Forge : extending anvil for visual evaluation of rendering pipelines

Abstract

This paper introduces Forge, an extension of Anvil, aimed at enhancing evaluation processes in computer graphics pipelines. Forge addresses critical challenges in rendering systems, such as ensuring consistent configurations, minimising human error, and increasing reproducibility of experimental results. By decoupling evaluation logic from rendering engines, Forge facilitates seamless comparisons across different systems without manual configuration. The framework’s architecture supports decentralised evaluations, enabling operations across diverse environments and platforms. This flexibility allows for both local and remote evaluations, making Forge adaptable for a broad range of research applications, from small-scale experiments to comprehensive distributed rendering evaluations. Through case studies, this paper demonstrates Forge’s effectiveness in verifying rendering techniques, comparing performance, and aiding development of new algorithms, thereby providing a robust solution for accurate and reliable comparative studies in the field of computer graphics.