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Realistic Image Synthesis Using Photon Mapping
by Henrik Wann Jensen
Published July 2001
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Summary
The creation of realistic three-dimensional images is central to computer
graphics. Photon mapping, an extension of ray tracing, makes it possible to
efficiently simulate global illumination in complex scenes. Photon mapping can
simulate caustics (focused light, such as shimmering waves at the bottom of a
swimming pool), diffuse inter-reflections (e.g., the bleeding of colored light
from a red wall onto a white floor, giving the floor a reddish tint), and
participating media (e.g., clouds or smoke).
This book is a practical guide
to photon mapping; it provides both the theory and the practical insight
necessary to implement photon mapping and simulate all types of direct and
indirect illumination efficiently.
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Real-time 3D Character Animation with Visual C++
by Nik Lever
Published January 2002
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Summary
Takes you through the journey from the basics of 3D manipulation all the way to
morph objects and sub-division surfaces.
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Texturing and Modeling, 3rd ed.
by David S. Ebert, F., Kenton Musgrave, Darwyn Peachey, Ken Perlin
(Editor), Steven Worley
Published December 2002
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Summary
Tutorial-reference on procedural approaches to texturing & modeling in computer
graphics. Guide for anyone involved in creating computer graphics & animation.
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Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques :
Theory and Practice
by Alan Watt
Published November 1992
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Summary
An exposition of state-of-the-art techniques in rendering and animation. This
book provides a unique synthesis of techniques and theory. Each technique is
illustrated with a series of full-color frames showing the development of the
example.
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Focus on 3D Models
by Evan Pipho
Published December 2002
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Summary
Acts as a reference for novice to intermediate game programmers on the various
formats of 3D models.