VRML 2.0 Sourcebook, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Andrea L. Ames (Author), David R. Nadeau (Author), John L. Moreland (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471165077 | ISBN-13: 978-0471165071 | Publication Date: December 17, 1996 | Edition: 2

THE BEST BOOK AVAILABLE ON VRML
FROM THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO COULD HAVE WRITTEN IT
It took a team of experts from SDSC (the San Diego Supercomputer Center) to write the most authoritative and comprehensive guide available for creating 3-D virtual worlds on the Internet with VRML. Focusing on step-by-step guidance and insider tips and tricks, this task-oriented guide contains everything you need to make optimum use of this new technology. Totally rewritten for Version 2.0, this book explains:
* How to design complex objects for your virtual world using VRML
* How to use special lighting, viewpoints, and professional graphics techniques to create extremely realistic worlds
* How to animate objects in and write scripts for your 3-D world with behaviors.
Packed with fascinating and instructive examples, diagrams, and screen captures, VRML 2.0 Sourcebook is an invaluable technical resource for professional developers and hobbyists alike.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Includes good coverage of behaviors and new introductions to Perl, Java, and JavaScript and their interaction with VRML. Written by experts at the San Diego Supercomputer Center.

From the Publisher

Behaviors a new function of VRML 2.0 that enables you to animate objects in a 3D world. This comprehensive tutorial for building 3D virtual worlds on the Internet using VRML is now updated to reflect the significant upgrade to VRML 2.0. The second edition includes extensive coverage of Behaviors and new introductions to Perl, Java, and JavaScript--popular languages that can be used with VRML. Written by experts at the San Diego Supercomputer Center,The VRML 2.0 Sourcebook tells where to get VRML browsers and how to make them work with your current Web browser. There are tips on how to use special lighting, camera angles, and realistic graphics to create intriguing virtual worlds. Includes CD-ROM with... * Code for all VRML worlds discussed in the book * VRML browsers and authoring tools * Textures and graphics * Behavior code written in JavaScript and Perl.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (December 17, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471165077
• ISBN-13: 978-0471165071
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #323,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on VRML 2.0, December 1, 1998

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Amit Goel "convenience oriented" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VRML 2.0 Sourcebook, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I have done extensive programming with VRML, and I find this book the best source for learning how to build VRML worlds. Explanations are simple, thorough, and complete with code examples. I recommend this book without any reservations, to anybody wanting to explore VRML.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, December 15, 1999

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This review is from: VRML 2.0 Sourcebook, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Doesn't take you through the subject in the conventional manner. After the first couple of intro chapters, you can then easily delve into any other chapter for what you need. Very useful as a reference once you understand the basics. A bit weak on using scripts to control and interact with VRML worlds. Other than this minor gripe, a great book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Book, December 8, 2002

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GQ "gq360" - See all my reviews

This review is from: VRML 2.0 Sourcebook, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This book is perfect for beginners and those that already now the basics and want to advance further. It has many examples and is written in a intelligent manor. If you are advanced in VRML you may still benefit from this book however when it comes to scripting and adding Java to your 3d worlds you will need to invest in other books.