Learn 3D Graphics Programming for the Web Using WebGL

This book is a must-read for anyone wishing to explore the intricacies of modern graphics libraries. It is written with a classroom-based approach, delving into the fundamentals and explaining them through a number of illustrations. If you are new to computer graphics, this book will provide you with a solid grasp of the underlying concepts and furnish enough details to self-propel in the field. If you are a seasoned graphics artist aiming to deepen your understanding of modern graphics libraries, you will find numerous complex concepts covered meticulously with vivid illustrations.

The book encompasses various topics, including:

• The Need for WebGL

• Why Web-Based 3D Graphics?

• GPU Programming Architecture

• Mathematical Background for Animations (Transformations)

• Applying Transformations through WebGL

• Adding Realism with Colours and Textures

• Fundamentals of 3D Graphics

• Applying 3D Graphics with WebGL

• THREE JS Framework