March, 2023
MINECRAFT OPENGL
Minecraft made in C++ with GLSL for shaders using a minimalist engine
Context
This project is a study of a game engine using OpenGL technology as part of my education at CNAM ENJMIN. It involved using a basic engine provided by the professor and learning how to utilize it. The primary goal was to become familiar with working with a custom game engine, as might be encountered in a video game development company. Additionally, it provided an opportunity to delve into GLSL shader design.
As part of this course, we also practiced procedural generation in a voxel environment and experimented with various lighting behaviors using different shaders in a 3D space.
Developpement
Shadow map (Shaders)
Shadow maps have always been a somewhat obscure concept for me, and I was hesitant to delve into them. However, during this project, I had the opportunity to explore their complexities with fellow students who patiently explained their workings to me. This allowed me to grasp the intricacies of designing a shadow map system. Additionally, I also used the tutorial below to further enhance my understanding.
I will probably create a summary of what I've understood about the creation of Shadow Maps on this web page later.
Importing *.obj files and RenderDoc compatibility
This part was an opportunity to test the retrieval of data from a *.obj file for the purpose of analyzing its content, which turned out to be relatively straightforward.
Regarding compatibility with RenderDoc, it was necessary to revise the C++ methods used, as some of them on the engine provided by the professor were not compatible. That's why we had to review and adjust the C++ code of the entire engine. This exercise allowed me to delve deeply into the engine's inner workings and learn more about it.
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