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Questions and Answers
Who laid the foundations of solid geometry that are still used today?
Who laid the foundations of solid geometry that are still used today?
- Ptolemy
- Descartes
- Gauss
- Euclid (correct)
What coordinates are typically used to define a point in 3D space?
What coordinates are typically used to define a point in 3D space?
- X, Y, Z (correct)
- X, Y, W
- X, Y, P
- Y, Z, A
What does the third coordinate, Z, represent in world coordinates?
What does the third coordinate, Z, represent in world coordinates?
- Volume
- Width
- Height
- Depth (correct)
Why was it important for sailors and cartographers to develop a numerical coordinate system?
Why was it important for sailors and cartographers to develop a numerical coordinate system?
Which mathematician is credited with the development of coordinate geometry?
Which mathematician is credited with the development of coordinate geometry?
What disagreement exists regarding the definition of the vertical axis in 3D space across different software?
What disagreement exists regarding the definition of the vertical axis in 3D space across different software?
What does the term 'Euclidean Space' refer to in the context of coordinates?
What does the term 'Euclidean Space' refer to in the context of coordinates?
Which of the following describes Cartesian Coordinates?
Which of the following describes Cartesian Coordinates?
What is the primary purpose of a normal vector in 3D geometry?
What is the primary purpose of a normal vector in 3D geometry?
How does Lambertian reflectance describe light behavior?
How does Lambertian reflectance describe light behavior?
What is the main strategy behind Gouraud shading?
What is the main strategy behind Gouraud shading?
What problem is commonly associated with Gouraud shading?
What problem is commonly associated with Gouraud shading?
How does Phong shading differ from Gouraud shading?
How does Phong shading differ from Gouraud shading?
What happens when the angle between the light direction and the normal is small?
What happens when the angle between the light direction and the normal is small?
Why might increasing the polycount not always be the best solution for smoother geometry?
Why might increasing the polycount not always be the best solution for smoother geometry?
What technique evolved to refine the lighting calculations in 3D rendering?
What technique evolved to refine the lighting calculations in 3D rendering?
What is the primary reason triangles are used in 3D rendering?
What is the primary reason triangles are used in 3D rendering?
What are the three components necessary to render a triangle on screen?
What are the three components necessary to render a triangle on screen?
Why is it important that a triangle is a planar shape in 3D rendering?
Why is it important that a triangle is a planar shape in 3D rendering?
What mathematical concept is used to find the normal vector of a triangle?
What mathematical concept is used to find the normal vector of a triangle?
What do perspective and orthographic projections have in common?
What do perspective and orthographic projections have in common?
What does the near clip plane accomplish in 3D rendering?
What does the near clip plane accomplish in 3D rendering?
Which historical figure conducted early experiments on 3D to 2D projection?
Which historical figure conducted early experiments on 3D to 2D projection?
What is a common workflow practice in 3D modeling concerning the types of meshes used?
What is a common workflow practice in 3D modeling concerning the types of meshes used?
Flashcards
Polygon Mesh
Polygon Mesh
A 3D object created by connecting points (vertices) with lines (edges), forming triangular faces.
Triangle
Triangle
A 3D shape composed of three points (vertices) connected by lines (edges), forming a single flat surface.
3D Rendering
3D Rendering
The process of converting 3D data into a 2D image that can be displayed on a screen.
Perspective Projection
Perspective Projection
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Orthographic Projection
Orthographic Projection
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Normal Vector
Normal Vector
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Transformation
Transformation
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Clipping Planes
Clipping Planes
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Cartesian Coordinates
Cartesian Coordinates
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Longitude and Latitude
Longitude and Latitude
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Analytic Geometry
Analytic Geometry
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3D Meshes
3D Meshes
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3D Up Direction
3D Up Direction
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3D Visualization
3D Visualization
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Solid Geometry
Solid Geometry
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Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics
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Lambertian Reflectance
Lambertian Reflectance
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Normal Interpolation
Normal Interpolation
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Gouraud Shading
Gouraud Shading
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Phong Shading
Phong Shading
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Edge Effect
Edge Effect
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Polycount
Polycount
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Vertex Normal
Vertex Normal
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Study Notes
3D Pipeline History
- Euclid (300 BCE) laid the foundation for solid geometry, which is still used today.
- Mathematicians built upon this foundation, meaning the mathematical framework for 3D computer graphics was already in place when computer graphics emerged.
- The key challenge became visualizing this 3D information on a computer screen.
Coordinates
- Descartes introduced coordinate geometry, a system to define points in 3D space using coordinates.
- Three coordinates (x, y, and z) are needed to specify a unique point in 3D space.
- Coordinate systems were developed to map locations on the Earth(latitude and longitude) and generalized to any plane.
Visualization
- 3D information needs to be stored before being visualized.
- The foundations for rendering 3D objects using triangles are explained.
- Computer renders a 2D projection of 3D data.
Triangle-Based Rendering
- Triangles are fundamental elements in 3D graphics.
- Triangles define shapes in 3D space, which are stored and rendered on a screen as 2D shapes.
- The calculation of triangles to be displayed on a screen uses math.
Projection Techniques
- Perspective projection mimics how the human eye sees objects in real life: objects further away appear smaller.
- Orthographic projection shows objects from a fixed viewpoint.
Shading Techniques
- Lambertian reflectance models light reflecting off a surface, independent of the viewer.
- Gouraud shading blends the normal vectors of the vertices of a triangle to shade the entire polygon.
- Phong shading interpolates the normal vectors of a polygon on a per-pixel basis, yielding smoother shading transitions.
Normal Direction
- Normal vectors are perpendicular to surfaces and used in shading calculations, allowing for a realistic look, including smooth shading.
- The orientation/direction of the normal is critical to rendering calculations, as incorrect direction can lead to rendering errors.
- The use of normal vectors is important for smooth and correct rendering.
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