Intel® OpenCL SDK - Frequently Asked Questions
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Updated: April 23rd 2012
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1. What is the Intel® SDK for OpenCL* Applications?
2. Is OpenCL* supported on ... Type: Tutorials |
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04/23/2012
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Adaptive Transparency
We introduce a new technique for real-time order independent transparency called Adaptive Transparency (AT) that closely approximates the ground-truth results obtained from A-buffer compositing but is 5x to 40x faster. Type: Tutorials |
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03/21/2012
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Fluid Simulation for Video Games (part 1)
Simulation of fluids in games has been limited due to the computational challenges. This series of articles explains fluid dynamics and its simulation techniques. Type: Tutorials |
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03/15/2012
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Introduction to x64 Assembly
For years, PC programmers used x86 assembly to write performance-critical code. However, 32-bit PCs are being replaced with 64-bit ones, and the underlying assembly code has changed. This white paper is an introduction to x64 assembly. Type: Tutorials |
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09/29/2011
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Using Intel® Cilk™ Plus to Achieve Data and Thread Parallelism: A Case Study for Visual Computing
Multicore systems with advanced vector instructions are moving into many domains: from servers, workstations, and desktops, to laptops and mobile devices. There is potential for improving the performance of user applications by exploiting both data and th Type: Tutorials |
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09/16/2011
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Creating Faux 3D Parallaxing Effects in Adobe* Flash*
By Patrick Fram
This article covers several methods for creating and manipulating backgrounds that portray a sense of depth in Adobe* Flash*. Backgrounds are an essential part of many Flash* games and ... Type: Tutorials |
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08/19/2011
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3D Lighting in Softimage
This article on lighting & rendering covers describes how to achieve various lighting effects in Softimage. Includes adjusting ambience, animating lights, adding atmospheric effects, use of caustics, and refraction through a medium such as glass. Type: Tutorials |
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08/01/2011
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Introduction to Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX) is a set of instructions for doing SIMD operations on Intel® architecture CPUs. These instructions extend previous SIMD offerings (MMX™ and Intel® SSE). This paper provides an AVX instruction set overview. Type: Tutorials |
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06/30/2011
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Dynamics and Particle Effects, Part 1
From their very inception, 3D programs have been used to imitate natural phenomena, creating realistic, stylized, or artistic effects. In this article, I touch upon this trend & provide hands-on demonstrations of the technical and artistic methods used. Type: Tutorials |
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05/09/2011
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Fluid Simulation for Video Games (part 9)
This is a series on fluid simulation for games. This article describes how to approximate buoyant & gravitational forces on a body immersed in a varying density fluid. Bodies immersed within the fluid float or sink depending on mass of fluid displaced. Type: Tutorials |
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03/22/2011
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Get a Shave and a Haircut*: CG Hair and Fur
Realistic hair and fur is one of the biggest challenges facing computer graphics artists and programmers. In this article I will delve into a wonderful tool called Shave and a Haircut* which currently is widely used to create realistic hair and fur. Type: Tutorials |
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01/26/2011
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Fireflies - Scalable Ambient Effects
Fireflies is a tech sample demonstrating a scalable ambient effect. In this sample, the ambient effect is a swarm of fireflies that scatter and reform into a walking character. Using Intel TBB, the firefly flight trajectory calculations performed per fram Type: Tutorials |
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01/07/2011
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Sandy Bridge Samples Suite
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Sandy Bridge Code Samples and ArticlesFind content to speed up your game development on 2nd Gen Intel® Core Processor family (codenamed Sandy Bridge).
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01/05/2011
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Using UMC De-multiplexer with the Intel® Media Software Development Kit
The Intel® Media Software Development Kit (SDK) can be used to encode, transcode, decode video content. This paper leverages the Intel® Media SDK and the Intel® IPP samples to describe how to use a de-multiplexer to handle decoding MP4/AVC streams. Type: Tutorials |
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11/17/2010
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Extending STL for Games
There is widespread usage of the Standard Template Library (STL) in the C++ development community. This article takes a look under the hood of several core STL components by customizing and extending them to solve game-specific problems. Type: Tutorials |
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09/07/2010
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Nulstein - DX11 Deferred Context and DIY Game Task Scheduling
Nulstein1.0 presents a Do-it-yourself Game Tasks Scheduling system. Nulstein2.0 builds upon the original Nulstein to show a technique for DX11 Deferred Context Type: Tutorials |
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08/17/2010
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Image Sequences or Vector Art in the Development of Flash* Games and Virtual Worlds?
This article covers the numerous reasons why artists & developers would use an image or image sequence as opposed to vector art as it relates to Flash games and virtual world development. Type: Tutorials |
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08/03/2010
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Animation for Flash Games (part 2): Sprite Manipulation for the Scripter
This article shows Flash game developers how to manipulate animated sprites for use in Flash* games. Flash was recently updated to make it more efficient for mobile devices and netbooks. This article uses a sprite to create a simple platform game engine. Type: Tutorials |
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07/27/2010
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Integrating 3D Image Sequences into Flash
Adobe Flash* is used in numerous applications, from online streaming of video and audio to creating sophisticated Web site and gaming experiences for netbooks and PCs. This article shows how to integrate 3D image sequences into your animated projects. Type: Tutorials |
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06/22/2010
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Advanced Rendering Techniques
As with lighting, rendering is often one of the least-understood aspects of 3D imaging, but it’s critical to achieving high-quality animations. This article goes into the details of the varying procedures associated with rendering in Autodesk* Softimage. Type: Tutorials |
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05/25/2010
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3D Character Animation (part 2)
One of the greatest things about animation is bringing life, expression, and emotion to an otherwise lifeless character. Part 2 in this series covers animation timing, staging, fluidity, and adding subtle movements to the animation. Type: Tutorials |
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05/18/2010
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The Basics of the Art of Lighting (part 3): Lighting and Shaders
Third part of a animation series on lighting basics is devoted to the interrelationship between shaders/materials and lighting. It shows a quick and easy lighting setup that yields good results. Type: Tutorials |
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05/12/2010
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Practical Game Performance Analysis Using Intel® Graphics Performance Analyzers
Intel GPA is a suite of graphics performance optimization tools that enables developers to visualize, isolate and resolve graphics performance issues. Improve the performance of your games with the performance analysis methods presented in this article. Type: Tutorials |
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05/04/2010
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Animation for Flash Games (part 1): Sprite Creation for the Animator
Adobe* Flash* is a powerful animation tool. Using Flash to animate games takes a special touch as the animations need to be functional in a game engine. Part 1 of this series shows how to create animated sprites in Flash. Type: Tutorials |
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05/04/2010
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3D Character Animation (part 1)
One of the greatest things about animation is bringing life, expression, and emotion to an otherwise lifeless character. This article covers several straightforward ways to convey emotions in your animation. Type: Tutorials |
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04/14/2010
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