Path-Tracing

This project is a Monte Carlo path-tracer implemented in Rust, inspired by the book Raytracing in One Weekend. The primary goal was to enhance my understanding of both rendering techniques and Rust programming.

Overview

Key Features

• Rust Implementation: Developed entirely in Rust for performance and safety.
• Monte Carlo Path-Tracing: Realistic light simulation through randomized sampling.
• Custom Scenes: Flexible scene input allows users to tailor rendering setups.

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Usage

To run the path-tracer, use the following command-line options:

rust_raytracer.exe [OPTIONS] [SCENE]
Arguments:
[SCENE]  Scene file to use
Options:
-s, –samples [SAMPLES]          Number of samples per pixel [default: 128]
-p, –passes [PASSES]            Number of frames to cumulate [default: 64]
-b, –bounces [BOUNCES]          Max number of times a ray can bounce [default: 8]
–width [WIDTH]              Pixel width of frame [default: 640]
–height [HEIGHT]            Pixel height of frame [default: 480]
-g, –gamma [GAMMA]              Gamma level [default: 2.2]
-l, –light-clamp [LIGHT_CLAMP]  Max light brightness [default: inf]
-f, –filter                     Apply bilateral filter after render to reduce noise
-h, –help                       Print help
-V, –version                    Print version

Downloads Download the compiled binary from the latest release: Download Rust-Raytracer

Source Code The source code for this project is available on GitHub: Github Repository

Additional Resources Raytracing in One Weekend Rust Programming Language