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Nimbus SDK: A Tiny Framework for C++ Real-Time Volumetric Cloud Rendering, Animation and Morphing

by Carlos Jiménez de Parga

A reusable Visual C++ framework for real-time volumetric cloud rendering, animation and morphing

50 OpenGL MFC Projects in One

by Petrov Vladimir

Former NeHe OpenGL Lessons adapted to MSVS-15 pro MFC in INICODE and the samples of the Joystick implementation

3D Plaza in C# with opengl Exploration

by Vasily Tserekh

A simple 3D exploration of a plaza in OpenGL and C#

The OpenGL and GLUT: A Powerful Graphics Library and Utility Kit

by logicchild

An article that explains how to use this library

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OpenGL and WPF: Integrating an OpenGL Window inside a WPF Window

by gabriel4sonic

Shows how to use OpenGL in a .NET WPF application by directly incorporating an OpenGL window as a child of the main WPF window, making it behave more like a control

RGFW | Singler-Header Lightweight Framework for Basic Window and Graphics Context Handling (like GLFW)

by ColleagueRiley

A multi-platform single-header very simple-to-use framework library for creating GUI Libraries or simple GUI programs.

Diligent Engine: A Modern Cross-Platform Low-Level Graphics Library

by EgorYusov

This article introduces Diligent Engine, a modern cross-platform graphics API abstraction library and rendering framework

Unity Graphics Emulator for Native Plugin Development

by EgorYusov

This article describes Unity low-level plugin interface and the Unity graphics interface emulator that facilitates native plugin development.

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OpenGL and WPF: Integrating an OpenGL Window inside a WPF Window

1 Mar 2024 by gabriel4sonic

Shows how to use OpenGL in a .NET WPF application by directly incorporating an OpenGL window as a child of the main WPF window, making it behave more like a control

Diligent Engine: A Modern Cross-Platform Low-Level Graphics Library

18 Aug 2023 by EgorYusov

This article introduces Diligent Engine, a modern cross-platform graphics API abstraction library and rendering framework

Unity Graphics Emulator for Native Plugin Development

12 Jul 2023 by EgorYusov

This article describes Unity low-level plugin interface and the Unity graphics interface emulator that facilitates native plugin development.

First Steps / Tutorial: How to Start with TGUI (Running on SFML and Utilizing OpenGL) using Code::Blocks on Linux

5 Nov 2022 by Steffen Ploetz

My way to have a first sample program running with "Texus' Graphical User Interface" (TGUI) - a cross-platform modern C++ immediate GUI, on which I use "Simple and Fast Multimedia Library" (SFML) as backend.

H264/HEVC Video Encoder for OpenGL

26 Oct 2022 by Shao Voon Wong

H264/HEVC Video Encoder for recording OpenGL rendering

Getting Started with Path Tracing using Diligent Engine

6 Sep 2022 by EgorYusov

An implementation of a basic path tracer with Diligent Engine

Masking Texture in OpenGL using Class CImage

6 May 2022 by Petrov Vladimir

Masking Texture in OpenGL from Bitmap Image File using Class CImage (just call the File Name)

Nimbus SDK: A Tiny Framework for C++ Real-Time Volumetric Cloud Rendering, Animation and Morphing

3 Apr 2022 by Carlos Jiménez de Parga

A reusable Visual C++ framework for real-time volumetric cloud rendering, animation and morphing

A basic X3DOM editor based on OpenGL running on ReactOS (and consequently on Windows XP and newer versions)

16 May 2021 by Steffen Ploetz

Creation of a basic X3DOM editor based on OpenGL with as little code as possible, that is running on ReactOS and Windows, to check out the capabilities of X3DOM.

Getting Started with Volume Rendering using OpenGL

21 Jan 2021 by Divin Ookken Athappan

Step by step explanation of 3D image rendering using OpenGL

Vulkan Playground: An Easy Introduction to Vulkan using C++ with Visual Studio 2019

18 Jan 2021 by Jon

A high level library allowing quick and easy creation of Vulkan samples

Getting Started with Mesh Shaders in Diligent Engine

23 Sep 2020 by EgorYusov

Introduction to amplification and mesh shaders, the new programmable stages available in modern GPUs, and how to use them to implement view frustum culling and object LOD selection on the GPU using the Diligent Engine API

My First Collision Algorithm

30 Mar 2020 by Vasily Tserekh

Collision algorithms aren't rocket science and this article proves this idea.

