"The Matrix" conjures visions of Keanu Reeves as Neo on the silver screen, but matrices have a very real use in manipulating 3D graphics. John Chapman explains the true power of the matrix.
Graphics series with John Chapman:
1/ Universe of Triangles : http://youtu.be/KdyvizaygyY
2/ Power of the Matrix : http://youtu.be/vQ60rFwh2ig
3/ Triangles to Pixels : http://youtu.be/aweqeMxDnu4
4/ Visibility Problem : http://youtu.be/OODzTMcGDD0
5/ Light and Shade in Computer Graphics: Coming Soon
John Chapman is a graphics programmer who blogs here: http://www.john-chapman.net
How NOT to store Passwords: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZtInClXe1Q
Addendum - at 12:35 the formula should read: x*0+y*0+1*1
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