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Embark on a journey to the pinnacle of macOS graphics development with "Graphics Gems of macOS: High-Performance Graphics and Advanced Rendering." This isn't just another book on graphics; it's your definitive guide to mastering the intricacies of Metal, Apple's powerful graphics API. Dive headfirst into the core principles with a comprehensive "Introduction to Metal," where you'll learn about fundamental concepts such as device creation, command buffers, and render passes. Lay the groundwork as you explore how to craft efficient rendering pipelines by manipulating Metal Shading Language (MSL) shaders for both vertex and fragment processing. This is where your path to becoming a true graphics artisan begins, forging the essential foundation for all that follows. Prepare to be captivated by "Advanced Shading Techniques," where the art of realistic rendering unfolds before your very eyes. Uncover the secrets of "Physically Based Rendering (PBR)" to construct materials that interact with light in an authentic manner, bringing your digital creations to life. Grasp the power of "Deferred Shading," optimizing rendering efficiency by decoupling lighting calculations from the geometry stage. Then, step into the world of "Image-Based Lighting (IBL)," harnessing the power of pre-computed environment maps to elevate the realism of your scenes. Elevate your projects from rudimentary to breathtaking with the mastery of these *critical* techniques. The quest for peak performance culminates in "Optimizing Metal Performance." Learn to fine-tune your projects with insightful strategies for effective "Memory Management," ensuring textures and buffers are handled with optimal efficiency. Explore the best practices for "GPU Optimization" - writing performant shaders and effectively leveraging hardware capabilities. Uncover the advantages of "Multithreading" for harnessing multi-core processors. Discover the art of efficient resource allocation and deallocation in "Resource Management" and sharpen your skills by understanding the tools of "Profiling," enabling you to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks. Every byte of code counts, and every millisecond matters - let's make sure you're at the *absolute* cutting edge. Finally, journey beyond the realm of traditional graphics and explore "GPU Compute and Parallelism." Here, you will learn to use "Compute Shaders" for non-graphical processing. Design "Parallel Algorithms" tailored for the GPU architecture to maximise computing power. Understand essential "Data Structures" optimized for the unique characteristics of the GPU. Discover critical "Performance Considerations" for optimising compute shader execution. This is your gateway to transforming your GPU into a parallel processing powerhouse. You'll also see these in action with "Practical Examples" that give you ready-to-use code and help to push your application's performance into the next level. This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to creating *stunning*, high-performance graphics on macOS. It's your chance to transform from a curious coder to a master of rendering. Don't just dream of creating breathtaking visuals-realize them! Don't let your creative potential idle. Dive into the visual vanguard; seize your spectral skills now!


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798348522063
  • Publisher: Hadley Hartman
  • Publisher Imprint: Hadley Hartman
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 74
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: High-Performance Graphics and Advanced Rendering
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8348522069
  • Publisher Date: 09 Feb 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Weight: 163 gr


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