Computer Graphics Programming in OpenGL with C++

This book provides step-by-step instruction on modern 3D graphics shader programming in OpenGL with C++, alongwith its theoretical foundations. It is appropriate both for computer science graphics courses and for professionals interested in mastering 3D graphics skills. It has been designed in a 4-color,""teach-yourself"" format with numerous examples and detailed explanations. Every shader stage is explored, starting with the basics of modeling, lighting, textures, etc., up through advanced techniques such as tessellation, soft shadows, and generating realistic materials and environments. The book includes companion files with all of the source code, models, textures, skyboxes and normal maps used in the book. Features: Covers modern OpenGL 4.0+ shader programming in C++, with instructions for both PC/Windows and Macintosh. Illustrates every technique with running code examples. Everything needed to install the libraries, and complete source code for each example is provided and fully explained. Includes step-by-step instruction for using each GLSL programmable pipeline stage (vertex, tessellation, geometry, and fragment). Explores practical examples for modeling, lighting and shadows (including soft shadows), terrain, and 3D materials such as wood and marble. Explains how to optimize code for performance, and use modern development tools such as the NVIDIA® Nsight™ debugger. Includes companion files with all of the code, object models, figures, textures, skyboxes and skydomes, height and normal maps used throughout the book.

Table of Contents:
1:Getting Started 2:The OpenGL Graphics Pipeline 3:Mathematical Foundations 4:Managing 3D Graphics Data 5:Texture Mapping 6:3D Models 7:Lighting 8:Shadows 9:Sky and Backgrounds 10:Enhancing Surface Detail 11:Parametric Surfaces 12:Tessellation 13:Geometry Shaders 14:Other Techniques AppendixA: Installation and Setup for Windows (PC) AppendixB: Installation and Setup for Macintosh Appendix C: Using the Nsight Graphics Debugger Index ON THE DISC (Files are also available for downloading fromthe publisher by emailing request with proof of purchase to info@merclearning.com) The source code for every program in the book, organized by chapter The OBJ models used in the examples, and the various texture files Cube maps and skydomes for generating environments Height maps and normal maps for achieving realistic detail High resolution copies of all of the book's figures

About the Author :
V. Scott Gordon is a computer science professor at California State University, Sacramento. John L. Clevenger is a computer science professor at California State University, Sacramento.