Three.js Cookbook
Over 80 shortcuts, solutions, and recipes that allow you to create the most stunning visualizations and 3D scenes using the Three.js library
Published on 8. July 2025
300 pages
978-1-78398-119-9 (ISBN)
Description
Key Features
Book DescriptionThis book is ideal for anyone who already knows JavaScript and would like to get a broad understanding of Three.js quickly, or for those of you who have a basic grasp of using Three.js but want to really make an impact with your 3D visualizations by learning its advanced features. To apply the recipes in this book you don't need to know anything about WebGL; all you need is some general knowledge about JavaScript and HTML.What you will learn
Create a standard HTML skeleton and advanced features such as keyboard controls, drag and drop support, WebGL detection, and loading resources
Build and transform Three.js geometries using simple properties and advanced matrix transformations
Enhance the look of your scene using Three.js materials, texture maps, and dynamic textures
Apply realistic lighting and shadows to the 3D objects you have created
Animate particle systems created from scratch or from existing geometries
Work with animations, advanced physics, and collision detection
Who this book is for
Book DescriptionThis book is ideal for anyone who already knows JavaScript and would like to get a broad understanding of Three.js quickly, or for those of you who have a basic grasp of using Three.js but want to really make an impact with your 3D visualizations by learning its advanced features. To apply the recipes in this book you don't need to know anything about WebGL; all you need is some general knowledge about JavaScript and HTML.What you will learn
Create a standard HTML skeleton and advanced features such as keyboard controls, drag and drop support, WebGL detection, and loading resources
Build and transform Three.js geometries using simple properties and advanced matrix transformations
Enhance the look of your scene using Three.js materials, texture maps, and dynamic textures
Apply realistic lighting and shadows to the 3D objects you have created
Animate particle systems created from scratch or from existing geometries
Work with animations, advanced physics, and collision detection
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
Digital original
File size
9,13 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78398-119-9 (9781783981199)
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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
Getting started
Geometries and meshes
Workin with the Camera
Materials and textures
Lights and Custom Shaders
Particles and postprocessing
Animations and physics
Getting started
Geometries and meshes
Workin with the Camera
Materials and textures
Lights and Custom Shaders
Particles and postprocessing
Animations and physics
