Comprehensive guide to understanding and creating shaders for 3D game development. Learn texturing, lighting, normal mapping, and more with Panda3D and GLSL.
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Introduction
3D Game Shaders For Beginners by David Lettier is a comprehensive guide to understanding and creating shaders for 3D game development. From basic concepts to advanced techniques, the book covers shader programming, rendering, and game graphics, making it an essential resource for beginners in the field.
Highlights
Covers a wide range of shading techniques, including texturing, lighting, normal mapping, and more
Explains each technique in a way that can be applied to various game engines like Godot, Unity, Unreal, and more
Uses the Panda3D game engine and OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL) as the primary tools
Recommendation
This course is highly recommended for beginners in 3D game development who want to learn how to create visually stunning games by mastering shader programming and advanced rendering techniques.
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