GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering

Wolfgang Engel

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English

A K Peters
05 July 2018

Games development & programming

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers real-time rendering. This volume is complete with 32 articles by leading programmers that focus on the ability of graphics processing units to process and generate rendering in exciting ways. GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many rendering programming challenges that may arise.

Key Features:

Presents tips and tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs, video consoles, and mobile devices

Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms

Explores the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering

Takes a practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges

By: Wolfgang Engel
Imprint: A K Peters
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 1.232kg
ISBN: 9780815365501
ISBN 10: 0815365500
Pages: 588
Publication Date: 05 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Wolfgang Engel is the CEO of Confetti, a think tank for advanced real-time graphics for the games and movie industries. Previously he worked in Rockstar's core technology group as the lead graphics programmer.