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Special Effects Game Programming with DirectX

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Book Details:

Publisher:Muska & Lipman/Premier-Trade
Series: Course Technology
Author:Mason McCuskey
Edition:1
ISBN-10:1931841063
ISBN-13:9781931841061
Pages:960
Published:Dec 01 2001
Posted:Nov 19 2014
Language:English
Book format:PDF
Book size:155.52 MB

Book Description:

Ever look at a really cool effect in your favorite game and wonder "How in the world did they do that?" This book teaches you the skills that you need to create effects that are just as awesome as the ones that first amazed you. New to DirectX? Don't worry! There are plenty of tips that will bring you up to speed quickly. Already an experienced programmer? Get ready to create some amazing effects that will get people hooked on your game! An entire section on 2D special effects shows you how to use your 3D card for effects like transitions and image warping. If it's 3D effects that you're after, this book has everything that you need to create cool effects like explosions, water, and magic spells. "Special Effects Game Programming with DirectX" is the next step in transforming your game from an application to an experience.

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