Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

About This Book

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is a groundbreaking exploration of ray tracing that has captivated readers worldwide. With 1131+ copies sold, this essential read offers exceptional insights into ray tracing.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of visual effects
• 14 chapters packed with practical advice
• Perfect for casual reading
• Includes interactive exercises

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Reader Reviews

Thomas Wilson

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

February 22, 2025

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is a comprehensive exploration of ray tracing that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 6 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3's discussion of graphics is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that the pacing could be better, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Lisa Wilson

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

May 3, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about graphics. Highly recommended!

David Miller

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

March 26, 2025

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is a comprehensive exploration of ray tracing that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 6 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3's discussion of graphics is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that the pacing could be better, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Michael Smith

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

May 19, 2025

While Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) makes several valuable points about graphics, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of visual effects seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to rendering. That said, the sections on rendering are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in rendering, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Michael Brown

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

July 11, 2025

While Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) makes several valuable points about graphics, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of visual effects seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to rendering. That said, the sections on rendering are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in rendering, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Discussion about rendering in Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Posted by Robert Jones on July 20, 2025

Just finished Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) for the 3 time and picked up on so many new insights! The depth of research on visual effects is incredible.

David Johnson July 30, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Michael Davis July 23, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about graphics in Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Posted by Thomas Williams on July 7, 2025

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of graphics? I found it less convincing compared to other works in the field.

Michael Rodriguez July 22, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Jennifer Williams July 26, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

David Brown July 25, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Michael Miller July 25, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Sarah Miller July 25, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Discussion about ray tracing in Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Posted by Michael Davis on July 7, 2025

Can someone help me understand rendering from chapter 9? I'm struggling to see how it connects to rendering.

Jennifer Brown July 21, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Jennifer Davis July 29, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Sarah Williams July 27, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Discussion about ray tracing in Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Posted by Michael Johnson on July 15, 2025

Can someone help me understand visual effects from chapter 3? I'm struggling to see how it connects to rendering.

Michael Miller July 26, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Emily Davis July 29, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Sarah Garcia July 21, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Emily Miller July 24, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Jennifer Rodriguez July 31, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about rendering in Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Posted by David Jones on July 25, 2025

Just finished Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) for the 3 time and picked up on so many new insights! The depth of research on 3D is incredible.

Sarah Williams July 26, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Jennifer Jones August 4, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.