Rendering shadows on Real Time Applications presents distinct challenges compared to their offline counterparts. On Offline ray/path-traced applications, shadows come “for free” as part of the rendering algorithm but for real time we normally need to rely on physically inaccurate, multi-pass techniques. On this series of articles, I’ll explain different…

Lately I’m working on a Metal engine as a hobby project. I work with Metal in my day job and it has become my favourite graphics API in terms of developer experience. …

Over the years I started noticing a pattern in my life. It goes somewhat like this: Find new hobby / skill / technology. Start working on it and notice progress. Become obsessed with it, read articles, watch videos, listen to podcasts, etc. Start worrying about the optimal way to get…

A bigger, simpler, cheesier and higher protein version of my taco recipe. If It Fits Your Macros… Nutritional Info (1 quesadilla) ~750 kcal 🔥 Protein: 75gr 💪🏻 Carbohydrates: 35gr 🔋 Fat: 35gr ⚙️ Ingredients (per quesadilla) 150g of chicken 🍗 100gr of grated cheese (for this I used cheddar) 🧀 1 big tortilla wrap 🌮 1/2 an…

I’ve seen lately a lot of hate towards dailies and I want to add my 2 cents on what I think is the real issue behind. A common critique I’ve heard is that they are distractions and they are a waste of time. Daily stand-ups, meetings that should last about…

A really easy and fast recipe, perfect to add some spice and flavour to your diet. Add a diet coke and you got yourself a non-cheat cheat meal! It’s relatively low in carbs, but with plenty of healthy fats and it’s really satiating, which makes it a great dish for…

Take a look at the code A “Hello Triangle” is the first exercise a graphics dev does when learning a new API, analogous to the “Hello World” exercise with a new language. …

One of the most difficult challenges in any diet, whatever the goal, is to make it stick. That’s why I always try to incorporate at least one meal a day that feels like a cheat meal. Making it fun, and enjoyable while keeping the macros under control is the key…

Minimalism. Feels like the latest lifestyle trend, and the YouTube algorithm will make sure that I see it everywhere. The clean aesthetics, the pristine white-walled houses with efficient but sophisticated Scandinavian furniture, the promise of a happier, more focused and purposeful life. And of course, the slow-motion videos of pour-over…