OpenGL Renders

This repository showcases a collection of visually striking and mathematically inspired OpenGL renderings, written entirely in C++17. Each module demonstrates a unique concept or simulation - ranging from black holes to fractals and wave dynamics, using low-level, modern OpenGL techniques.

The goal of this project is to explore graphics programming and mathematical visualization through efficient, modular, and creative render implementations.

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Features

• Modular CMake-based build system
• Fully cross-platform (Linux & Windows)
• Real-time OpenGL simulations
• Organized by category (Blackhole, Fractals, Waves, etc.)
• Automatic dependency installation (via vcpkg or setup script)

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Available Simulations

• Black Hole Simulation - Light distortion near an event horizon
• Fractal Visualization - Mandelbrot and complex pattern generation
• Wave Simulation - Procedural surface and ripple animation

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Build and Run

1. Easiest Setup (Recommended)

For a one-step setup and build process:

Linux / macOS

bash install.sh

or

chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh

Windows (PowerShell)

.\install.ps1
.\build.ps1

Both scripts automatically install required dependencies and compile the project.

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2. Quick Build (Manual)

For Linux/MacOS, If you already have dependencies installed, simply run:

bash build.sh

Or manually:

chmod +x build.sh
./build.sh

For Windows, If you already have dependencies installed, simply run:

.\build.ps1

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Development Notes

• Language Standard: C++17

• Build System: CMake

• Dependencies:

  • GLFW — Window and input management
  • GLEW — OpenGL extension handling
  • GLM — Mathematics library for graphics

All dependencies are handled automatically through vcpkg on Windows or via APT on Linux/macOS.

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Contributing

Contributions, ideas, and corrections are always welcome! You can:

• Open a pull request
• Report an issue
• Suggest a new rendering concept

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License

This project is open source and distributed under the MIT License.

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⭐ If you find the simulations interesting or useful, consider starring the repository to support future development.