Eric Lengyel
Encyclopedia
Eric Lengyel is a computer game engine developer with expertise in 3D graphics, animation, physics, audio, and networking. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis
and a Masters Degree in Mathematics from Virginia Tech.
He is the author of the textbook Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics (Charles River Media, 2002), and he is the editor for the Game Engine Gems series of books. He is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Graphics Tools
and a contributor to the older Game Programming Gems series of books.
Dr. Lengyel founded Terathon Software in 2000 and is currently President and Chief Technology Officer at the company, where he heads up programming for the C4 Engine
. He has previously worked in the advanced technology group at Naughty Dog
, and before that was the lead programmer for the fifth installment of Sierra's popular RPG adventure series Quest for Glory
.
Eric Lengyel is originally from Reynoldsburg, Ohio
, but now lives in Roseville, California
. Eric is a cousin of current Ohioan and "Evolution of Dance" creator Judson Laipply
.
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
and a Masters Degree in Mathematics from Virginia Tech.
He is the author of the textbook Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics (Charles River Media, 2002), and he is the editor for the Game Engine Gems series of books. He is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Graphics Tools
Journal of Graphics Tools
The Journal of Graphics Tools, abbreviated jgt, is a peer-reviewed research journal that focuses on computer graphics. It has been published quarterly by A K Peters, Ltd. since 1996...
and a contributor to the older Game Programming Gems series of books.
Dr. Lengyel founded Terathon Software in 2000 and is currently President and Chief Technology Officer at the company, where he heads up programming for the C4 Engine
C4 Engine
The C4 Engine is a computer game engine developed by Terathon Software that is used to create 3D games and other types of interactive virtual simulations for Windows , Mac OS X , and PlayStation 3...
. He has previously worked in the advanced technology group at Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Santa Monica, California. Founded by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin in 1986 as an independent developer, the studio was acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2001...
, and before that was the lead programmer for the fifth installment of Sierra's popular RPG adventure series Quest for Glory
Quest for Glory
Quest for Glory is a series of hybrid role-playing/adventure computer games designed by Corey and Lori Ann Cole. The series combined humor, puzzle elements, themes and characters borrowed from various legends, puns, and memorable characters, creating a 5-part series of the Sierra stable.Although...
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Eric Lengyel is originally from Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Reynoldsburg is a city in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburban community in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area...
, but now lives in Roseville, California
Roseville, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Roseville had a population of 118,788. The population density was 3,279.4 people per square mile...
. Eric is a cousin of current Ohioan and "Evolution of Dance" creator Judson Laipply
Judson Laipply
Judson Laipply is an American motivational speaker and dancer from Bucyrus, Ohio. He is best known for his performance in the Evolution of Dance viral video clip. He has worked as a public speaker since 2000.-The Evolution of Dance:...
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Games
Eric Lengyel is credited on the following games:- Formula One Championship EditionFormula One Championship EditionFormula One Championship Edition is a racing video game, developed by SCE Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. The game follows the basic structure of Formula One 06 for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable...
(2007), Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. - Heavenly SwordHeavenly SwordHeavenly Sword is a video game developed by Ninja Theory exclusively for the PlayStation 3 console and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe...
(2007), Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. - Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (2007), Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.
- Warhawk (2007), Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.
- MotorStormMotorStormMotorStorm is a 2006 racing video game developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. First announced at E3 2005, the game was released in Japan on 14 December 2006 and the rest of the world in March 2007....
(2006), Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated - Resistance: Fall of ManResistance: Fall of ManResistance: Fall of Man is a first-person shooter video game for the PlayStation 3. It was developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game is set in an alternate history 1951, and follows Sgt...
(2006), Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated - Jak 3Jak 3Jak 3 is a platform game for Sony's PlayStation 2 console developed by Naughty Dog. It is the third game in the main Jak and Daxter series. Jak 3 was completely localized and dubbed in Japanese, but was not released in Japan due to Jak IIs poor sales...
(2004), Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. - Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire (1998), Sierra On-Line, Inc.