Added three binary files: `golden_gate_hills_1k.hdr`, `rogland_sunset_1k.hdr`, and `studio_small_03_1k.hdr`.
Added a new inline function `weight_nee_light` in `BSDF.h` to compute the weighted contribution of light based on the next event estimation (NEE).
Added a new function pointer type `sky_free_f` in `Light.h` for freeing sky light data.
Added a new structure `hdr_sky_data_t` in `SkyLight.h` to hold HDR sky data, including texture and intensity.
Changed the `RAY_EPSILON` definition in `Common.h` to a new value.
Changed the `light_collection_free` function in `Light.h` to include freeing sky light data if it exists.
Changed the `sky_create_hdr_sky` function in `SkyLight.h` to initialize HDR sky data and compute marginal and conditional distributions.
Changed the `texture_load` function in `Texture.h` to accept a `stride` parameter for different texture formats.
Changed the `evaluate_bsdf_directional` function in `LightEvaluation.c` to handle light intensity checks.
Changed the `evaluate_bsdf_const_sky` function in `SkyLight.c` to use a pointer for sky data and added checks for intensity.
Removed TODO comments related to handling triangle and material removal in `Triangle.h` and `Light.h`.
Removed the old `weight_sky_light` function in `SkyLight.h` and replaced it with the new `weight_nee_light` function.
Updated the `scene_setup` function in `main.c` to change camera position and light direction, and to load HDR textures.
Increased the sample count in the rendering configuration in `main.c` for better quality rendering.
Added a new enum `path_state` and a struct `path_output` in `Common.h` to manage path tracing states and outputs.
Added a new `simple_lit_render_loop` function in `SimpleLit.c` to handle rendering for simple lit materials, integrating light contributions and BSDF evaluations.
Changed the function signatures in `Light.h` to use `path_output` instead of `vec3s` for BSDF evaluations.
Changed the `evaluate_bsdf_directional` function in `LightEvaluation.h` to return `path_output` instead of `vec3s`.
Changed the `evaluate_bsdf_sky` function in `LightEvaluation.h` to return `path_output` and updated its implementation accordingly.
Changed the function signature of `evaluate_bsdf_const_sky` in `SkyLight.h` to return `path_output` and modified its implementation to match.
Removed several old BSDF-related functions in `Material.c` that are no longer needed due to the new structure.
Updated the `material_create` function in `Material.c` to accept the new render loop function pointer.
Updated the `path_trace` function in `PathTracing.c` to utilize the new `path_output` structure for managing light contributions and state transitions during path tracing.
Updated the `evaluate_bsdf_directional` function in `LightEvaluation.c` to return `path_output` and adjusted its internal logic to populate the output structure.
Updated the `evaluate_bsdf_const_sky` function in `SkyLight.c` to return `path_output` and modified its logic to handle light contributions correctly.
Updated the intensity of the sky light to `0.0f` during scene setup in `main.c`, effectively disabling it.
Changed README.md to update rendering settings and build instructions.
Changed BSDF.h to add functions for normal unpacking and tangent transformation.
Changed RayIntersection.h to include tangent vector in hit_result_t.
Changed Common.h to include vec2.h for 2D vector handling.
Changed String.h to add string_copy function and improve is_absolute_path.
Changed GeometryUtilities.h to enhance quad creation with tangent calculations.
Changed Mesh.h to include tangents in the vertex structure.
Changed Triangle.h to add tangents in the vertex structure for better normal mapping.
Changed Light.h to include tangents in the light shading context.
Changed SkyLight.h to introduce a new structure for sky lights.
Changed Material.h to include tangents in the shading context.
Changed SimpleLit.h to add normal and tangent textures for detailed shading.
Changed Texture.h to introduce a new structure for texture assets.
Changed BSDF.c to add functions for unpacking normals and transforming tangents.
Changed PathTracing.c to include tangents in the shading context.
Changed RayIntersection.c to calculate normals and tangents in ray-triangle intersections.
Changed Mesh.c to improve material texture loading and handle tangents.
Changed Material.c to enhance material collection initialization and resizing.
Changed SimpleLit.c to incorporate normal mapping with normal textures.
Changed Texture.c to improve management of texture assets and resources.
Added a new function `blinn_phong_specular_exponent_to_roughness` in `BSDF.h` to convert a specular exponent to roughness.
Added a `textures` member to the `shading_context_t` structure in `Material.h` for passing texture information during shading.
Added a new member `textures` in the `light_shading_context_t` structure in `Light.h` to hold texture information.
Added inline functions in `Texture.h` for handling texture entities, including `invalid_texture_entity`, `is_texture_entity_valid`, and `get_texture`.
