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3D computer graphics can be divided into three basic phases: Modeling, Scene layout and Rendering. In the modeling phase, the 3d objects are created. The Scene layout phase involves the distribution of those objects, defining colors and textures, placing lights and adjusting cameras. The Rendering process is the final step of creating the actual 2D representation from the previously setup 3d scene. This process requires a large amount of prcessor power and sometimes is distributed over a network of computers normally called "Render Farm" where each machine renders only a part of an image. The resources in this section will show you how to master the exciting world of 3d rendering and animation and 3d game programming.

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	Simple Bounding-Sphere Collision Detection This article explains the simple process of using bounding sphere to detect collisions in 3D environments. Image and tutorial by Oleg Dopertchouk Author: GameDev \| Visits: 1630
	Creating a PAK File Format Demonstrates one way of organising all your game related media files in to a single "PAK", or resource, file. Image and tutorial by Raymond Wilson Author: GameDev \| Visits: 744
	Fast Computation of Terrain Shadow Maps Covers the lighting and shadowing aspects of terrain rendering. Image and tutorial by Mircea Marghidanu Author: GameDev \| Visits: 634
	Loading and displaying .X files without DirectX Detailed description of the .X file format, including how to load and animate it without DirectX. Image and tutorial by Paul Coppens Author: GameDev \| Visits: 583
	Terrain Geomorphing in the Vertex Shader This article, excerpted from the upcoming ShaderX2 - Shader Programming Tips and Tricks, discusses the implementation a fast terrain renderer which works optimally with current 3D hardware. Image and tutorial by Daniel Wagner Author: GameDev \| Visits: 515
	Achieving Frame Rate Independent Game Movement The tutorial goes over some small equations to vary game movement based on frame rates and shows modifications made to NeHe's lesson 23 to demonstrate the effect. Image and tutorial by Dan Ricart Author: GameDev \| Visits: 497
	Box Filtering Height Maps for Smooth Rolling Hills Explains how to remove the sharp edges in height maps using a simple convolution filter. Image and tutorial by Graham Wihlidal Author: GameDev \| Visits: 482
	Adding Realistic Rivers to Random Terrain Discusses a method for adding rivers to randomly generated terrain that adds a realistic touch. Image and tutorial by David Clyde Author: GameDev \| Visits: 428
	Collision Detection Algorithm TANSTAAFL throws his hat into the ring with a straightforward method using bitmasks. Image and tutorial by TANSTAAFL Author: GameDev \| Visits: 417
	The Second Life of Brute Force Terrain Mapping The article describes how advances in 3D hardware have benefitted terrain mapping algorithms. With the current state of technology, the brute force has become, in some situations, a realistic alternative to modern CLOD mapping. Image and tutorial by Sander Mar�chal Author: GameDev \| Visits: 412

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	Simple Bounding-Sphere Collision Detection This article explains the simple process of using bounding sphere to detect collisions in 3D environments. Image and tutorial by Oleg Dopertchouk Author: GameDev \| Visits: 1630
	Creating a PAK File Format Demonstrates one way of organising all your game related media files in to a single "PAK", or resource, file. Image and tutorial by Raymond Wilson Author: GameDev \| Visits: 744
	Fast Computation of Terrain Shadow Maps Covers the lighting and shadowing aspects of terrain rendering. Image and tutorial by Mircea Marghidanu Author: GameDev \| Visits: 634
	Loading and displaying .X files without DirectX Detailed description of the .X file format, including how to load and animate it without DirectX. Image and tutorial by Paul Coppens Author: GameDev \| Visits: 583
	Terrain Geomorphing in the Vertex Shader This article, excerpted from the upcoming ShaderX2 - Shader Programming Tips and Tricks, discusses the implementation a fast terrain renderer which works optimally with current 3D hardware. Image and tutorial by Daniel Wagner Author: GameDev \| Visits: 515
	Achieving Frame Rate Independent Game Movement The tutorial goes over some small equations to vary game movement based on frame rates and shows modifications made to NeHe's lesson 23 to demonstrate the effect. Image and tutorial by Dan Ricart Author: GameDev \| Visits: 497
	Box Filtering Height Maps for Smooth Rolling Hills Explains how to remove the sharp edges in height maps using a simple convolution filter. Image and tutorial by Graham Wihlidal Author: GameDev \| Visits: 482
	Adding Realistic Rivers to Random Terrain Discusses a method for adding rivers to randomly generated terrain that adds a realistic touch. Image and tutorial by David Clyde Author: GameDev \| Visits: 428
	Collision Detection Algorithm TANSTAAFL throws his hat into the ring with a straightforward method using bitmasks. Image and tutorial by TANSTAAFL Author: GameDev \| Visits: 417
	The Second Life of Brute Force Terrain Mapping The article describes how advances in 3D hardware have benefitted terrain mapping algorithms. With the current state of technology, the brute force has become, in some situations, a realistic alternative to modern CLOD mapping. Image and tutorial by Sander Mar�chal Author: GameDev \| Visits: 412

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