CSCI 441 - Computer Graphics

Fall 2017
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Zodiark

Assignment 1


This is my banner! Each character is made with triangles and quads. Figuring out coordinates was actually not that bad this time. Then, the crest is a little logo I came up with that has some nice shading effects. Some things I got confused about included:
  • Scaling
  • Applying and inverting the transformations applied
  • Differences in coordinate systems between triangles / strips / fans and quads / strips
Some things I am getting noticeably better at include:
  • Familiarity and comfort with the language
  • Figuring out coordinates and understanding what goes where
  • Design and understanding what I am currently capable of doing


Lab 00 Part B




First shot at making some graphics! This is the theme of my ride - you are on a cart that takes you through time and explores the pyramids! It also follows some nice tracks. This image was made using the following procedure:
  • Making 5 layers of the pyramid (top, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th)
  • Applying appropriate colors to appear like shading
  • Making a cart with wheels
  • Making a track (which really is a thick line
  • Applying rotation / translation / and scaling to the cart and track
Some difficulties with this one included:
  • Getting familiar with using OpenGL
  • Figuring out coordinates (definitely better to draw first
  • Understanding principles of transformations


Lab 00 Part A




This is my first lab assignment and graphic! Very cool way to start the new academic year! Looking forward to making some more cool pyramids! Some things involved with this image include:
  • Making basic triangles
  • Applying colors
  • Applying translation to one of the pyramids