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Smoothstep: The most useful function

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An explanation of how the smoothstep function works, how to derive it, and how to use it in shader programming.

The smoothstep function is used all the time in shader creation so I made a video about exactly how this function works, and how to derive it yourself. Twitter: @The_ArtOfCode Facebook: facebook.com/groups/theartofcode/ Patreon: patreon.com/TheArtOfCode ShaderToy: shadertoy.com/user/BigWIngs PayPal Donation: paypal.me/theartofcode For a more indepth derivation of this function, check out 'Interpolation for Dummies': youtu.be/NO5JGFJJ_Kk To see what you can do by drawing ONE line after you have folded space, check out this video on the Koch fractals: youtu.be/il_Qg9AqQkE

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What people say. Recommended as an exceptionally clear explanation of the smoothstep function for shader developers.

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