Book Description
OpenGL is a powerful software interface used to produce
high-quality computer generated images and interactive
applications using 2D and 3D objects and color bitmaps and
images.
The OpenGL Programming Guide, Third Edition, provides
definitive and comprehensive information on OpenGL and the
OpenGL Utility Library. This book discusses all OpenGL
functions and their syntax shows how to use those functions
to create interactive applications and realistic color
images.
You will find clear explanations of OpenGL functionality
and many basic computer graphics techniques such as building
and rendering 3D models; interactively viewing objects from
different perspective points; and using shading, lighting,
and texturing effects for greater realism. In addition, this
book provides in-depth coverage of advanced techniques,
including texture mapping, antialiasing, fog and atmospheric
effects, NURBS, image processing, and more. The text also
explores other key topics such as enhancing performance,
OpenGL extensions, and cross-platform techniques.
This third edition has been extensively updated to include
the newest features of OpenGL, Version 1.2, including:
* 3D texture mapping
* Multitexturing
* New pixel storage formats, including packed and reversed
(BGRA) formats
* Specular lighting after texturing
* The OpenGL imaging subset
* New GLU routines and functionality
Numerous code examples are provided to practical
programming techniques. The color plate section illustrates
the power and sophistication of the newest version of OpenGL.
The OpenGL Technical Library provides tutorial and
reference books for OpenGL. The library enables programmers
to gain a practical understanding of OpenGL and shows them
how to unlock its full potential.
The OpenGL Technical Library was originally developed by
SGI and continues to evelove under the auspices of the
Architecture Review Board (ARB), an industry consortium
responsible for guiding the evolution of OpenGL and related
technologies. The OpenGL ARB is composed of industry leaders,
such as 3Dlabs, Compaq, Evans & Sutherland,
Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Intergraph, Microsoft, NVIDIA,
and SGI.
The OpenGL Programming Guide, Third Edition was written by
Mason Woo, Jackie Neider, Tom Davis, and Dave Shreiner.
