Project_EX is a custom real-time renderer built with C++ and OpenGL, featuring a lightweight workflow and a modular engine architecture.
The project focuses on modern rendering techniques and a Physically Based Rendering (PBR) pipeline designed primarily for experimentation and learning.
Project_EX implements a modern graphics pipeline with support for forward rendering.
It emphasizes clean architecture, explicit resource management, and a custom asset pipeline suitable for engine-level development and renderer experimentation.
- Physically Based Rendering (PBR)
- Image-Based Lighting (IBL) with GGX BRDF
- HDR Rendering & Tone Mapping
- Forward Rendering Pipeline
- Custom Asset Loading Pipeline
- Language: C++
- Graphics API: OpenGL (Core Profile)
- Math: GLM
- Assets: glTF / OBJ (via custom pipeline)
- Build System: CMake
- Platform: Windows (currently)
📺 YouTube Showcase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VYoi8kVgz4
This video demonstrates real-time PBR rendering, image-based lighting response and the overall renderer workflow.
To clone the project with all dependencies included, use:
git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/ShanuPatel/Project_EX.gitIf you already cloned without submodules:
git submodule update --init --recursiveThis project is actively developed and primarily intended for learning advanced rendering techniques, experimenting with engine architecture, and demonstrating real-time graphics concepts.
It is not intended to be a production-ready engine.
This project is heavily inspired by educational resources and industry best practices, especially:
-
Yan Chernikov (The Cherno)
For engine architecture patterns, rendering abstractions, and practical C++ workflows. -
LearnOpenGL.com
For foundational OpenGL concepts, PBR theory, and image-based lighting workflows.
Project_EX builds upon these ideas and extends them with a custom renderer structure and experimentation-focused workflow.
Third-party libraries are managed through a dedicated ExternalLibrary module using Git submodules, keeping engine code clean and isolated.
⚠️ Important: This project uses Git submodules.
This project is open-source and provided for educational purposes. Third-party libraries are subject to their respective licenses. This project is licensed under the MIT License.