Ask HN: Getting started with WebGL?

4 points by dinosaurs 9y ago ↗ HN

I've recently noticed a lot of websites make use of WebGL in one way or another. Working as a professional, freelance web developer I would love to add WebGL to my skillset. However, most tutorials I find don't go in depth. At most, you get to render a cube on the screen. I would love to be able to get past that point and more complex things, but I don't have an extensive background in 3D programming, math, etc. How do I get started? One of my favourite websites I've recently come across is: minglabs.com. I would like to be able to build something in the same vein someday.

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3131s 9y ago ↗

Try a framework for WebGL. If you're interested in 3D animation, take a look at Three.js for example. Or, for 2D I really like Phaser.io, which is intended for making games, but could also be suitable for just adding some flair to a website.

MayorOfMonkeys 9y ago ↗

I'd recommend checking out PlayCanvas (https://playcanvas.com). It gives you a pretty powerful editor app to build WebGL content. It's got a scripting interface, but you can create some pretty cool graphical scenes without writing a single line of code.