Graphics Programming I - Software Rasterization III
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What is the purpose of mapping the z coordinate to the range [0, 1]?

  • To follow OpenGL standards for rendering.
  • To maximize the visible range of the z-coordinate.
  • To create a smoother perspective divide.
  • To ensure compatibility with DirectX standards. (correct)

Which variable represents the field of view in the perspective projection?

  • Z
  • AspectRatio
  • FOV (correct)
  • Vz

What is the potential result of performing a perspective divide?

  • It eliminates the aspect ratio requirement.
  • It alters the z-coordinate to match pixel dimensions.
  • It normalizes the coordinates for better rendering. (correct)
  • It increases the size of the rendered objects.

Which range is conventionally specified for the z-coordinate?

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What do the variables A and B represent in the context described?

<p>Unknown coefficients in the projection formula. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key should be used to toggle between FinalColor and DepthBuffer?

<p>F4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function is used to parse an OBJ file to read vertex attributes such as position, UV, and normal?

<p>Utils::ParseOBJ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct remapping range to render depth values before displaying the depth buffer?

<p>Remap(depthValue, 0.985f, 1.000f) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix in an OBJ file indicates the presence of UV coordinates?

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What should be modified in DataTypes::Vertex to ensure the necessary attributes are processed?

<p>Uncomment the required vertex attributes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which coordinate system is mentioned as being used in the provided information?

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What is the result of multiplying every vertex by the WorldViewProjectionMatrix?

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What is the purpose of performing a perspective divide in the projection process?

<p>To project vertices onto a 2D plane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the rasterization process, which component of the vector is crucial for depth value?

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What must happen after multiplying every vertex with the projection matrix?

<p>The vertices must undergo perspective divide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical operation is performed to achieve the perspective divide?

<p>Dividing each component by vw (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of transformations to create the WorldViewProjectionMatrix?

<p>WorldMatrix, ViewMatrix, ProjectionMatrix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caution is suggested regarding rasterization and the w component?

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What does Frustum Culling help to achieve in graphics programming?

<p>Cull vertices to prevent rendering outside the viewable area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the z-range in frustum culling is correct?

<p>Normalization of the z value within a defined range is necessary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated when a triangle's vertex coordinates are outside the range of [−1, 1]?

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What role does the 'Aspect Ratio' play in the projection matrix?

<p>It scales the x-coordinate in relation to the field of view. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When objects are rendered mirrored in graphics programming, what typically causes this?

<p>Triangles located behind the view plane. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check the coordinates of vertices before rendering?

<p>To ensure that they lie within the view frustum. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following values represents the valid z range for the near and far planes?

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In the context of the projection matrix, what does the term 'Field of View (FOV)' refer to?

<p>The angle that defines what is visible from the camera. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to divide by z in View Space instead of z in Projection Space?

<p>Dividing by z in Projection Space gives skewed values. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the z coordinate when it is mapped to the [𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑓𝑎𝑟] range?

<p>It transforms into a non-linear value. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required when interpolating vertex attributes following the projection matrix application?

<p>Linear values from the original w component. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the result of perspective divide with the new z value?

<p>The new z value remains non-linear. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation $𝑣𝑧 = \frac{𝑧 - 𝑨}{𝑓𝑎𝑟 - 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟}$ calculate?

<p>The normalized z coordinate for View Space. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the w component have after applying the projection matrix?

<p>It allows for proper interpolation of vertex attributes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of projection, why can one not interpolate using the new z value?

<p>The new z value does not maintain its linearity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of changing the perspective divide to use the original z in View Space?

<p>It helps preserve the original distances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in how vertex positions are stored after the projection stage?

<p>They are stored in a Vector4. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What value is stored in the Depth Buffer after the perspective divide?

<p>The z value from View Space. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it problematic to store the w value in the Depth Buffer?

<p>It creates a w-buffer instead of a z-buffer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the Depth Test process?

<p>Determine if the interpolated depth value is in the range [0,1]. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the interpolated depth value be compared against in the Depth Test?

<p>The closest depth value stored in the depth buffer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it acceptable for depth values in the Depth Buffer to be non-linear?

<p>As long as both values are non-linear with the same function. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial outcome of frustum clipping during rasterization?

<p>It allows for checking if a vertex is inside the frustum. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hardware accelerated rasterizers, what type of buffer is commonly used for depth?

