Graphics Programmer Historically, this title usually belonged to a programmer who developed specialised blitter algorithms and clever optimisations for 2D graphics. Today, however, it almost exclusively applies to programmers who specialise in developing and modifying complex 3D graphic renderers. Some 2D graphics skills have just recently become useful again, though, for developing games for the new generation of cell phones and handheld game consoles. A 3D graphics programmer must have a firm grasp of advanced mathematical concepts such as vector and matrix math, quaternions and linear algebra.
Lyon, France Lyon third-largest city in France. Inhabitants of the city are called Lyonnais. Lyon played a significant role in the history of cinema: it is where Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinematograph. Economically, Lyon is a major centre for banking, as well as for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city contains a significant software industry with a particular focus on technology software, and in recent years has fostered a growing local start-up sector. Lyon is the home to technology software studios such as Arkane Studios, Ivory Tower and Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe.
