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Parallax Occlusion Mapping OpenGL

Jun 7, 2017·
Ben Ahlbrand
Ben Ahlbrand
· 1 min read
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I implemented parallax occlusion mapping / relief mapping in my C++ OpenGL engine sandbox to give a fake sense of 3d to textures with a height offset.

Last updated on Jan 16, 2025
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