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Dissecting a Wavy Shader: Sine, Refraction, and Serendipity | Insights by Willow Ventures

Dissecting a Wavy Shader: Sine, Refraction, and Serendipity | Insights by Willow Ventures

Discovering the Art of Wavy Shader Animation In the world of creative coding, sometimes the most captivating ideas emerge from playful experimentation. Join us as we explore a mesmerizing liquid motion effect created during our “12 Pens in 12 Months” challenge, where rules are tossed aside for pure creativity. The Concept Behind the Effect Our […]

Fragments: A Platform for Learning Creative Coding with Shaders | Insights by Willow Ventures

Fragments: A Platform for Learning Creative Coding with Shaders | Insights by Willow Ventures

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Fragments: A Platform for Learning Shaders Are you a creative coder looking to explore the world of shaders? Discover Fragments, a revolutionary platform designed to help you learn and experiment with creative coding techniques. The Inspiration Behind Fragments Ben McCormick, a design engineer and shader artist from Perth, Australia, founded […]

How to Animate WebGL Shaders with GSAP: Ripples, Reveals, and Dynamic Blur Effects | Insights by Willow Ventures

How to Animate WebGL Shaders with GSAP: Ripples, Reveals, and Dynamic Blur Effects | Insights by Willow Ventures

How to Animate WebGL Shaders with GSAP for Dynamic Effects Discover how to enhance your WebGL projects with motion and interactivity by leveraging GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) alongside custom shaders. In this post, we’ll guide you through creating immersive effects such as ripples, reveals, and blurs that respond to user actions. Setting Up Your HTML […]