Do you know the difference between DirectX and OpenGL normal maps? 🤔 💡 Normal maps simulate small surface details without adding geometry. But DirectX and OpenGL handle the Y-axis differently: 👉 DirectX Normal Maps: Y-axis (Green channel) points down Typically use left-handed coordinate system Green areas on the normal map might look darker. 👉 OpenGL Normal Maps: Y-axis (Green channel) points up Uses a right-handed coordinate system Green areas usually appear lighter. 🎯 Why it matters: If y

Interactive Graphics 03 - Rendering Algorithms

Vulkan API 1.0 is released! Derived from our Mantle API, and with Multi-thread support combined with AMD’s GCN architecture, developers gain direct access to distribution of GPU work to separate command queues. This means that you can have one queue working on physics calculations, and other one working on rasterization. Keeping the GPU busy at all times is crucial for achieving the best rendering performance possible. Learn more: | AMD