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An Introduction to the History of Video Game Graphics
An Introduction to the History of Video Game Graphics
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Discuss the evolution of video game...
- Analyse the impact of hardware limi...
- Explain the methods used for memory...
- Evaluate the impact of parallax scr...
- Discuss the evolution of video game display technologies from the 8-bit era to modern times
- Analyse the impact of hardware limitations on early video game development and how they influenced game design
- Explain the methods used for memory management and graphics optimisation in video games
- Evaluate the impact of parallax scrolling and Mode 7 graphics on game design and player experience
- Outline the key components and processes involved in polygonal rendering and texture mapping for creating 3D graphics
- Compare and contrast software rendering and hardware acceleration in 3D graphics
- Identify the key features of OpenGL and DirectX and their roles in 3D graphics development
- Recall the different lighting and shading techniques used in real-time 3D rendering to create realistic visual effects
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