen rendering

In-depth introductions to 3D modeling and object composition

Expert techniques for utilizing OpenGL's programmable shading language

Thorough coverage of curves, surfaces, interactive graphics, textures, shadows, and much more

A fully updated API reference, and an all-new section of full-color images

You'll rely on this book constantly-whether you're learning OpenGL for the first time, deepening your graphics programming expertise, upgrading from older versions of OpenGL, or porting applications from other environments.

Now part of the OpenGL Technical Library-The official knowledge resource for OpenGL developers

The OpenGL Technical Library provides tutorial and reference books for OpenGL. The Library enables programmers to gain a practical understanding of OpenGL and shows them how to unlock its full potential. Originally developed by SGI, the Library continues to evolve under the auspices of the OpenGL Architecture Review Board (ARB) Steering Group (now part of the Khronos Group), an industry consortium responsible for guiding the evolution of OpenGL and related technologies.

Contents

Preface xxvii

About the Authors xxxv

Introduction 1

Part I: The Old Testament

Chapter 1 Introduction to 3D Graphics and OpenGL 9

Chapter 2 Using OpenGL 33

Chapter 3 Drawing in Space: Geometric Primitives and Buffers 73

Chapter 4 Geometric Transformations: The Pipeline 127

Chapter 5 Color, Materials, and Lighting: The Basics 173

Chapter 6 More on Colors and Materials 229

Chapter 7 Imaging with OpenGL 251