How can I implement advanced rendering techniques in C++?

How can I implement advanced rendering techniques in C++?

You can implement advanced rendering techniques in C++ by using graphics libraries like OpenGL or DirectX. Are you looking for specific techniques?

Yes, I'm interested in techniques like shadow mapping and ambient occlusion.

Shadow mapping involves rendering the scene from the light's perspective to create shadows. Ambient occlusion adds depth by simulating how exposed each point in a scene is to ambient light. Would you like code examples for these?

That would be great! Can you provide a simple example for shadow mapping?

Sure! Here's a basic outline: First, render the scene from the light's perspective to create a depth map. Then, in your main render pass, use this depth map to determine shadowed areas. Would you like more details on any specific part?

Yes, how do I create the depth map?

To create a depth map, set up a framebuffer object (FBO) and render the scene geometry from the light's view. Store the depth values in a texture. Would you like a code snippet for this?