Algorithms for Realtime Rendering

This repository contains code examples and exercises discussed in the lecture "algorithms for realtime rendering" to help understand and implement various algorithms used in real-time rendering applications.

Overview

This repository showcases a collection of algorithms used in computer graphics.

It is built upon the the SORS Framework, developed by Prof. Dr. Dreier. The SORS Framework serves as a robust starting point for implementing advanced rendering techniques, while also providing essential and easy-to-use functionality for basic rendering tasks. It uses OpenGL as the graphics API and Qt for creating windows and other useful functionality.

Featured Topics

The repository implements the following techniques:

• Bumpmap / Heightmap
• Parallax Occlusion Mapping
• Deferred Shading
• Screen Space Motion Blur
• Screen Space Ambient Occlusion
• Shadowmapping
• Billboards using Geometry Shader
• Dynamic LOD using Tessellation Shader

Repository Structure

The contents of the repository is structured as follows:

• ARTR_Exercises/: Contains code for advanced realtime rendering techniques.
• CGR_Exercises/: Contains code for basic computer graphics concepts.
• examples/: Contains example code for various applications.
• SORS/: Contains the SORS-Framework used for rendering.

Getting Started

To get started follow these steps:

1. Make sure Qt is installed on your System (recommended version: 6.5) and added to the PATH environment variable (on windows)

2. Clone this repository to your machine:

   git clone https://github.com/chFleschutz/algorithms-for-realtime-rendering.git

3. Open the folder in a CMake supported IDE (like Visual Studio) or generate the project files

4. Select the project to execute and build