Note: Currently version still have lots of fireflies after applying normal map. And those fireflies are mostly coming from the nee sky. Need to double check the sky cdf and ray intersection.
Changed the `hit_result_t` structure to rename a parameter in `RayIntersection.h`.
Removed the `normal` field from the `path_output` structure in `Common.h`.
Added new fields `screen_size`, `camera_position`, and `camera_direction` in `Material.h`.
Changed the `mipmap_t` structure in `Texture.h` to include a `max_mip` field and modify the `data` field.
Changed the `texture_load` function in `Texture.c` to include a `mipmap` parameter and improve texture data handling.
Changed the `path_trace` function in `PathTracing.c` to update the `shading_context_t` structure and ray creation.
Changed the `evaluate_bsdf_directional` function in `LightEvaluation.c` to modify angular radius calculation.
Changed the `sky_create_hdr_sky` and `evaluate_bsdf_hdr_sky` functions in `SkyLight.c` to enhance texture sampling.
Changed the `get_surface_data` function in `SimpleLit.c` to incorporate camera distance and view direction in calculations.
Changed the `texture_get_pixel` function in `Texture.c` to improve pixel data retrieval.
Changed the `warp_uv` function to use a `vec2s` structure for UV coordinates.
Changed the `texture_sample` function to include additional parameters for improved sampling accuracy.
Changed the `scene_setup` function in `main.c` to adjust sun light intensity and HDRI texture loading.
Added:
- AOV support for normals, albedo, and depth marked as completed.
- New function `normal_unpack` in `BSDF.h`.
- New field `esp` in `ray_t` structure in `RayIntersection.h`.
Changed:
- Updated `normal_ts_to_ws` to accept an additional parameter.
- Refactored `weight_nee_light` for clarity.
- Modified `RAY_EPSILON` for improved precision.
- Updated `path_output` structure to include a `normal` field.
- Normalized unpacked normal vector in `normal_unpack` function.
- Updated `path_trace` to use closest hit ray intersection.
- Updated `render_aov` to utilize closest hit logic.
- Modified `ray_create` to initialize `esp` based on ray origin.
- Improved accuracy in `offset_ray_origin` calculations.
- Updated ray intersection logic in `ray_intersect_triangle` and `ray_intersect_aabb` to include epsilon checks.
- Updated `evaluate_bsdf_directional` and `evaluate_bsdf_const_sky` for shadow rays.
- Adjusted `sample_bsdf_simple_lit` for incoming light direction calculations.
- Enhanced `render_pixel` to manage AOV flags effectively.
- Changed camera rotation and light intensity in `scene_setup`.
- Simplified texture loading by removing unnecessary sRGB conversion.
Modified:
- Several binary image files have been updated.
Added support for HDR sky lighting, including sampling environment maps with a hierarchical CDF.
Added new utility functions for handling HDR sky data, including memory management and sampling functions.
Added functions to improve texture handling, including pixel data retrieval and texture coordinate management.
Changed the path tracing algorithm to enhance light evaluation from HDR skies and adjust light contribution calculations.
Changed BSDF sampling functions to utilize constants from Common.h for better readability.
Changed the main application logic to load HDR textures and configure the scene with improved lighting settings.
Refactored ray intersection logic to enhance accuracy and performance in triangle intersections.
Adjusted the sample count in the rendering configuration to optimize performance.
Updated the README.md to document new features and example renders.
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.
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.
