Vertex displacement mapping using the OpenGL Shading Language

Category: Developers •

Mar 26, 2006

This tutorial shows how to perform vertex displacement mapping on current hardware using the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL). It shows how to look up texture data from a vertex shader in order to deform the mesh in realtime. The problem of normals is also addressed. Several simple demos using the freeware Hyperion Demo-System are provided.