Web3D Applications

Three.js

Description
Table of contents

Learn	Creating Your First 3D Scene with Three.js Interact directly with WebGL by creating custom vertex and fragment shaders The Basic Components that Make Up a Three.js Application Working with Light Sources in Three.js Working with Three.js Materials Learning to Work with Geometries Creating and Loading Advanced Meshes and Geometries Loading another 3D models Creation of Curves(NURBS, Spline, etc...) Loading and Working with Textures Creating Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) scenes Matrix transformations Render Post-Processing
About	WebGL makes it possible to create 3D graphics in the browser without having to use plugins such as Flash and Java. Programming WebGL, however, is difficult and complex. With Three.js, it is possible to create stunning 3D graphics in an intuitive manner using JavaScript, without having to learn WebGL. With this book, you’ll learn how to create and animate beautiful looking 3D scenes directly in your browser-utilizing the full potential of WebGL and modern browsers. It starts with the basic concepts and building blocks used in Three.js. From there on, it will expand on these subjects using extensive examples and code samples. You will learn to create, or load, from externally created models, realistic looking 3D objects using materials and textures. You’ll find out how to easily control the camera using the Three.js built-in in camera controls, which will enable you to fly or walk around the 3D scene you created. You will then use the HTML5 video and canvas elements as a material for your 3D objects and to animate your models. Finally, you will learn to use morph and skeleton-based animation, and even how to add physics, such as gravity and collision detection, to your scene. After reading this book, you’ll know everything that is required to create 3D animated graphics using Three.js.

Learn

Creating Your First 3D Scene with Three.js
Interact directly with WebGL by creating custom vertex and fragment shaders
The Basic Components that Make Up a Three.js Application
Working with Light Sources in Three.js
Working with Three.js Materials
Learning to Work with Geometries
Creating and Loading Advanced Meshes and Geometries
Loading another 3D models
Creation of Curves(NURBS, Spline, etc...)
Loading and Working with Textures
Creating Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) scenes
Matrix transformations
Render Post-Processing

About

WebGL makes it possible to create 3D graphics in the browser without having to use plugins such as Flash and Java. Programming WebGL, however, is difficult and complex. With Three.js, it is possible to create stunning 3D graphics in an intuitive manner using JavaScript, without having to learn WebGL. With this book, you’ll learn how to create and animate beautiful looking 3D scenes directly in your browser-utilizing the full potential of WebGL and modern browsers. It starts with the basic concepts and building blocks used in Three.js. From there on, it will expand on these subjects using extensive examples and code samples. You will learn to create, or load, from externally created models, realistic looking 3D objects using materials and textures. You’ll find out how to easily control the camera using the Three.js built-in in camera controls, which will enable you to fly or walk around the 3D scene you created. You will then use the HTML5 video and canvas elements as a material for your 3D objects and to animate your models. Finally, you will learn to use morph and skeleton-based animation, and even how to add physics, such as gravity and collision detection, to your scene. After reading this book, you’ll know everything that is required to create 3D animated graphics using Three.js.