<p>Z-buffer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Projected Vertex

A 3D coordinate that's projected onto a 2D screen, using the perspective divide.

Projected Vertex'

A 3D coordinate that's been transformed, scaled, and projected onto a 2D screen.

Aspect Ratio

The ratio between the width and height of the screen, used to maintain aspect ratio during projections.

Field of View (FOV)

The angle of view of the camera, as seen from the camera's position.

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Frustum Culling

The process of discarding any points that fall outside the camera's view, optimizing performance and avoiding unnecessary calculations.

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View Plane

A virtual plane in 3D space that defines the front edge of the camera's visible area.

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Near Plane

The distance from the camera to the closest point that can be rendered, used for culling objects too near the camera.

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Far Plane

The distance from the camera to the furthest point that can be rendered, used for culling objects too far from the camera.

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Perspective Divide

The process of converting a 3D scene's coordinates from the 3D space to the standardized 2D space of the screen.

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Depth Range

The range of visible depth in a 3D scene, measured in units. It's calculated as the distance between the 'near' and 'far' planes.

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Perspective Projection

A process where 3D coordinates are adjusted based on the viewing perspective (camera) using a specific mathematical formula.

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WorldViewProjectionMatrix

The combined transformation matrix that maps world space vertices to normalized device coordinates (NDC) in a graphics pipeline.

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Vertex 'w' Component

The w component of a vertex in view space holds the depth value and is used in perspective divide to correct the depth information for perspective projection.

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Normalized Device Coordinates (NDC)

The normalized device coordinates (NDC) are a standardized coordinate system where each vertex is positioned in the range of -1 to 1 in both x, y, and z directions.

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Rasterization

The process of rendering 3D objects into 2D images using a raster grid. It converts geometric data into a form that can be displayed on a screen.

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View Matrix

The transformation that aligns the camera with the origin, creating a view space. It places the camera at (0, 0, 0) and aims it in a specific direction.

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World Matrix

This matrix brings the objects into the desired position in world space. It dictates the position and orientation of objects within the world.

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Projection Matrix

This matrix transforms 3D coordinates from 3D Euclidean space into 2D coordinates on a projection plane. It creates the effect of perspective.

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Projection Transformation

The process of transforming 3D coordinates from View Space to Projection Space, which flattens the 3D scene onto a 2D plane.

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Non-linear Z in Projection Space

The z-component of a vertex in Projection Space is no longer linear because it has been mapped to a range, often between 0 and 1, using a non-linear function.

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Why Not Divide by z in Projection Space?

Dividing by z in Projection Space to perform perspective division would produce inaccurate results due to the non-linear nature of z.

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Perspective Divide Using 'w'

The w component of a vertex after the Projection Matrix, which retains the original z-value from View Space for perspective division.

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Linear 'w' for Attribute Interpolation

The w component of a vertex after Perspective Divide, which still holds the original z-value from View Space, now linear and essential for interpolation of vertex attributes.

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Non-linear Z After Projection

The z-component of a vertex in Projection Space, after Perspective Divide, is still not linear. It does not accurately represent real-world distances, requiring the use of 'w' for interpolation.

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Perspective Divide Using 'Original' z

The original z-value, now stored in the 'w' component, is used in Perspective Divide to obtain the correct depth information for rendering.

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Perspective Divide Formula

The z component after the perspective divide is set to the reciprocal of the 'w' component, using the 'original' z value stored in 'w'. This results in a linear value essential for correct perspective.

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Vertex Position after Projection

After the projection stage and perspective divide, the position of vertices is no longer stored as a Vector3, but as a Vector4. The fourth component is the w-coordinate.

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The Role of the w-Coordinate

The w-coordinate in the projected vertex represents the inverse of the depth value in view space. It's used in depth calculations and frustum clipping.

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Using w in Depth Interpolation

We use interpolated w-values to determine depth in rasterization, but we don't use it for other attributes like colors. The interpolation is non-linear.

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Hardware Rasterizer Depth Buffer

In hardware rasterizers, the depth buffer stores depth values as z-values (from view space) instead of w-values. This avoids storing non-linear data.

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Frustum Clipping with w

Frustum clipping exploits the w-coordinate, allowing us to check if a vertex is inside the camera's view volume. This can be used for early rejection of objects.

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Depth Test using w

The Depth Test compares the interpolated depth value from w to the depth value stored in the depth buffer. It determines which pixel is closer to the camera.

