Ray Tracing Gems: High-Quality and Real-Time Rendering with DXR and Other APIs

This book is a valuable resource for developers who want to create real-time applications with ray tracing, as it provides techniques, guidance, and best practices for rendering applications with Microsoft DirectX Raytracing (DXR). It is for developers, students, and enthusiasts who want to learn about the latest GPU technology and its applications in rendering.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 607 pages
\n Publication date: 26 February 2019
\n Publisher: APress
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Ray Tracing Gems is a comprehensive guide for developers who are serious about rendering in real-time. With the recent announcement of new ray tracing APIs and hardware to support them, developers now have the opportunity to create real-time applications with ray tracing as a core component. As ray tracing on the GPU becomes faster, it is expected to play a more central role in real-time rendering.

Ray Tracing Gems provides valuable insights and techniques for developers in various fields, including games, architectural applications, visualizations, and more. Renowned experts in rendering share their expertise, offering guidance, advice, and best practices for rendering applications with Microsoft DirectX Raytracing (DXR). The book covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental ray tracing techniques to advanced techniques that will enhance the performance of any ray tracer.

Whether you are a developer looking to leverage the latest APIs and GPU technology for real-time rendering and ray tracing, a student seeking to learn about best practices in these areas, or an enthusiast who wants to understand and experiment with your new GPUs, Ray Tracing Gems is an essential resource. It will help you unlock the full potential of ray tracing and take your rendering applications to the next level.

\n Weight: 1656g\n
Dimension: 187 x 260 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781484244265\n
Edition number: 1st ed.\n