Video Game Perspective Chapter 4

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What is the view that the player has during gameplay?

Perspective.

Which type of game is shown through the player's eyes?

First-person perspective.

Overhead view and platform view are examples of ________ perspective?

Second-person.

Define 'scene' as it relates to video games.

Placement of objects on a game frame to create an attractive layout, obstacles, and objectives that convey the story and mood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an active object and a background object?

An active object is one with which the player can interact; they cannot interact with a background object. Signup and view all the answers

Briefly describe the purpose of a 'storyboard'.

It should serve as a guide to the digital design of the scene; it should also help the scene designer to set the dimensions of the frame. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'pixel'?

Picture elements, the smallest point or dot of color a computer screen can generate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the resolution of an image?

Resolution refers to the amount or number of pixels in an image. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'interpolation'.

A refining of the spaces between the points or pixels of an object. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 2D game?

Plays in only two dimensions: length and width; game frame and visible play area. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how a 2.5D game is a hybrid of a 2D game and a 3D game.

It has 2D background graphics but uses 3D characters and obstacles. Signup and view all the answers

__________ creates the sense of depth using shadowing and narrowing to represent the third dimension of depth on a two-dimensional screen.

Visual perspective. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point called where edges of all assets will meet if extended?

Vanishing Point. Signup and view all the answers

How does pixel shading simulate depth?

The game engine shades the pixels of distant objects darker and closer objects lighter. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'vertex'.

A point on a 3D model where the corners of adjacent faces meet. Signup and view all the answers

If a sphere is proportionally scaled by 200% from an original diameter of 1", what is the new measurement?

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Briefly describe a 'mesh'.

Interconnected polygons stuck together to form a shape; they stick along their edges and vertices in what is referred to as a mesh. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'poly count'?

The number of polygons used to make a 3D object. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes using geometric pieces of tile or glass on the surface of an object?

Tessellation, much like a mosaic. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'animation'.

Series of frames played in sequence with small differences between each frame. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gameplay Perspective

Gameplay perspective determines the player's view during interaction with the game.
First-person perspective provides a view that simulates looking through the player’s eyes.
Second-person perspective can include overhead and platform views.

Game Scene Design

A scene in video games involves placing objects in a frame to create an engaging and thematic layout.
Active objects are interactive, while background objects serve as non-interactive scenery.
Storyboards are essential for guiding scene design and defining frame dimensions.

Visual Elements

A pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image, representing color on a computer screen.
Image resolution indicates the quantity of pixels in an image, impacting visual clarity.
Interpolation refines spacing between pixels to enhance image quality.

Game Dimensions

2D games operate within two dimensions: length and width, defining the play area.
2.5D games combine 2D backgrounds with 3D characters and obstacles for enhanced depth.
Visual perspective employs shadowing techniques for a realistic sense of depth on a 2D display.

Object Geometry

A vanishing point marks where edges of assets converge when extended visually.
Pixel shading enhances depth perception by contrasting colors based on object proximity to the viewer.
A vertex is the meeting point of edges in a 3D model, crucial for structure definition.

3D Modeling

Scaling a sphere proportionally affects its dimensions, with specific calculations based on the original size.
A mesh consists of interconnected polygons that form a 3D shape, crucial for model creation.
Poly count measures the number of polygons in a 3D object, impacting detail and performance.

Surface Design Techniques

Tessellation, similar to mosaics, involves using geometric tiles on object surfaces to create textures.

Animation Basics

Animation consists of sequential frames that differ slightly in appearance, creating the illusion of movement.

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Test your knowledge on video game perspectives with these review questions. This quiz covers various viewpoints, including first-person and second-person perspectives, as well as the definition of scenes in gaming. Perfect for students studying game design or related fields.