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Incorporating both historical techniques and the most recent developments in computer graphics, Shader Writing in Open Shading Language is a treatise on OSL shader writing and shader development that intends to remedy the current lack of material on this...

As the videogame industry has grown up, the need for better stories and characters has dramatically increased, yet traditional screenwriting techniques alone cannot equip writers for the unique challenges of writing stories where the actions and...

Welcome to the fourth volume of Game Audio Programming: Principles and Practices - the first series of its kind dedicated to the art, science, and craft of game audio programming. This volume contains 17 chapters from some of the top game audio...

You know what's even better than playing games? Programming your own! Make your own online games, even if you're an absolute beginner. Let your imagination come to 3D life as you learn real-world programming skills with the JavaScript programming...

* For readers intrigued by 3D video games as a hobby or a potential career, this book offers an introduction to the world of 3D game animation and provides step-by-step instructions on creating storyboards, scenery, characters, and even software * Cover...

SFML Game Development is a fast-paced, step-by-step guide, providing you with all the knowledge and tools you need to create your first game using SFML 2.0. SFML Game Development addresses ambitious C++ programmers who want to develop their own game. If...

Creative Truth is your playbook for starting, building, and enjoying a profitable design business. Whether you're a solo freelancer working from home or a small group of creative entrepreneurs ready to get to the next level, this is your roadmap to...

Learn the tricks of simple procedural generation and how various genres, such as racing simulators, platformers, and roguelikes, can all benefit from these techniques. In this book, you'll learn how to combine hand-crafted content with algorithms to...

Join industry insiders Bill Kinder and Bobbie O'Steen as they guide readers on a journey through every stage of production on an animated film, from storyboards to virtual cameras and final animation.With unprecedented access to the Pixar edit suite,...

The evolution of story-telling is as old as the human race; from the beginning, when our ancestors first gathered around a campfire to share wondrous tales through oral traditions, to today, with information and stories being shared through waves and...

Understand Video Games as Works of Science Fiction and Interactive Stories Science Fiction Video Games focuses on games that are part of the science fiction genre, rather than set in magical milieux or exaggerated versions of our own world. Unlike many...

The rapid developments in new communication technologies have facilitated the popularization of digital games, which has translated into an exponential growth of the game industry in recent decades. The ubiquitous presence of digital games has resulted...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940535340Author Kelsey LewinFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Boss Fight LLCPublisher Boss Fight LLC

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This book offers an unflinching look at the creative and structural challenges of storytelling in interactive media. Drawing on over 30 years of industry experience, Kelly Vero explores the rich interplay between narrative, design and technology, making...

Sharpen your game development skills with UE5 using Lumen lighting, Nanite geometry, Sequencer, Chaos Physics, and advanced workflow theory to build optimized cinematics, interactive environments, and AAA-quality visuals Key Features Leverage...

This book gives novice coders an understanding of the methods and techniques used in professional games development. Projects are designed to help develop and strengthen problem solving and basic C/C++ skills. The book also helps to develop familiarity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781522587309Author Brock R. DubbelsFormat PaperbackPage Count 333Imprint IGI GlobalPublisher IGI Global

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940535333Author Bob MackeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Boss Fight BooksPublisher Boss Fight Books

Revised and updated, the second edition includes several new chapters with projects and applications. The authors keep pace with the ever-growing and rapidly expanding field of robotics. The new edition reflects technological developments and includes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782377844401Author Nicolas DeneschauFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Third EditionsPublisher Third EditionsWeight(grams) 839gDimensions(mm) 239mm *...

Kickstart your game development journey with Godot 4 and create your own indie games from scratch in this part-color guide Key Features Implement custom scripts to control game logic and interactions Learn coding, design, and game mechanics...

Everybody has a story in them. Some people lack the language and the tools to tell that story effectively. As an avid Tabletop Role-Playing Game player, I'm amazed at people's ability to tell stories on the spot. Both the players and the game master are...

The Game Boy is an iconic handheld console and a remarkable piece of gaming history. Programming the Game Boy is rewarding but can be challenging especially to newcomers. Game Boy Coding Adventure gives readers an organized, hands-on explanation of the...

Discover advanced techniques and best practices to build immersive open world landscapes, harness dynamic weather systems, and optimize performance in UE5 with this comprehensive part-color guide Key Features Enhance your digital artistry and...

Game Design Critic and expert Josh Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Dive series for a look at one of the most popular, and confusing, genres out there. Metroidvania is a genre of high-highs and low-lows, and Josh is taking up the...

While some rigging books focus too much on the theory of rigging and provide little instruction, others do the exact opposite and offer no reasoning behind the button-pushing. An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging, 2nd Edition, however,...

This book showcases the entire lifecycle of a serious games project and guides the reader through the different phases step by step. It follows a narrative approach, telling the story of a young game developer in a fictitious near-future setting who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798765110249Author Dr. Piotr SiudaFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing USAPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Write and integrate C# scripts, develop game mechanics, enhance UI/UX, and build both 3D and 2D games, all while discovering advanced techniques in AI, multiplayer, and VR Key Features Master C# scripting and game mechanics in Unity, from basic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798765113547Author Dr Matthew Thomas PayneFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing USAPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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Get Into Game Dev: Tech Interview Tactics is a crash-course on how to pass a game development technical interview. It's designed to guide intermediate and experienced coders through the depth and rigor necessary to land some of the most highly...

Overcome challenges head-on in Unity 6 shader creation with the help of expert tips, practical solutions, and cutting-edge techniques from best-selling author John Doran Key Features Explore Shader Graph to develop expertise in post-processing and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798765113509Author Dr Matthew Thomas PayneFormat HardbackPage Count 248Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing USAPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Once the privilege of a secret few, cryptography is now taught at universities around the world. Introduction to Cryptography with Open-Source Software illustrates algorithms and cryptosystems using examples and the open-source computer algebra system of...

Get Into Game Dev: Tech Interview Tactics is a crash-course on how to pass a game development technical interview. It's designed to guide intermediate and experienced coders through the depth and rigor necessary to land some of the most highly...

Turn your love of video games into a new love of programming by learning the ins and outs of writing code while also learning how to keep track of high scores, what video game heroes and loot boxes are made of, how the dreaded RNG (random number...

Professor Craig Caldwell's Story Structure and Development provides a clear and practical approach to understanding the essentials of storytelling. This book distills fundamental elements, principles, and structures, explicitly tailored for animators,...

Professor Craig Caldwell's Story Structure and Development provides a clear and practical approach to understanding the essentials of storytelling. This book distills fundamental elements, principles, and structures, explicitly tailored for animators,...