The more I learn about OpenGL the more I realize that I need to find some math help to speed me along.
Which math? Graphics mathalgorithms or linear algebra or both?
Dan
Any book that has made drawing and manipulating objects on the screen easier.
I recommend Geometric Tools for Computer Grahpics by Phil Schneider & Dave Eberly. http://www.mkp.com/books_catalog/catalog.asp?ISBN=1-55860-594-0 http://www.addall.com/New/submitNew.cgi?type=ISBN&query=1-55860-594-0
I’m a little biased though since I was one of the reviewers. 
[This message has been edited by PK (edited 09-27-2002).]
Well, I just took linear algebra this past semester, the book we used was “Linear Algebra and Its Applications” by Lay. It was a pretty decent book, I learned a little bit, but I already had a good background in linear algebra with my graphics work I did before the class. I mostly learned about eigen vectors and terminology. If you already know alot about linear algebra, then this book should do nicely…
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=68LN2ZN3CP&isb n=083113111X
I have this book, it is geared a little bit more towards geometry, but the beginning of the book has alot of the important stuff you want out of linear algebra.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/textboo…isbn=0023548568
This one is one of the better graphics books I’ve read. It’s a text book, has some OpenGL stuff in it, and goes over alot of interesting stuff.
Dan
[This message has been edited by Dan82181 (edited 09-27-2002).]
Real-Time Rendering (1st or 2nd ed) is a VERY good book. Um…Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice by Foley and van Dam is a good but quite expensive book. Well Real-Time rendering isnt cheap either. 
I have 3D Computer Graphics by Alan Watt. It’s good but most of it is about ray tracing and stuff. Mostly non-realtime rendering. Good nonetheless though. Also another one you may be interested in (i know i am, i plan on getting this book for sure) is Mathematics for 3D Game Programming & Computer Graphics. I looked through it at a book store and I really liked what I saw. DEFINITELY check this book out before you make a for sure purchase on any book.
-SirKnight
Here are two I really like:
Real-Time Rendering http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=554S30FMLI&isbn=1568811829
Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=554S30FMLI&isbn=1584500379
looking at my library and basing the selection on covers getting ragged, coffee stains and falling-apart from over-use, the winners are:
“Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques”, Alan Watt (and Mark Watt) - apparently this is very similar to his “3D Computer Graphics”, which doesn’t seem to be available here.
the openGL red book.
“Computer Graphics” by Foley and van Dam.
There are a few like Game programming gems, Realtime Renderering, …
I recommend you check out what books are being used in college/university for lin alg + calculus. I still have my Linear Alg from Howard Anton (expensive), Multivariable calculus, University Physics.
The Nurbs Book was a sweet one.
There was another about algorithms (algorithm soup or cookbook??).
Later,
V-man
>>>>“Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques”, Alan Watt (and Mark Watt) - apparently this is very similar to his “3D Computer Graphics”, which doesn’t seem to be available here.<<<<<
That’s not bad, but the topics aren’t covered in full depth. If you are advanced, then that wont be a problem.
V-man
Any book that has made drawing and manipulating objects on the screen easier.
Linear Algebra by Fraleigh & Beauregard
I actually don’t have any books about realtime graphics. I have a few about computational geometry, the book by Watt, Texturing & Modelling and the Foley book. Those are all good books but they are probably not that helpful for realtime rendering.
I might pick up “Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics” since this seems to have some good topics. Portals and T-junction removal are two topics that I had to solve myself ( there isn’t a lot online on that ). From the sample pages from Amazon, it’s looks like a good book.
Btw. does anyone have some comments on the Gems series ? I heard a lot about them…
The Game Programming Gems books are awesome in my opinion. I have the first two and they contain some really good things. I looked at the 3rd GPG book at Barnes and Noble this past weekend and I definitly want it. 
It seems to me that each GPG book just keeps getting better. The thing I dont like about all of them is the price. I know graphics/game programming books are expensive but damn, $70 is too much. But on amazon you can usually get them used or new for as much as $20 cheaper or more!
-SirKnight
I just noticed that the price on the book I posted a link to is $116. That’s a ridiculous price. I paid what would be equivalent to around $35-40 in 1995. I guess cloth is expensive . Mine is the 3rd edition paperback.
Originally posted by SirKnight:
[b]The Game Programming Gems books are awesome in my opinion. I have the first two and they contain some really good things. I looked at the 3rd GPG book at Barnes and Noble this past weekend and I definitly want it. It seems to me that each GPG book just keeps getting better. The thing I dont like about all of them is the price. I know graphics/game programming books are expensive but damn, $70 is too much. But on amazon you can usually get them used or new for as much as $20 cheaper or more!
-SirKnight[/b]
Originally posted by PH:
I just noticed that the price on the book I posted a link to is $116. That’s a ridiculous price. I paid what would be equivalent to around $35-40 in 1995. I guess cloth is expensive
Try http://halfpricecomputerbooks.com/ and http://www.addall.com/.
Why shop for bargains when someone else will do it for you.
A website I find useful is www.bookpool.com. They don’t have as large a selection as amazon, but their prices are usually much cheaper (up to 40% off). I looked up a couple of the books mentioned to see the prices and this is what I came up w/:
Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques: Theory and Practice - $39.50 (28% off) http://www.bookpool.com/.x/obj3htkiw6/sm/0201544121
Texturing and Modeling: A Procedural Approach - $41.95 (30% off) http://www.bookpool.com/.x/obj3htkiw6/ss/1?qs=texturing
3D Game Engine Design : A Practical Approach to Real-Time Computer Graphics - $45.50 (30% off) http://www.bookpool.com/.x/obj3htaek4/sm/1558605932
3D Computer Graphics, Third Edition - $42.95 (28% off) http://www.bookpool.com/.x/obj3htaek4/sm/0201398559
The Official OpenGL Library Boxed Set - $68.25 (28% off) http://www.bookpool.com/.x/4g5t3e12u8/sm/020177576X
I’ve bought books from them dozens of times in the last five or so years and have never had any problems. I always check here first, then I go to amazon. Not all of the books are in-stock though, so they might take several weeks to be shipped out.
Originally posted by PK:
Why shop for bargains when someone else will do it for you.
Indeed, why ? I don’t actually buy books from the US since I don’t live there .
while we are on the topic of game development books… does anyone know who Andre Lamothe is? Half of the game development books I have were written or co-written by him. Just wondering if he was some game design icon or just some guy that writes books (the books are very good).