Changed the texture-related members in `simple_lit_properties_t` in `SimpleLit.h` from pointers to `texture_entity_t` to better manage texture entities.
Changed the `sample_material_bsdf` and `sample_material_bsdf_pdf` functions in `Material.h` to accept a `shading_context_t` instead of individual parameters.
Changed the `mesh_load` function in `Mesh.c` to use the new roughness calculation and texture entity handling.
Changed the `path_trace` function in `PathTracing.c` to use the new structure and functions for handling materials and textures.
Refactored the `sample_material_bsdf` and `sample_material_bsdf_pdf` functions in `Material.c` to utilize the new `shading_context_t` structure.
Updated the `material_collection_init` function in `Material.h` to reflect changes in the material sampling functions.
Updated the `evaluate_bsdf_directional` and `evaluate_bsdf_const_sky` functions to use the new shading context structure.
Adjusted the `simple_lit_data_default` function in `SimpleLit.c` to work with the new texture handling approach.
Added texture entity handling in `Texture.c` for managing invalid texture entities.
Changed CMakeLists.txt to set the C standard to C11.
Added multiple binary image files for new visual assets.
Added several new image files to enhance rendering capabilities.
Changed stb_image.h to improve support for various image formats.
Changed ray tracing engine to enhance ray creation and intersection.
Changed triangle structure to use a vertex array for better attribute handling.
Changed scene initialization to accommodate new texture management.
Added:
- Updated `.gitignore` to ignore the `[Bb]uild/` directory.
- Additional tasks added to the roadmap in `README.md` for light unit standardization and GPU backend support.
Changed:
- Removed line in `settings.json` that disabled error squiggles for C/C++ code.
- Modified `Triangle.h` to include `material_id` in `triangle_t` and reorganized properties.
- Reordered parameters in `triangle_collection_init` for clarity.
- Updated `shading_context_t` in `Material.h` and added size parameter to `material_create`.
- Streamlined initialization in `scene_init` and updated `scene_free` for proper resource management.
- Updated `window_create` in `Window.h` to accept a `render_job_t` parameter.
- Introduced `renderer_start` in `Renderer.c` to handle rendering jobs and optimized pixel rendering logic.
Added new files for BVH, AABB, and Debug functionalities.
Added new utility functions in Common.h.
Added gamma correction function in PostProcessing.h.
Changed the return type of path_trace to vec4s for alpha blending.
Changed BSDF function signatures to include sample index and bounce.
Changed the BSDF.h to replace inline functions with declarations.
Changed the Light and SkyLight evaluation functions to include throughput and sample index.
Changed the sphere creation function in GeometryUtilities.h for better quality.
Changed the scene structure to include a BVH tree for improved ray intersection.
Changed the scene initialization parameters for better performance.
Created new Debug functions for ray intersection counting.
Created new functions for triangle collection management in Triangle.c.
Improved pixel updating logic in Window.c.
Improved ray intersection performance with new BVH implementation.
Removed unused includes from Common.h.
Removed old library linking methods in CMakeLists.txt.
Changed several function signatures across multiple files to remove the `const` qualifier from parameters of type `vec3s` for improved flexibility.
Changed `material_collection_create` to `material_collection_init` for better initialization handling.
Changed `scene_create` to `scene_init` to return a boolean indicating success or failure.
Changed `render_target_create` to `render_target_init` for consistent initialization practices.
Changed `window_create` to remove `const` from its parameters for consistency.
Changed `evaluate_bsdf_directional` and `evaluate_bsdf_const_sky` to remove `const` from their parameters.
Changed `sample_bsdf_simple_lit` and `sample_bsdf_pdf_simple_lit` to remove `const` from the `normal` parameter.
Changed `scene_render` to take a pointer to `render_target_t` instead of returning it directly.
Updated `main.c` to reflect new initialization functions for better memory management.
Added new function signatures in `assimp-vc143-mt.lib` for improved logging, parsing, and vector operations.
Added new metadata and configuration information in `assimp-vc143-mt.dll` for versioning and licensing compliance.
Added Sobol sequence generation in `Sobol.c` for quasi-random sampling.
Added window message handling in `Window.c` for rendering graphics.
Added ray-triangle intersection tests in `RayIntersection.c` for collision detection.
Added functions for loading mesh data in `Mesh.c` to support 3D model import.
Added functions for managing triangle collections in `Triangle.c` to enhance geometric data handling.
Added light evaluation functions in `LightEvaluation.c` and `SkyLight.c` for realistic rendering.
Added sampling and evaluation functions for simple lit materials in `SimpleLit.c`.
Changed various header files to include copyright and licensing information.
Changed existing functions in multiple files to improve performance and clarity.
Removed unused code in several files to streamline the library.
