Technical Art

Explore the shader compilation pipeline and cross-platform architecture. This deep dive covers stages from source to ISA, GPU instancing patterns like the SRP Batcher, HLSL/GLSL/MSL syntax mapping, and compute shader execution models.

How do you avoid silent data corruption when passing structs from C# to HLSL? Learn the exact alignment rules of std140/std430 and optimize your CPU-GPU data pipeline.

Explore the core architectural differences between IMR and TBDR render pipelines, alongside a complete guide to GPU memory buffers across modern APIs. Learn how to optimize rendering performance by choosing the correct buffer type for your data.

The hardware foundation of shader programming. A comprehensive breakdown of the GPU execution model (SIMT, warps, wavefronts) and memory hierarchy, comparing architectures across PC, Console, Mobile, and VR platforms.

An ongoing R&D breakdown of a purely procedural, physically-based sun surface plugin for UE 5.7. Explores custom HLSL, compute shaders, and stable matching in Niagara.

A technical case study describing a USD-based pipeline for interior design, focused on parallel workflows, scene structure, asset reuse, and cross-DCC collaboration.

C# variables lesson 1 part 3 focusing on <topic>. Part of a structured beginner series.

C# variables lesson 1 part 2 focusing on 2. Part of a structured beginner series.

C# variables lesson 1 part X focusing on 1. Part of a structured beginner series.

A practical Unity ShaderLab cheatsheet for technical artists, covering render states, tags, blending, depth testing, and CG/HLSL structure across Built-in, URP, and HDRP pipelines.

A unified technical art CG shaders guide explaining real-time rendering, shader stages, and engine pipelines for technical artists.

Introduction to technical art compute shaders in Unity, explaining GPU-based parallel processing, data buffers, and practical use cases outside the traditional rendering pipeline.

Technical art basics article explaining coordinate and transformation systems used in computer graphics.

Procedural environment creation in Houdini chapter 1 focusing on asset optimization, modular scene construction, and production-ready workflows.

A robust Houdini to After Effects bridge for technical artists. Batch export cameras and point clouds with proper rotation order matching.

Houdini tool for importing geometry files based on folder structure.

Houdini tool for generating clean and consistent material paths from string attributes in production pipelines.