Build a Ray Tracer (Graphics) from Scratch
Why take this course?
TDM (Total Development Minutes): Less than 75 minutes
Course Instructor: Muhammad Ahmad
Course Title: Build a Ray Tracer (Graphics) from Scratch
Course Headline: Building a Simple Toy Ray Tracer - Master 3D Graphics Fundamentals! 🚀
🎉 Introduction to Ray Tracing 🌐 We're embarking on an exciting journey to implement a simple toy ray tracer from the ground up. Dive into the world of 3D graphics and experience firsthand how ray tracing brings the art of light simulation to life!
🔥 The Magic of Ray Tracing 💡
- ✨Colour Bleed
- 🌟Bloom
- 🤫Ambient Occlusion
- ☀️Realistic Shadows
- 🏖️Shadow Fallout
- 🎨Diffuse Materials
Ray tracing is not just a technique; it's an art. It allows us to simulate light as it interacts with objects, giving us a suite of visual effects that would otherwise require extensive coding. And the best part? We'll show you how to achieve all this and more with relative ease! 🖌️
Key Course Highlights:
🔹 Triangle Primitives
Start by implementing a triangle primitive, which will lay the foundation for rendering complex OBJ meshes.
🔹 Sphere Primitive
Understand how to model spheres and add them to your scene for more depth and realism.
🔹 Area Lights & Direct Lighting
Implement area lights to simulate the effects of various light sources on diffuse materials.
🔹 Indirect Lighting
Discover how to add indirect lighting, which will bring your scenes to life with realistic shadows and ambient occlusion.
🔹 Rendering the Cornell Box Scene
Challenge yourself by rendering a classic scene from computer graphics history, the famous Cornell Box!
👩💻 Why You'll Love This Course:
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Beginner-Friendly: No prior experience with ray tracing? No problem! This course is designed to be accessible for beginners.
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Hands-On Learning: In just over an hour, you'll build a complete ray tracer from scratch, solidifying your understanding of 3D graphics concepts.
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Real-World Application: Learn by doing! Apply what you learn to create a visually stunning toy ray tracer, which can be the starting point for even more complex projects.
What You'll Need:
- Basic programming skills (preferably in C++ or a similar language)
- A text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE)
- A willingness to learn and experiment!
Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand how ray tracing works and how it can be used to create realistic 3D graphics. Enroll now and join us in bringing your visual ideas to life! 🌟
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