Microsoft previews changes arriving with Shader Model 6.0

Stefan Mileschin · 26th March 2016, 13:59

At GDC 2016, Microsoft spilled the beans (Google translation) on the still-in-development Shader Model 6.0. For those not in the know, shaders are the bit of graphics engine technology responsible for effects like rugged terrain, neatly curved models, or fancy post-processing. The new version is a long-awaited update. Shader Model 5 was released back in 2009, and graphics programmers will argue that it's getting a bit long in the tooth.

SM6 (the Shader Model, not a Shure microphone) aims to be as much a technological advance as a practical one. Microsoft is looking to support future GPU features like procedural textures, separation of per-pixel ...

http://techreport.com/news/29900/mic...ader-model-6-0

26th March 2016, 13:59	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,812	Microsoft previews changes arriving with Shader Model 6.0 At GDC 2016, Microsoft spilled the beans (Google translation) on the still-in-development Shader Model 6.0. For those not in the know, shaders are the bit of graphics engine technology responsible for effects like rugged terrain, neatly curved models, or fancy post-processing. The new version is a long-awaited update. Shader Model 5 was released back in 2009, and graphics programmers will argue that it's getting a bit long in the tooth. SM6 (the Shader Model, not a Shure microphone) aims to be as much a technological advance as a practical one. Microsoft is looking to support future GPU features like procedural textures, separation of per-pixel ... http://techreport.com/news/29900/mic...ader-model-6-0

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