SpaceVIL Framework. Cross-Platform GUI with .NET & JVM

30 Jan 2020 by Roman Sedaikin

SpaceVIL is a cross-platform and multilingual framework for creating GUI client applications for .NET Framework, .NET Core and JVM. This article discusses the SpaceVIL framework, its capabilities and a brief story of its creation.

Getting startet with OpenGL/OpenTK in MONO/.NET for serious applications

26 Mar 2019 by Steffen Ploetz

Check OpenGL as a basis for appealing applications, that are not necessarily games.

Orbital Mechanics Introduction

23 Dec 2018 by charles922

Introduction to Orbital Mechanics - 2 Body Problem

More Explicit Diligent Engine: Getting on Top of State Management in Direct3D12 and Vulkan

22 Dec 2018 by EgorYusov

This article introduces the problem of resource state management and synchronization in modern graphics APIs such as Direct3D12 and Vulkan and describes a solution offered by Diligent Engine.

18 Oct 2018 by Emre Guldogan

A System for Simulation and Analysis of Logic Circuits

Comparing GPU Resource Update Strategies in Diligent Engine

11 Sep 2018 by EgorYusov

This article describes several strategies to update GPU resources in Diligent Engine (a modern low-level graphic library) as well as important internal details and performance implications related to each method.

First Steps to Make NoesisGUI, a WPF Competable Framework, Running on Linux with C#

18 Mar 2018 by Steffen Ploetz

How to run the -IntegrationSample- of the incredible feature-rich NoesisGUI, that might be the best WPF competitor, on Linux using MonoDevelop and C#.

Weiler-Atherton Algorithm in 3D

11 Mar 2018 by Petrov Vladimir

Weiler-Atherton algorithm in 3D codes demo implementation

How to integrate elasticsearch with ZF3

19 Jul 2017 by Jaiswar Vipin Kumar R.

In the digital world, we are in Machine Leaning Phase. Where are need to everything on lighting speed. Data storing as we need, in our custom formant, and their availability, stability should be done on finger tips with low infrastructural cost.

MediaBox (MBox64)

3 Jul 2017 by zapsolution

Windows 10 multimedia player 64-bit

50 OpenGL Win32 Projects in One

8 Jun 2017 by Petrov Vladimir

Former NeHe OpenGL Lessons adapted to MSVS-15 pro Win32 in INICODE and the samples of the Joystick implementation

50 OpenGL MFC Projects in One

10 May 2017 by Petrov Vladimir

Former NeHe OpenGL Lessons adapted to MSVS-15 pro MFC in INICODE and the samples of the Joystick implementation

Using OpenGL in the Google's Go

10 Nov 2016 by Farhad Reza

This article will show you how you can use the OpenGL graphics library in Google's Go language.

Build Flappy Bird 3000 using the Ring programming language

12 Oct 2016 by Mahmoud Samir Fayed

Getting started with 2D games development and build the Flappy Bird 3000 game using the Ring programming language.

Hybrid Cross-Platform Applications: Approach to Using Cocos2d-x on Top of Native iOS and Android Components

5 Oct 2016 by YevheniyK

The article describes a general approach to using Cocos2d-x on top of native components and relevant coding specifics for Cocos2d-x, iOS and Android.

Texture Mapping in OpenGL using Class CImage

5 Aug 2016 by Petrov Vladimir

Texture Mapping in OpenGL from any Image File in any format using Class CImage(just call the File Name).

High-performance finite elements with C#

25 Jul 2016 by Igor Gribanov

Performing linear static analysis on a tetrahedral mesh with a little bit of help from a third-party solver.

API without Secrets: Introduction to Vulkan Part 0: Preface

1 Jun 2016 by Android on Intel

A tutorial for writing applications using Vulkan. I will share my thoughts and experiences as someone who knows OpenGL and would like to “migrate” to its successor.

