LGM 2026 - Beginner-Friendly Shader Programming in p5.js v2

COMP4300 - Game Programming - Lecture 18 - Introduction to Shaders

What's a Shader?

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Which shader looks the best to you? 👀✨ Same game… different world. With shaders, Minecraft transforms from simple blocks into something that feels almost real 🎮 Every light ray, every shadow, every reflection creates a completely different atmosphere 🎯 Why shaders matter - They add depth and realism to every scene - Lighting changes depending on time and environment - Makes builds look more detailed and alive - Turns gameplay into cinematic content It’s not just about graphics… it’s about the