Hello,

I`m searching for a good introduction in shader programming in German (preferred) or English. Is there something special I should worry about when it comes to implementing the written shaders to A8 Game Engine? I´m a shader newbie.

Thanks for your help!

Can somebody recommend this book? Shader mit GLSL: Eine Einführung in die OpenGL Shading Language

I have 2 or 3 Books of the ShaderX- Series. Not used, like new, never worked with them. If you want them - pm me.
edit... I have no idea, if the stuff works with A8 - anybody?

"Eine Einführung in die OpenGL Shading Language"
I don't know if that book is really helpful, you want to learn writing HLSL shaders in A8 and yes, there are some special things to consider concerning acknex.
I recommend that you do the shader workshop, watch Slin's German shader tutorial (that's how I've learned shader programming, thanks again, Slin!) and repeat.

I suggest that you start with postprocessing shaders, for example take the emboss shader from the online workshop and experiment with it. Then learn a few basic things such as how information is transmitted from the engine to the shader/ effect, from vertex to pixel shader, how to read textures and so on.

Okay, thanks a lot. I heard that ShaderX is a series for professionals. So maybe in the future , but for now I`m starting with the basics.

I can recommend "Shaders for Game Programmers and Artists". Very useful when you are beginning with everything, because it tells much about the basics you'll need. It is from 2004, so at the bleeding edge of SM 3.0, but it is still quality, because you can learn much.