What Game Developers Need to Know about Intel® Atom™ x3 SoC Processor Series

15 Apr 2016 by Android on Intel

The discussion in this blog will focus on the 2 Atom x3 SoC SKUs which have already been launched: C3200RK and C3230RK.

Getting Started With OpenCvSharp 3

8 Apr 2016 by King Coffee

Sample code for OpenCvSharp 3 quick start

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OpenGL in Python with TKinter

25 Jan 2016 by Samuel Teixeira

Why simple if we can be complex?

Intel's Multi-OS Engine - OpenGL sample

14 Jan 2016 by Android on Intel

This article describes the OpenGLBox sample in the Multi-OS Engine.

Icy Rocks Workload: A Real Workload for the Android Platform

14 Jan 2016 by Android on Intel

Icy Rocks Workload: A Real Workload for the Android Platform

GLFW: A (Simple) OpenGL Framework Library

23 Dec 2015 by Simone Serponi

An easy to use library to quickly setup and run OpenGL applications.

Adaptive Volumetric Shadow Maps for Android Using OpenGL ES 3.1

1 Dec 2015 by Android on Intel

As a follow-up to Adaptive Volumetric Shadow Maps for DirectX 11, we present a port of the same algorithm adapted for Android devices that support OpenGL ES 3.1 and the GL_INTEL_fragment_shader_ordering OpenGL extension.

Getting started with Emscripten – Transpiling C / C++ to JavaScript / HTML5

13 Nov 2015 by Dave_Voyles

This article focuses on creating your own web project which takes advantage of Emscripten, so that you can take C / C++ code and get it running inside of the browser.

Brick by Brick: Building a Better Game with LEGO Minifigures Online

30 Oct 2015 by Android on Intel

The current generation of Intel® graphics hardware extends Intel’s leadership in enabling innovation across the industry, including being fully ready for DirectX 12 and driving the adoption of advanced features by next-generation games.

Intel® RealSense™ SDK Background Segmentation Feature

23 Oct 2015 by Intel

This whitepaper describes how developers can integrate Intel® RealSense™ SDK background segmentation (BGS) middleware to create new immersive collaboration applications.

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GLUT Subwindow Template

13 Oct 2015 by Ali BaderEddin

This article describes in detail how to set up your first OpenGL FreeGLUT window with multiple subwindows, and provides you with a template for your OpenGL applications.

GLUT Window Template

8 Oct 2015 by Ali BaderEddin

This article describes in detail how to set up your first OpenGL FreeGLUT window and provides you with a template for your OpenGL applications

PhonoPaper Optimization using Intel® tools

1 Oct 2015 by Android on Intel

Thanks to an x86-based Android tablet Intel loaned me for testing, PhonoPaper has been improved and optimized.

Tutorial: Using Intel® INDE GPA to improve the performance of your Android game

1 Oct 2015 by Android on Intel

This tutorial presents a step-by-step guide to performance analysis, bottleneck identification, and rendering optimization of an OpenGL ES 3.0 application on Android.

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Learning Modern OpenGL

20 Sep 2015 by Bartlomiej Filipek

A little guide about modern OpenGL and why it gives us so much value.

Asm.js and WebGL for Unity and Unreal Engine

2 Sep 2015 by Dave_Voyles

With the advent of WebGL and asm.js, developers can now harness much of the power of their computing device from within the browser and access markets previously unavailable.

Intel GPA 2015 R1 - OpenGL splits from DirectX - and it's all free!

1 Sep 2015 by Android on Intel

Which Intel software tool includes a new name, new features, and it's ALL available for FREE?

Application Development Using NexStreaming NexPlayer SDK

31 Jul 2015 by Android on Intel

This paper describes how to create an x86 player app using the NexPlayer SDK.

