Learning Three.js: The JavaScript 3D Library for WebGL - Second Edition
Create stunning 3D graphics in your browser using the Three.js JavaScript library
1st Edition
Published on 17. June 2024
422 pages
978-1-78439-102-7 (ISBN)
Description
Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you know JavaScript and want to start creating 3D graphics that run in any browser, this book is a great choice for you. You don't need to know anything about math or WebGL; all that you need is general knowledge of JavaScript and HTML.What you will learn - Use the different geometries that are provided by Three.js
- Apply realistic lighting and shadows to the 3D objects you have created
- Use the different camera controls provided by Three.js to effortlessly navigate around your 3D scene
- Make use of advanced textures on materials to create realisticlooking 3D objects by using bump maps, normal maps, specular maps, and light maps
- Import and animate models from external formats, such as OBJ, STL, Collada, and many more
- Create and run animations using morph targets and bone animations
- Explore the Physijs JavaScript library to apply physics to your 3D objects
- Interact directly with WebGL by creating custom vertex and fragment shaders
Who this book is for
- Apply realistic lighting and shadows to the 3D objects you have created
- Use the different camera controls provided by Three.js to effortlessly navigate around your 3D scene
- Make use of advanced textures on materials to create realisticlooking 3D objects by using bump maps, normal maps, specular maps, and light maps
- Import and animate models from external formats, such as OBJ, STL, Collada, and many more
- Create and run animations using morph targets and bone animations
- Explore the Physijs JavaScript library to apply physics to your 3D objects
- Interact directly with WebGL by creating custom vertex and fragment shaders
Who this book is for
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Person
Dirksen Jos :
Jos Dirksen has worked as a software developer and architect for almost two decades. He has a lot of experience in many technologies, ranging from backend technologies, such as Java and Scala, to frontend development using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Typescript. Besides working with these technologies, Jos regularly speaks at conferences and likes to write about new and interesting technologies on his blog. He also likes to experiment with new technologies and see how they can best be used to create beautiful data visualizations. Previously, Jos has worked in many different roles in the private and public sectors, ranging from private companies such as ING, ASML, Malmberg, and Philips to organizations in the public sector, such as the Department of Defense and the Port of Rotterdam.
Jos Dirksen has worked as a software developer and architect for almost two decades. He has a lot of experience in many technologies, ranging from backend technologies, such as Java and Scala, to frontend development using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Typescript. Besides working with these technologies, Jos regularly speaks at conferences and likes to write about new and interesting technologies on his blog. He also likes to experiment with new technologies and see how they can best be used to create beautiful data visualizations. Previously, Jos has worked in many different roles in the private and public sectors, ranging from private companies such as ING, ASML, Malmberg, and Philips to organizations in the public sector, such as the Department of Defense and the Port of Rotterdam.
Content
Table of Contents - Creating Your First 3D Scene with Three.js
- Working with the Basic Components That Make Up a Three.js Scene
- Working with the Different Light Sources Available in Three.js
- Working with the Three.js Materials
- Learning to Work with Geometries
- Using Advanced Geometries and Binary Operations
- Particles and the Particle System
- Creating and Loading Advanced Meshes and Geometries
- Animations and Moving the Camera
- Loading and Working with Textures
- Custom Shaders and Render Post Processing
- Adding Physics to Your Scene with Physijs
- Working with the Basic Components That Make Up a Three.js Scene
- Working with the Different Light Sources Available in Three.js
- Working with the Three.js Materials
- Learning to Work with Geometries
- Using Advanced Geometries and Binary Operations
- Particles and the Particle System
- Creating and Loading Advanced Meshes and Geometries
- Animations and Moving the Camera
- Loading and Working with Textures
- Custom Shaders and Render Post Processing
- Adding Physics to Your Scene with Physijs
