DLSU GAME Lab

We’re putting the Balay Anito scene through its paces, this time using our custom AnitoCrossHatch shader. 🖋️✨

Our revamped editor gives you full mastery over the "hand-drawn" look. As you can see in the settings, we've implemented deep customization for:

- Cross-Hatch Core Strength & Smoothness
- Outer/Inner Hatch Density & Angles
- Global Shader Settings for scene-wide consistency

It’s all about giving developers and artists more ways to visualize their worlds.

Ever wondered how we can bridge the gap between traditional hand-drawn art and 3D game environments? 🎮✨

In our latest research, we’re diving deep into the world of Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR)! We’ve developed a dedicated, lightweight 3D scene editor specifically for Cross-Hatching—a technique that uses layered, intersecting lines to create beautiful tonal values and textures. 🖌️📏

Why Cross-Hatching? 🎨
For Project Anito, visual identity is everything. To capture the soul of Filipino folklore and heritage, we are moving away from standard "realistic" graphics toward a distinct, illustrative aesthetic. This cross-hatching tool allows our artists to assemble environments that feel like a living sketch, perfectly matching the mystical vibe of the Anito universe! 👺🍃

Check out the tech in action:

Accessible Stylization: No more complex shader coding for every object! 💻

Real-time Control: Artists can adjust line density and layering on the fly.

Artistic Precision: Bringing the "hand-drawn" feel into a 3D pipeline.

This research is part of Project No. 1212909, titled "Project Anito: Support for the PH Gaming Industry Towards Embracing In-House Game Engine Development." 🇵🇭

This initiative is proudly funded and supported by the DOST-PCIEERD Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program. Together, we’re building the tools to empower the next generation of Filipino game developers! 🚀