SwiftUI & Metal: Elevating Apps with Shader Techniques

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Dr. Ron Erez

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1 - Introduction

1 - Introduction.mp4

01:46

1 - Metal Shading Language Specification.txt

1 - ShaderArgument.txt

2 - Shaders Basics and Color Effect Shaders

2 - Shaders 101 Project.mp4

02:14

3 - Color Effect.txt

3 - Distortion Effect.txt

3 - General Shaders.txt

3 - Layer Effect.txt

3 - Shader Signature and Useful Snippets.mp4

18:42

3 - useful-metal-links-and-function-signatures.zip

4 - Custom Parameters.mp4

03:00

5 - Direct link to the tree downloadable file.txt

5 - Gray Scale Shaders.mp4

11:47

5 - Luma Coefficients.txt

5 - Trees on pexelscom.txt

5 - tree.zip

6 - Gray Scale Shader View Part 1.mp4

11:34

7 - Gray Scale Shader View Part 2.mp4

09:39

8 - UV Pixel Coordinates.mp4

10:58

9 - UV Pixel Coordinates Continued.mp4

09:56

10 - UV Pixel Coordinates and the Image.mp4

14:50

11 - RESOLVING ISSUE Main actorisolated property warning in Swift 6.mp4

03:59

12 - Using the Timeline and Finding Ones Center.mp4

12:54

13 - Completing the Cool Center Shader.mp4

03:51

14 - Incorporating Touch.mp4

15:40

15 - Lets Swizzle View.mp4

10:55

16 - Lets Swizzle Shaders.mp4

10:06

17 - Smooth Step Function and Graphing Functions Part 1.mp4

15:54

18 - Smooth Step Function and Graphing Functions Part 2.mp4

11:21

19 - Pcurve GLSL Code.txt

19 - Pcurve of Inigo Quiles.mp4

12:14

20 - More Useful Code Snippets.mp4

09:33

21 - Setting up the Grainy Effect View.mp4

05:27

22 - Noise Shader and Grainy Effect.mp4

08:31

23 - EXERCISE Split RedBlue Shader.mp4

00:31

23 - exercise-split-rb-shader.zip

24 - SOLUTION Split RedBlue Shader.mp4

03:39

25 - SOLUTION to Challenge.mp4

02:38

3 - ShapeStyle Shaders

26 - Shaders conform to the ShapeStyle protocol.txt

26 - ShapeStyle and Shaders Introduction.mp4

02:03

27 - Stripes View.mp4

05:12

28 - Stripes Shader.mp4

11:58

4 - Distortion Shaders

29 - Tile Shader.mp4

12:24

30 - Angle Shader View.mp4

17:05

31 - Angle Shader.mp4

07:55

32 - Generic Angle Shader.mp4

03:49

5 - Inspirational Shader

33 - Inspirational Shader Introduction.mp4

00:22

34 - Setting up the View and the Shader Parameters.mp4

10:35

35 - Implementing the Inspirational Shader.mp4

13:40

6 - Lava Lamp

36 - Introduction to Lava Lamp.mp4

00:16

37 - Setting up the View and Shader.mp4

02:28

38 - Create some Blobs.mp4

13:10

39 - Animate the Blobs.mp4

05:12

40 - Adding Color to our Blobs.mp4

02:29

41 - Adding a Background Centered Gradient.mp4

03:32

42 - Enhancing Blob Colors.mp4

01:44

7 - Example of converting the OpenGL Shading Language to the Metal Shading Language

43 - Detailed GLSL Tutorial on this Shader.txt

43 - GLSL to MSL Introduction.mp4

00:35

43 - Shadertoy Example were going to translate to MSL Metal Shading Language.txt

44 - GLSL to MSL Variation with Mixing.mp4

02:59

45 - GLSL to MSL Example.mp4

09:14

8 - Fractal Brownian Motion

46 - Setting up the View.mp4

09:33

47 - Setting up the Shader Code.mp4

07:33

48 - Setting up the Shader Noise and FBM Function.mp4

09:50

Description

Explore the Art of Shaders and UI Design for Stunning App Development

What You'll Learn?

Master the fundamentals of Metal Shading Language, including key instance methods like colorEffect, distortEffect, and layerEffect.
Create visually stunning effects such as lava lamp simulations, dynamic wave animations, and lifelike fire simulations using Perlin noise.
Gain practical experience in integrating Metal Shading Language techniques seamlessly into SwiftUI-based app development projects.
Collaborate and share ideas with peers in our Discord group, fostering a supportive community of learners in the realm of app development and shader design.

Who is this for?

If you know the basics of SwiftUI, this course will elevate your skills with intermediate content on Metal Shading Language. No prior experience with Metal is needed, and we’ll guide you step-by-step to enhance your app development and explore advanced visual effects.

Anyone who wants to know how to use Metal in SwiftUI

What You Need to Know?

It assumed that you know the basics of SwiftUI

A desire to create something beautiful

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Description
Join our course on SwiftUI and Metal Shading Language, where simplicity meets creativity in app development. This course is designed for both beginners and experienced developers who want to harness the power of Metal to create stunning visual effects in their apps.

In this course, you will:

- Learn the basics of the Metal Shading Language (MSL) through straightforward, hands-on SwiftUI examples. We break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons.
- Create a mesmerizing lava lamp effect, teaching you how to make dynamic, fluid visuals that respond to user interaction.
- Design dynamic wave animations that can be used in a variety of applications, from backgrounds to interactive elements.
- Understand noise and Fractal Brownian Motion to create natural-looking textures and effects that can bring your app to life.
- Convert GLSL to the Metal Shading Language, allowing you to leverage existing knowledge and resources while learning Metal.
- Work with practical code snippets that you can easily integrate into your own projects.

Our approach is practical and project-based. Each module includes useful code snippets and real-world examples, ensuring that you can apply what you learn immediately. We also provide a comparison between Metal and GLSL, helping you understand the strengths and differences of each language.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to craft beautiful and interesting apps that stand out in the crowded app marketplace. Whether you're developing for fun or aiming to release a professional app, you'll find valuable techniques and insights here.

Additionally, you'll get access to our vibrant Discord group. This is a great place to connect with fellow students, share your ideas, get feedback, and collaborate on shaders and apps. Our community is supportive and always ready to help you overcome any challenges you face.

Dive into the world of SwiftUI and Metal today, and take your app development skills to new heights!

Happy Coding!
Who this course is for:
If you know the basics of SwiftUI, this course will elevate your skills with intermediate content on Metal Shading Language. No prior experience with Metal is needed, and weâ€™ll guide you step-by-step to enhance your app development and explore advanced visual effects.
Anyone who wants to know how to use Metal in SwiftUI

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Dr. Ron Erez

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Dr. Ron Erez has been programming for over 30 years and has always been amazed by the creativity and satisfaction of writing computer programs. Ron is also an experienced teacher having taught mathematics, computer science and English literature from middle school to university level courses.In Ron's free time he is out cooking, cleaning, skateboarding and just living life.I hope you enjoy taking my course as much as I enjoyed teaching it.Good luck on your journey to learn something new and exciting.

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