Create amazing 3D applications with Papervision3D
Professional Papervision3D describes how Papervision3D works and how 3D applications are built, with a clear look at essential topics such as building websites and games, creating virtual tours, and Adobe′s Flash 10. Inside, Michael Lively draws on his considerable experience as a Flex/Flash developer and instructional designer to give you a solid Papervision foundation, revealing ways you can use it for both practical and profitable web projects. You will learn important techniques through hands–on applications, and you will build on those skills as the book progresses. The companion website contains all code examples, video step–by–step explanations, and a Collada repository.
- Explains the use of primitives, including rezzing to the stage, creating custom prims and creating CS4 primitives
Demonstrates how to use textures, including simple materials, bitmaps, and movie clips
Describes methods for creating 3D models and how to import them into Papervision3D
Shares techniques for working with particle systems
Teaches how to incorporate 3D physics into your applications, including the use of 3rd party physics engines
Features practical examples, including building a 3D game for Nintendo® Wii, developing 3D websites, creating virtual tours, and making 3D movies
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Michael Lively is an experienced software developer, and instructional designer with a special focus on game development, simulation, and technology integration. He has been programming for more than 25 years and developing for the web for over 10 years, with over eight years′ development for the Flash platform.
Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real–world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.
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