Computer Graphics Programming in OpenGL with JAVA

This new edition provides step-by-step instruction on modern 3D graphics shader programming in OpenGL, along with its theoretical foundations. It is appropriate both for computer science undergraduate graphics programming courses in degree programs that emphasize Java, and for professionals interested in mastering 3D graphics skills who prefer Java. It has been designed in a 4-color, “teach-yourself” format with numerous examples that the reader can run just as presented. New sections have been added covering soft shadows, performance optimization, Nsight debugging, as well as updated industry-standard libraries and steps for running the examples on a Macintosh. Includes companion files with all of the source code, models, textures, skyboxes and normal maps used in the book.


Features:


• Includes new sections on implementing soft shadows, performance optimization, and updated tools such as the JOML math library and the NVIDIA® Nsight™ debugger.


• Covers modern OpenGL 4.0+ shader programming in Java/JOGL, with instructions for both PC/Windows and Macintosh.


• Illustrates every technique with complete running code examples. Everything needed to install the libraries and run every example is provided and fully explained. 


• Includes step-by-step instruction for every GLSL programmable pipeline stage (vertex, tessellation, geometry, and fragment).


• Includes companion files with code, object models, figures, and more.


Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 – Getting Started

Chapter 2 – The OpenGL Graphics Pipeline

Chapter 3 – Mathematical Foundations

Chapter 4 – Managing 3D Graphics Data

Chapter 5 – Texture Mapping

Chapter 6 – 3D Models

Chapter 7 – Lighting

Chapter 8 – Shadows

Chapter 9 – Sky and Backgrounds

Chapter 10 – Enhancing Surface Detail

Chapter 11 – Parametric Surfaces

Chapter 12 – Tessellation

Chapter 13 – Geometry Shaders

Chapter 14 – Other Techniques. 

Appendix A – Installation and Setup for Windows (PC

Appendix B – Installation and Setup for Macintosh

Appendix C – Using the Nsight Graphics Debugger

Index