Simple Path Tracer

Implementation of CPU based Path Tracer based on Ray Tracing in a Weekend by Peter Shirley

Table of Contents

1. About The Project
   • Built With
2. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation
3. Usage
• How to Run
• Output Images
4. License

About The Project

This is an implementation of a very simple Path Tracer based on the famous book "Ray Tracing in a Weekend" by Peter Shirley.

Built With

• C++
• STB_IMAGE

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• C++ - Google for your OS.
• git

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/saeenyoda/RT_IN_A_WEEKEND_IMPL.git

Usage

How to Run

1. Open up command line or terminal and navigate to the cloned repo's directory

   cd "PATH-TO-DIRECTORY"

2. Run the main.cpp file (Using terminal on mac)

   clang++ -std=c++14 -stdlib=libc++ -I "PATH-TO-res/utils-FOLDER" -I "PATH-TO-res/vendors/stb_image-FOLDER" "PATH-TO-main.cpp" "PATH-TO-HittableList.cpp" "PATH-TO-Sphere.cpp" -o out/release/main 

NOTE:
      The instructions given above are for mac and that too using the terminal. For other OS and IDEs refer to the relevant docs.

Output Images

• Sample 1
• Sample 2

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.