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Depth Buffer Value Calculation

The depth buffer value used in the comparison is actually calculated from the projected vertex's z-coordinate (in view space), not directly from w. This ensures consistency with hardware.

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Non-linear Depth Comparison

The non-linear depth values obtained from w are sufficient for depth comparison in the Depth Test, because both values are non-linear using the same function.

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Depth Buffer Visualization

A technique used to visualize the depth buffer in software rasterization. It involves remapping the values of the depth buffer before rendering to create a visual representation.

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Toggle FinalColor and DepthBuffer

Using the 'F4' key, you can switch between displaying the final rendered image (FinalColor) and the depth buffer (DepthBuffer). This allows you to observe the depth information calculated during the rendering process.

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Remap Depth Values

A process used to adjust the depth buffer values prior to rendering. It aims to make the depth information more visible by remapping the values to a specified range.

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Parsing an OBJ File

A process that reads in the vertex positions, normal, and UV coordinates of a mesh from an OBJ file. It populates the data arrays for rendering and also applies transformation matrices, like the WorldMatrix, for positioning and rotation.

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Camera Position and Depth Remap

A common camera position used for viewing a 3D scene in software rasterization, often with a specific field of view (for example, 60 degrees) and remapping the depth values to enhance visibility of the depth information.

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Study Notes

Graphics Programming I - Software Rasterization Part III

  • The projection stage involves calculations to move vertices from model space to world space, then to view space.
  • A WorldMatrix transforms objects from model space to world space
  • A ViewMatrix (or WorldToCameraMatrix) transforms objects from world space to view space.
  • The projection stage maps x and y coordinates based on camera settings like aspect ratio and field of view.
  • Perspective division is applied to transform coordinates to normalized device coordinates (NDC).
  • NDC coordinates are in the range [-1, 1].
  • Transformations from NDC to screen space are outside the projection stage, but part of rasterization.
  • Matrix operations can be combined into a single matrix, the ProjectionMatrix - combining model/world, view, and projection.
  • To integrate camera settings, vertices are scaled using aspect ratio and field of view to project them on the viewport.
  • Matrices provide a structured method for representing and managing these transformations.
  • Vertices need to be screened for being outside the frustum.
  • To avoid rendering objects behind or in front of the camera, the z coordinate needs testing against near and far planes.
  • The z-value in View Space needs remapping to [0,1] range for depth testing and interpolation
  • Using the w component of a 4D vector allows keeping the original z value for perspective division and interpolation.
  • The w-component of the vector must be used to do the perspective divide, as keeping 'z' intact allows for depth-based vertex interpolation properly.
  • The implementation of a Projection Matrix is dependent upon the coordinate system used: left vs right-handed
  • All transformation matrices can now be combined into one matrix.
  • Perspective divide puts vertices in NDC.  The w component of the vector holds the depth value.
  • After perspective divide vertices have to be divided with the 'w' component(or interpolated UV/Normal).
  • Vertices that are out of bounds of the frustum aren’t rendered
  • The z-buffer is used for depth testing, discarding any fragment that has a lower z-value compared to what is already in the buffer.
  • The depth buffer is a z-buffer, not w-buffer (using w component also stores the depth value)
  • w component has to be used for correct depth interpolation.
  • A z value is computed from w for interpolation if needed

Rasterization: Clipping

  • The software rasterizer has optional clipping features to prevent rendering polygons outside the frustum
  • Clipping handles situations where triangles do not fully lie within the frustum. Partial triangles are handled.

Rasterization: What to do?

  • Set the near and far planes in the camera.
  • Use the appropriate matrices (World, View, Projection) to transform vertices.
  • Perform culling after coordinates are in NDC space. 
  • Use a depth buffer.
  • Handle vertex interpolation correctly.

Rasterization: Meshes

  • Vertices have positions, normals, and UV coordinates.
  • OBJ files contain this data, which need to be read correctly.
  • Functions for parsing OBJ files (e.g., Utils::ParseOBJ) are available.

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This quiz covers the projection stage in software rasterization, detailing how vertices are transformed through various spaces such as model, world, and view. It also discusses the critical role of matrices like WorldMatrix and ViewMatrix in these transformations, as well as perspective division and the mapping of coordinates to the screen space. Test your understanding of these concepts essential for graphics programming.

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