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Description
Horde3D is a compact open-source 3D rendering engine designed to deliver impressive visual effects characteristic of next-generation gaming while maintaining a lightweight and clean conceptual framework. Its user-friendly interface can be utilized through nearly any programming language, making it especially adept at rendering extensive crowds of animated figures with high-quality graphics. The engine's complete scene graph and animation systems are tailored specifically for this purpose, ensuring efficiency in performance. To minimize call overhead, Horde3D focuses on maintaining smaller node hierarchies and leverages cached data to enhance the speed of animations. Additionally, the geometry is fine-tuned for optimal cache effectiveness, allowing for multiple levels of detail in models. It also supports vertex skinning and implements deferred shading techniques, which help decrease the number of draw calls in scenes that feature numerous light sources. Overall, Horde3D stands out as a versatile tool for developers seeking to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in their projects.
Description
WebGL is an open, cross-platform web standard that serves as a low-level 3D graphics API derived from OpenGL ES, and it is accessed through ECMAScript using the HTML5 Canvas element. For those who are familiar with OpenGL ES 2.0, WebGL will feel familiar as it is a Shader-based API that utilizes GLSL and employs constructs that closely mirror the original OpenGL ES API. The implementation of WebGL adheres closely to the specifications of OpenGL ES, although it makes certain adjustments to accommodate the expectations of developers working in memory-managed languages like JavaScript. The initial version, WebGL 1.0, supports features from OpenGL ES 2.0, while the subsequent version, WebGL 2.0, aligns with the OpenGL ES 3.0 API. By enabling 3D graphics directly in the browser without the need for plugins, WebGL significantly enhances web development. Prominent web browsers, including Apple’s Safari, Google’s Chrome, Microsoft’s Edge, and Mozilla’s Firefox, actively participate in the WebGL Working Group. Developers can also find valuable discussions and resources about WebGL on platforms like Google Groups and StackOverflow, which can help them navigate the intricacies of 3D web applications. This collaborative environment encourages innovation and fosters a community of developers passionate about harnessing the power of 3D graphics on the web.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Avaturn
Cocos Creator
Exclusive Addons
Gideros
Google
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Platform
LiveKit
Microsoft 365
MolView
Integrations
Avaturn
Cocos Creator
Exclusive Addons
Gideros
Google
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Platform
LiveKit
Microsoft 365
MolView
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
The Horde3D Team
Country
Germany
Website
www.horde3d.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
KHRONOS
Country
United States
Website
www.khronos.org/webgl/