new open source realtime 3D library

[syzygy]

just came across this:

http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/

It's a new free open source c++ 3d library that makes use of both OpenGL and Direct3D for acceleration.

Looks really interesting - loads of neat features already built in and very active development from the look of it.

Dan.

[syzygy]

This one looks interetsing too:

http://www.ogre3d.org

Dan.

[levon]

www.blender3d.com

blender has one as well. its not as developed at ogre or crystalspace. but its also a full blown raytracer and modeller as well.

[neoteo]

free C++ 3d libraris for opengl ... sounds like a dream came true

let the 3d games begin

[syzygy]

the thing that appeals to me about irrlicht and ogre is that they support both openGL and direct3D renderers - in theory they make it easy to take advantage of either standard.

I'm not really interested in making games - other applications of this sort of easy to use library excite me a lot more.

Dan.

[klumsy]

i thnk ogre has a better design philosophy, especially in context of using it in a non game app like a VJ app.. i have been pursueing the options of these engines myself.

[syzygy]

yeah, after a bit of API-spec reading, ogre looks much more solid and well developed.

It supports render to texture as well, so building a chain-based app would be nice and easy.

Too many fun things to play with nowerdays... ;)

Dan.

[klumsy]

i know, so many things, i try and wait sometimes so i don't waste so much time.. but yeah a nice 3d engine with exporters from MAx, solid design etc seems like a good basis to build a VJ app on,
though currently i'm very interested in Salvation.

[jabah_pureza]

Hello, people.
You wroted about Ogre 2 years before (2004).
And now? what about use Ogre for VJ softwares dev?
Do you think it would be a good idea?
Is it easy to port to Linux and Mac?
Thanks.
j.jR.