The Cg Tutorial: The Definitive Guide to Programmable Real-time Graphics
The Cg Tutorial: The Definitive Guide to Programmable Real-time Graphics By Randima Fernando, Mark J. Kilgard
2003 | 384 Pages | ISBN: 0321194969 | DJVU | 4 MB
2003 | 384 Pages | ISBN: 0321194969 | DJVU | 4 MB
Cg (C for graphics) is a complete programming environment for the fast creation of special effects and real-time cinematic quality experiences on multiple platforms. By providing a new level of abstraction, Cg lets developers more directly target OpenGL®, DirectX®, Windows®, Linux, Mac OS X®, and console platforms, such as the Xbox™, without having to program directly to the graphics hardware assembly language. Cg was developed by NVIDIA® Corporation in close collaboration with Microsoft® Corporation, and is compatible with both the OpenGL API and Microsoft's HLSL for DirectX 9.0. The Cg Tutorial explains how to implement both basic and advanced techniques for today's programmable GPU architectures. Major topics covered include: 3D transformations Per-vertex and per-pixel lighting Skinning and key-frame interpolation Environment mapping Bump mapping Fog Performance optimization Projective texturing Cartoon shading Compositing