John Carmack

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John Carmack

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Computer Graphics

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Why Is John Carmack Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John D. Carmack II is an American computer programmer and video game developer. He co-founded the video game company id Software and was the lead programmer of its 1990s games Commander Keen, Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake, and their sequels. Carmack made innovations in 3D computer graphics, such as his Carmack's Reverse algorithm for shadow volumes.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With John Carmack?

John Carmack is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Missouri–Kansas City