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3D Graphics Programming for Windows (Microsoft Programming Series) [Paperback]

Nigel Thompson (Author)

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Series: Microsoft Programming Series | Publication Date: October 1, 1996

This book introduces the basic concepts of Direct3D with engaging hands-on projects. Solid solutions are given to basic, real world 3D programming problems. The book teaches Windows programmers how to apply the Direct 3D API to accomplish typical 3D graphics objectives.

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In 3D Graphics Programming for Windows 95, Nigel Thompson develops a C++ wrapper library for DirectX, an applications programming interface that has become the de facto standard for games programming on Windows 95 platforms. The book comes with a CD-ROM that contains sample code, interesting examples, and the DirectX 2 Software Development Kit (SDK). The advantage of working with a package such as this one is that it effectively hides mundane details and lets you focus on the creative aspects of computer graphics.

Product Details

Paperback: 328 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press (October 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572313455
ISBN-13: 978-1572313453
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,578,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book filled a badly needed gap!!!, May 17, 1999

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Nigel thompson created a wrapper based on a wrapper based on two other wrappers... there's wrappers everywhere!!! This book belongs only to my garbage can!!! It teaches you nothing about DirectX/Direct3D; it only teaches you not to judge a book according to its cover. A nonsense book with a nice cover.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money, July 6, 1998

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I foolishly bought this expensive doorstop thinking I might learn something about Direct3D. Unfortunately all it really tells you about is how to use the author's own wrapper library. (Which doesn't compile with the Direct X 5 SDK... you have to use Direct X 2 on the CD. Obsolete or what?)

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3.0 out of 5 stars If you are a 15 year old wanna be 3d game programmer..., October 26, 1997

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The good and bad of this book is that it gives you a hunk of code to start with for 3d graphics. He provides documentated wrapper classes for DirectX. If you want the DirectX implementation hidden this is a good thing. If you want to put your efforts into understanding the "Real Deal" this is a digression.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Thank god it's out of print...
If you want to learn the author's framework, then it is a passable book. However, as he himself admits, it is not a production quality library, and he was not at the time and... Read more

Published on January 12, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, but really out of date...
I found that the one chapter on the Direct3D Imediate mode ok, but slim. The rest of the book was very simplistic. Read more

Published on August 23, 1998 by Tom Spilman

1.0 out of 5 stars Wrappers belong in the trash, as does this book...
To be fair to this book, I must point out that I'm not that experienced with programming in Visual C++, the language of this book. Read more

Published on July 12, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Speeds up graphics programming by an order of magnitude
The author describes the purpose of the book well: with the c++ classes he provides users only have to worry about the WHAT and not the HOW part of the graphics. Read more

Published on August 6, 1997

3.0 out of 5 stars Look at the title folks...
The book's title accurately describes its contents. It teaches "3D Graphics Programming" (not Direct3D) using "C++ Programming Techniques with Direct3D. Read more

Published on July 27, 1997

2.0 out of 5 stars Wrappers are NOT what you're looking for!
If you want to tell your boss you've mastered the Direct3D engine, just DON'T DO THAT! But you're free to tell him that you have a great knowledge with the wrapper classes the... Read more

Published on July 19, 1997

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of examples and some interesting math
Overall good book, especially interesting chapters about modeling and creating movies (AVI files). Some interesting math stuff. Read more

Published on July 17, 1997

1.0 out of 5 stars Title should be: How to use Nigel Thompson's 3D API
This book is laughable! The level of detail covered on Direct3D is almost non-existant. 80% of the book is dedicated Nigel Thompson's wrapper classes that essentially strip the... Read more

Published on June 19, 1997

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning 3ders and game programmers
This is a good book on 3d programming for beginners and has good samples. Doesn't go much into immediate mode but thats ok because other books currently written don't either. Read more

Published on April 25, 1997

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