3D Math Primer For Graphics and Game Development (Wordware Game Math Library) 1st Edition

by Fletcher Dunn (Author), Ian Parberry (Author)

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3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development covers fundamental 3D math concepts that are especially useful for computer game developers and programmers. The authors discuss the mathematical theory in detail and then provide the geometric interpretation necessary to make 3D math intuitive. Working C++ classes illustrate how to put the techniques into practice, and exercises at the end of each chapter help reinforce the concepts. This book explains basic concepts such as vectors, coordinate spaces, matrices, transformations, Euler angles, homogenous coordinates, geometric primitives, intersection tests, and triangle meshes. It discusses orientation in 3D, including thorough coverage of quaternions and a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of different representation techniques. The text describes working C++ classes for mathematical and geometric entities and several different matrix classes, each tailored to specific geometric tasks. Also included are complete derivations for all the primitive transformation matrices.

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Fletcher Dunn is the principal programmer at Terminal Reality, where he has worked on Nocturne and 4x4 Evolution and is currently lead programmer for BloodRayne. He has developed games for Windows, Mac, Dreamcast, Playstation II, Xbox, and GameCube.

Ian Parberry is a professor of computer science at the University of North Texas and is internationally recognized as one of the top academics teaching computer game programming with DirectX. He is also the author of Learn Computer Game Programming with DirectX 7.0 and Introduction to Computer Game Programming with DirectX 8.0.

Series: Wordware Game Math Library
Paperback: 429 pages
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 1 edition (June 21, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1556229119
ISBN-13: 978-1556229114
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
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A Delightful Math Book!!

ByL. Figueroaon January 20, 2013

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I can't add more praise or insight than the other reviewers that rated this books highly. This is a great book to learn the mathematics required for 3D game programming. The concepts are developed in a logical and clear manner with many examples to assist you in building the required cognitive models to move from the math in 2D to 3D. This feature alone would have me recommend the book but for a book to have so many delightful comments (many in the footnotes) that had me laughing out loud was an added plus. Yes. The math was actually enjoyable. This books makes learning a difficult subject very enjoyable. Check out the writing by previewing the beginning of the book. The authors deserve some type of award for the effort they made in creating text, examples, and illustrations that actually served to teach these concepts in such a clear and enjoyable manner!

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excellent book for game developers

ByGameMakerVINE VOICEon September 20, 2006

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I'm about 2/3 through this book now, and I've found it very helpful. The explanations are good, and what I particularly like is how he illustrates most of the topics with pictures and graphs, explaining the relevance to rendering graphics in games. Unlike most math books and courses I've taken, I'm not left wondering "what the heck relevance does THIS have?" every time I turn a page. He also does provide C++ code game graphics rendering at the end of most topics. The code is very useful, and well explained. I can definitely see myself using some of it in future projects.

I don't want to kid anyone though, this material is complicated, and if you struggle with math, or don't have a math background (some advanced high school classes or college math) then you may find this book a bit much.

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Best math book for game programming

ByDoug warneron November 28, 2014

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pros: explains the math needed for game programming in an intuitive straightforward manner. first vectors, Matrices, Euler angles, and even quaternions. They also show the pros and cons of using which mathematical technic

con: sometimes they don't explain things well enough while other times they over explains things that seem obvious. the first three chapters of the book talks to you as if you have never taken math before. then when they come to explaining projections on to one vector on to another in chapter 5 they explains it as if I knew math very well. But, that was not a big deal, I just review my old algebra text books and went to YouTube for a better explanation.

I still gave it a 5 stars despite the cons because I have never seen another book for programming with math that was better than this one.

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Clear, well written and effective

ByAlan C. Bryanton August 31, 2013

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When I was younger I could not image how I would ever use trig and so I did not focus on it much. As a game developer it is something I use every single day and with the constant use my weakness in this area has been a hurdle. This book has helped a great deal in shoring up this weakness and having a greater understanding of the math needed to be an effective game developer.

The concepts are clearly explained and the writer has a nice conversational style that does not become too chatty. He quickly moves to the meat of the subject and each concept builds on the previous for greater understanding. The book was not nearly as tedious as I feared it would be and I actually found my self becoming absorbed in the material.

This book is exactly what it claims to be; a primer in 3D math. It is not a all encompassing reference but does a good job explaining and building on the basics. Exactly what I needed.

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Mathematics exposition Clear and Fine, Elegant and Clean the code that accompanies the ...

ByAntonio Cervoneon June 29, 2015

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What to say? the Bible, the springboard, the reference point for anyone who wants to become games maker.
As soon as you start reading, given the challenging nature of the subject, the book seems difficult to fully understand.
Overcome the obstacle of Chapter 5 the puzzle takes shape and everything becomes more clear.
Mathematics exposition Clear and Fine, Elegant and Clean the code that accompanies the book.
It is one of the most beautiful books ever written for the computer science, every programmer should read it ,at least once.

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... gift for my husband and he seems to really enjoy this book

Bybooklover13on April 27, 2016

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Bought as a gift for my husband and he seems to really enjoy this book. Would definitely recommend for a programmer interested in game development.

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A Must Read for Game Programmers

ByRocco Balsamoon August 15, 2009

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I've been a professional game developer for nearly six years, and this is far and away one of the best intro books I own. I still refer to it on a regular basis, and read and reread sections where I've gotten a little rusty.

For really understanding many concepts and mathematics topics behind 3D graphics for games, this is the book you want. Forget those DirectX or OpenGL books; they may help you rapidly create a demo or game, but they will only scratch the surface of important topics that you'll need to be an effective game programmer with ANY platform or API.

The book is great, because it's written at an advanced enough level that it covers valuable and complex material, but not written so densely or with such intensive mathematical proofs that it becomes impossible to read.

The one disappointment is the book's website. It contains solutions to exercises for the first few chapters, and promises that additional answers are coming soon. I guess soon is a relative term, but it's been about five years since I bought the book and there's still no answers.

Once you've mastered the material in this book you'll have a great foundation for other classics like Lengyl's Mathematics for 3D Game Programming. That book is also great, but a little too dense for a beginning to intermediate level game developer.