Beginning DirectX 11 Game Programming

Sherrod, Allen; Jones, Wendy

ISBN 10: 1435458958 / ISBN 13: 9781435458956

Verlag: Cengage Learning PTR, 2011

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1435458958-3-34162438

Inhaltsangabe:

Discover the latest and most popular technology for creating next-generation 3D games: DIRECTX 11! BEGINNING DIRECTX 11 GAME PROGRAMMING is an introductory guide to learning the basics of DirectX 11 that will help get you started on the path to 3D video game programming and development. Written specifically for the beginner programmer, this book uses step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of DirectX 11 and introduces skills that can be applied to creating games for PCs and game console platforms such as the Xbox 360. Updated for all the newest DirectX 11 technology, this book includes coverage of improved professional coding practices, an overview of the latest DirectX components and tools, sprites, text and font rendering, 3D character rendering, cameras, audio, shaders and effects, and much more. By the time you reach the end of this book, you will have had enough experience with DirectX 11 that you should be able to explore making simple video games and demos. From there, you can progress toward making more complex games and demos until you find yourself able to complete and release your own PC or console games.

Críticas: 1. The What, Why, and How of DirectX. 2. Your First DirectX Program. 3. The 2D Resurgence. 4. Text and Font Rendering. 5. Input Detection and Response. 6. Audio in DirectX. 7. 3D Primer. 8. Shaders and Effects. 9. Cameras and Models in Direct3D. 10. Conclusions.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Beginning DirectX 11 Game Programming
Verlag: Cengage Learning PTR
Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
Einband: paperback
Zustand: Good