Mastering Game Development Scene Graphs

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SCS 3213/IS 3112/CS3112 Game Development ______

Scene graphs

Scene graphs can help simplifying ______ development

application

It all starts with a top-most root node which encompasses your whole virtual ______

world

The leaves of the graph represent the physical ______ themselves

objects Signup and view all the answers

Low-______

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Define what a scene graph is.

A scene graph is a way of ordering data into a hierarchy where parent nodes affect child nodes. It is typically drawn schematically with the root at the top and leaves at the bottom. Signup and view all the answers

What does the top-most root node in a scene graph represent?

The top-most root node in a scene graph represents the entire virtual world, whether it is 2D or 3D. Signup and view all the answers

What do the leaves of the graph represent in a scene graph?

The leaves of the graph represent the physical objects themselves, including their drawable geometry and material properties. Signup and view all the answers

How can scene graphs help simplify application development?

Scene graphs can help simplify application development by organizing objects into a hierarchy and defining logical relationships between them, making it easier to manage and manipulate the objects. Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of using scene graphs in game development?

One benefit of using scene graphs in game development is that they can make optimal use of available graphics hardware, leading to better performance. Signup and view all the answers