Basic Shader Programming on Android

10 Jul 2015 by Zamrony P. Juhara

Get started with OpenGL ES 2.0 shader programming on Android

NURBS curve made easy

29 Jun 2015 by Hunt Chang

NURBS curve made easy

My first OpenGL Project: A 3D House

16 Jun 2015 by Vasily Tserekh

The project that inspired me to start 3D programming

Capturing Live-video from Web-camera on Windows 7 and Windows 8

24 May 2015 by Evgeny Pereguda

Simple lib for capturing live-video from web-camera by using Media Foundation

A Customizable Architecture for 3D Graphics Applications

24 Mar 2015 by Carlos Jiménez de Parga

Explanation of a consistent 3D graphics software architecture through a basic OpenGL application

How to Publish Your Apps On Google Play For x86-based Android Devices Using Multiple APK Support

2 Mar 2015 by Android on Intel

The following sessions are created specifically for Android developers who want to package their APPS to support Android x86-based devices:

Murl Engine* Cross-Platform Development Tool with Android* x86 Support

2 Mar 2015 by Android on Intel

The Murl Engine is a fresh and free solution for cross-platform development. It is focused on games and multimedia applications and is currently supporting Android, iOS, Windows, OS X and Linux* platforms.

An investigation of fast real-time GPU-based image blur algorithms

21 Jan 2015 by Android on Intel

In this blog post I'm going to start exploring the topic of blur filters.

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Android* Texture Compression - a comparison study with code sample

20 Jan 2015 by Android on Intel

Android* Texture Compression - a comparison study with code sample

Efficient Order-Independent Transparency on Android* Using Fragment Shader Ordering

20 Jan 2015 by Android on Intel

This sample demonstrates the use of the extension GL_INTEL_fragment_shader_ordering, which is written against the OpenGL* 4.4 core profile and GLES 3.1 specifications.

SimpleScene: 3d scene manager in C# and OpenTK

27 Dec 2014 by David Jeske

A simple open-source scene manager, and WavefrontOBJ file loader in C# and OpenGL (OpenTK). Runs on MacOS, Windows, and Linux.

A multithreaded, OpenGL-enabled application.

26 Nov 2014 by Jeremy Falcon

Provides a base to use when programming OpenGL-enabled applications for the real world, rather than a simple hello world.

Developing Mobile Game Graphics for Intel® Architecture-Based Android* Tablets, Part 1

19 Nov 2014 by Android on Intel

This first installment introduces essential concepts and categories of game engines and middleware to help narrow your choice, including SDK versus Android Native Development Kit (NDK) development.

An investigation of fast real-time GPU-based image blur algorithms

17 Nov 2014 by Android on Intel

In this post I'm going to start exploring the topic of blur filters.

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Dynamic Bounding Volume Hiearchy in C#

15 Nov 2014 by David Jeske

An overview and C# implementation of 3d space partitioning using a BVH (bounding volume hierarchy), with dynamic updates via refitting and tree-rotations.

Adobe Photoshop with Open Standards Enhanced by Intel® HD and Iris™ Graphics

16 Oct 2014 by Tim_Duncan

In this article, we’ll explore the strides Adobe engineers have made over the last few years to enhance Photoshop using OpenGL* and OpenCL™ to increase hardware utilization.

Article 11 - Beginner's Guide to Android Animation/Graphics

5 Oct 2014 by Grasshopper.iics

The Simplest Graphics and Animation tutorial you ever wanted

Textures and Shaders in OpenGL on iOS

30 Sep 2014 by KarstenK

How to start up with OpenGL on iOS.

Shadow Mapping with Android OpenGL ES 2

24 Sep 2014 by pogib

Simple and PCF shadow mapping algorithms (Bonus Article - Android Wild Card Category)

OpenGL / OpenCL Interoperability : A Case Study Using Autostereograms

23 Jul 2014 by martin_bisson

How to use OpenCL with OpenGL to implement algorithms on GPU.

3D Plaza in C# with opengl Exploration

15 Jul 2014 by Vasily Tserekh

A simple 3D exploration of a plaza in OpenGL and C#

A New Version of My 3D Asteroid Game in OpenGL with C#

14 May 2014 by Vasily Tserekh

A new version of the asteroid game

OpenGL Development Cookbook

28 Apr 2014 by Bartlomiej Filipek

Review of a very interesting book about Modern OpenGL Application Development.

