The Basics Tutorial Series

This tutorial series covers the basics of drawing graphics. Coming into this series, I assume you can already program, but we'll cover pretty much everything beyond that.

This series will cover topics ranging from setting up a window, to drawing and animating models, to lighting and shadows. By the end, you should have a good feeling for how graphics programming is done, you should understand all the key concepts involved, and feel comfortable to imagine and implement your own visual effects.

Let's make this easy.

Just tell me what you use, and I'll adjust the lessons for you.

All the code should be completely cross-platform, I only ask which operating system so I can tailor the lessons to you.

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Introduction and Setting Up

Introduction and Setting Up

Introduction and Setting Up

Introduction and Setting Up

Introduction and Setting Up

Introduction and Setting Up

Lesson 1: Creating a Window

Lesson 1: Creating a Window

Lesson 1: Creating a Window

Lesson 1: Creating a Window

Lesson 1: Creating a Canvas

Lesson 1: Creating a Canvas

Lesson 2: Becoming Interactive

Lesson 2: Becoming Interactive

Lesson 2: Becoming Interactive

Lesson 2: Becoming Interactive

Lesson 2: Becoming Interactive

Lesson 2: Becoming Interactive

Lesson 3: Window Mastery

Lesson 3: Window Mastery

Lesson 4: My First Triangle Part A

Lesson 4: My First Triangle Part B

Lesson 4: My First Triangle Part A

Lesson 4: My First Triangle Part B

Lesson 5: Adding Colour

Lesson 5: Adding Colour

Lesson 6: Working With Vertices

Lesson 6: Working With Vertices

Lesson 7: Camerawork

Lesson 7: Camerawork

Lesson 8: Movement

Lesson 8: Movement