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

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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 Description

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.

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.com Sales Rank: #2,924,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speeds up graphics programming by an order of magnitude, August 6, 1997

By A Customer

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. As a c++ programmer, without this book I used to spend 80-95% of my time working out the details of the graphics. Now in the case of 3D graphics it is around 15-20%. If you have been following the development of computer graphics, you may be familiar with the free POV raytracing package. I found the usage of these wrapper classes and POV somewhat similar (apart from the fact the the former is c++ code and the later is script language) so if you have been a POV user you may start using these classes immediately without having to understand a whole new concept.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wrappers are NOT what you're looking for!, July 19, 1997

By A Customer

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 author wrote! And I'm sure that's NOT what you're looking for. However, using the author's wrapper classes is very clear and straight forward, and you may get to know some of the fundmentals of 3D graphics and Direct3D. Anyway, you won't get much informatin about the real world of Direct3D!!! And that's just too bad!!

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

By A Customer

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.