OpenGL in .NET - Getting Started

8 Apr 2014 by Dave Kerr

Learn how to use OpenGL in your .NET applications with SharpGL.

SharpGL: A C# OpenGL Class Library

7 Apr 2014 by Dave Kerr

Use OpenGL in WinForms or WPF applications, directly or with a powerful Scene Graph.

Heresy II - Why 4D Homogeneous Transform/Clip/Project is Wasteful

21 Feb 2014 by John Hilton

See why your GPU is getting so hot.

HUD window 64-bit (DWM composition)

2 Jan 2014 by zapsolution

DWM composition

3D Logic Sandbox

26 Nov 2013 by Chris Boss

3D Sandbox with programable logic built in

Scientific Data Visualizer

7 Nov 2013 by Alexander Chernosvitov

ActiveX component for 3D visualization, embedded in different client applications.

COLLADA, TinyXML, and OpenGL

9 Oct 2013 by Matt Scarpino

Accessing digital assets in C++ for three-dimensional rendering.

Pick Selection with OpenGL and OpenCL

12 Sep 2013 by Matt Scarpino

Using GPU Acceleration to Compute Ray-Triangle Intersection

Explore 3D

15 Aug 2013 by Chris Boss

OpenGL based 3D learning software

Linear Rigid Body Dynamics with OpenGL

25 Jul 2013 by Matt Scarpino

Simulating displacement, velocity, and acceleration in code.

Target Following Control with OpenGL

4 May 2013 by ionutcelgroaznic

A simple target control to show us the direction of the enemy, useful especially for computer games

A 3D RPG Based on Ogre and ODE

18 Apr 2013 by lxdfigo

A 3D Game Based on Ogre, ODE, 3D Max, CEGUI and so on

3D Solar System with OpenGL and C#

17 Apr 2013 by Vasily Tserekh

A demo of a solar system programmed in OpenGL and C#

Fountain OpenGL Application Walkthrough

27 Mar 2013 by mikew67

Create a basic fountain scene using OpenGL ES 1.1

Domain Coloring Method on GPU

27 Jan 2013 by Khaldoon Ghanem

This article describes how to visualize complex-valued functions of a single complex variable using the domain coloring method on GPU.

XML parser of OSG with Qt support

24 Dec 2012 by Evgeny Pereguda

Simple XML parser for creation scenes in OSG 3D Engine

ScratchPadView for iOS using GLKit

27 Nov 2012 by Amory Wong

A GLKView class that can be dropped into your project.

Diggers: cross-platform 2D game

5 Nov 2012 by Evgeny Miroshnichenko

2D cross-platfrom game using SDL and Open GLES 2.0

Oil Paint Effect: Implementation of Oil Painting Effect on an Image

20 Oct 2012 by Santhosh G_

Applying oil painting effect on an image.

Designing a Cross-Platform 3D Application Engine to Support Windows 8

15 Oct 2012 by ashcairo

How to use OpenGL and friends to write an app that targets mobile and desktop platforms.

Robust MVC

6 Oct 2012 by Igor Okulist

Robust MVC framework for desktop and web development

Modified version of lib3ds reader of .3ds format

4 Oct 2012 by Evgeny Pereguda

In this article I present version of lib3ds reader for C++ language

Integration: Kinematics + Digital Image Processing + 3D Graphics

9 Sep 2012 by Petr Ivankov

Further promotion of integration ideas

A Graphical Documentation System for C/C++ projects

23 Aug 2012 by Alesiani Marco

A concept-tool to create interactive documentations for C/C++ projects

Let's Do Basic Graphics on the Browser

19 Jul 2012 by Siddharth Chandra

An introduction to WebGL and basic graphic programming using JavaScript.

Simple Plug-in Architecture in Plain C

25 May 2012 by Sharjith

How to write an application using architecture that supports plug-ins.

The Time Machine

9 May 2012 by Petr Ivankov

Long time strategy of software design and development

Simple OpenGL Framework

25 Apr 2012 by Member 8823543

GLW is a simple, compact, drop-in framework for developing simple OpenGL games and demos. Its focus is ease of use, platform abstraction and small footprint.