Awesome Computer Graphics

Overview

Awesome Computer Graphics provides comprehensive resources for learning computer graphics, from fundamentals to advanced rendering techniques and real-time graphics.

Essential Books

Physically Based Rendering

THE definitive book for offline rendering (3rd edition), covering theory and implementation of photorealistic rendering.

Fundamentals of Computer Graphics

Comprehensive introduction by Steve Marschner covering all CG basics.

Ray Tracing from the Ground Up

Hands-on approach to building a ray tracer by Kevin Suffern.

Real-Time Rendering

The bible of real-time graphics, covering modern GPU techniques.

Core Topics

Rendering Fundamentals

• Ray tracing
• Rasterization
• Shading models
• Light transport
• Camera models

Advanced Rendering

• Global illumination
• Path tracing
• Photon mapping
• Radiosity
• Subsurface scattering

Real-Time Graphics

• GPU programming
• Deferred rendering
• Screen-space techniques
• Level of detail (LOD)
• Culling and optimization

Popular Renderers

Offline

• PBRT (from the book)
• Mitsuba
• Blender Cycles
• Arnold

Real-Time

• Unity Engine
• Unreal Engine
• OpenGL/Vulkan
• WebGPU

Learning Resources

• Ray Tracing in One Weekend series
• LearnOpenGL.com
• Scratchapixel
• Graphics Programming Weekly

Graphics APIs

• OpenGL
• Vulkan
• DirectX 12
• Metal
• WebGL/WebGPU