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What is Filament?

Filament is a real-time physically based rendering engine designed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and WebGL, focusing on efficiency and minimalism.

How to use Filament?

To use Filament, you can either download the stable builds from the releases page or include it in your project as a dependency. For Android, you can declare it as a Maven dependency, while for iOS, you can use CocoaPods.

Key features of Filament?

• Native C++ API for multiple platforms
• Support for OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal, and WebGL
• Advanced rendering techniques including HDR, dynamic resolution, and physically-based materials
• Extensive post-processing effects like bloom and depth of field
• glTF 2.0 support for 3D models

Use cases of Filament?

1. Developing high-quality 3D applications and games.
2. Creating visually stunning graphics for mobile and desktop platforms.
3. Implementing real-time rendering in web applications.

FAQ from Filament?

• Is Filament free to use?

Yes! Filament is open-source and free to use.

• What platforms does Filament support?

Filament supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and WebGL.

• How can I contribute to Filament?

You can contribute by following the guidelines in the CONTRIBUTING.md file in the repository.