Game Programming: Introduction to Shaders - Lecture 21

Dive into the world of game programming with this lecture on the introduction to shaders. Learn the fundamentals of shader technology and its application in game development as part of the COMP4300 Game Programming course at Memorial University. Explore how shaders enhance visual effects, improve performance, and contribute to the overall aesthetics of games. Gain insights into the role of shaders within the broader context of game engine architecture, including their interaction with rendering pipelines, animation systems, and graphics libraries like SFML. Understand the importance of shaders in modern game development and how they fit into the Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture. This lecture, delivered by Professor David Churchill, is part of a comprehensive course covering various aspects of game programming, from vector math to artificial intelligence and user interfaces.