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Create visually stunning, high-performance 3D applications for the web with WebGL 2

A complete course on 3D computer graphics: rendering, 3D math, lighting, cameras, and more

Unlock a variety of new and advanced features offered in WebGL 2

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As highly interactive applications have become an increasingly important part of the user experience, WebGL is a unique and cutting-edge technology that brings hardware-accelerated 3D graphics to the web. Packed with 80+ examples, this book guides readers through the landscape of real-time computer graphics using WebGL 2. Each chapter covers foundational concepts in 3D graphics programming with various implementations. Topics are always associated with exercises for a hands-on approach to learning. This book presents a clear roadmap to learning real-time 3D computer graphics with WebGL 2. Each chapter starts with a summary of the learning goals for the chapter, followed by a detailed description of each topic. The book offers example-rich, up-to-date introductions to a wide range of essential 3D computer graphics topics, including rendering, colors, textures, transformations, framebuffers, lights, surfaces, blending, geometry construction, advanced techniques, and more. With each chapter, you will "level up" your 3D graphics programming skills. This book will become your trustworthy companion in developing highly interactive 3D web applications with WebGL and JavaScript.

What you will learn

Understand the rendering pipeline provided in WebGL

Build and render 3D objects with WebGL

Develop lights using shaders, 3D math, and the physics of light reflection

Create a camera and use it to navigate a 3D scene

Use texturing, lighting, and shading techniques to render realistic 3D scenes

Implement object selection and interaction in a 3D scene

Cover advanced techniques for creating immersive and compelling scenes

Learn new and advanced features offered in WebGL 2

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Joseph Nov 12, 2018

A very good introduction to the world of graphics thru WebGL 2. What I like most is that each chapter is packed with hands-on examples which in my opinion is the best way to learn. This book teaches the fundamentals of 3D graphics like perspective, lighting and textures in the context of WebGL so it's great for people who are just getting started with both of those things. The "car showroom" example is a particularly awesome one!

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Amazon Customer Nov 18, 2018

This book allowed me to embrace a concept that will truley reshape the way we use the web!

Love Amazon Nov 13, 2018

Great read and help to the animation help I needed!

Why Nov 13, 2018

Very informative and easy to read.I've been wanting to learn 3D graphics programming for a long time and I started here. This book is an excellent guide through the complexities. It provides a deep dive into 3D programming. My favorite aspect was the double click into building a 3D model. The author really takes a design thinking approach to learning a new skill.One thing I would change is to have more modest car choices when building the 3D model such as a Pagani.I learned, I laughed, I cried, I bled. It was a journey to remember.Couldn't get npm install to work

Raj Feb 11, 2020

Just as with most all tech books, there are errors, but references are provided. The major project theme is about creating an auto showroom. You will need a web server, suggestions for downloading one is provided.

Real-Time 3D Graphics with WebGL 2: Build interactive 3D applications with JavaScript and WebGL 2 (OpenGL ES 3.0) , Second Edition

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