Hundreds of graphics coding examples and tips and tricks are provided. It features a complete presentation of specific DirectDraw-based solutions, computer graphics algorithms, and a primer on computer graphics theory, which is also helpful for game developers. The book also teaches how to control every aspect of Windows bitmaps, reliably render/capture images to the printer and other devices, and compressing and decompressing images.

Hundreds of graphics coding examples and tips and tricks are provided. It features a complete presentation of specific DirectDraw-based solutions, computer graphics algorithms, and a primer on computer graphics theory, which is also helpful for game developers. The book also teaches how to control every aspect of Windows bitmaps, reliably render/capture images to the printer and other devices, and compressing and decompressing images.