CubeRenderer is a personal project built with JavaFX, where I explored and implemented various linear algebra concepts and computer graphics techniques. The primary focus of this project was to render a 3D cube in a virtual world with a freely movable camera.
To use the CubeRenderer project, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/EnYiHou/cuberender
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd cuberender/ -
Run the project using Gradle:
./gradlew run
Note
Step 3 assumes you are using a UNIX or a Unix-like operating system.
Caution
Build may fail when running ./gradlew run due to incompatible JDK and the project's Gradle version (see compatible Java and Gradle versions here)
- 3D Cube Rendering: The project renders a 3D cube in a virtual 3D world using linear algebra and computer graphics principles.
- Free Camera Movement: The camera can be moved freely within the 3D world using the WASD keys for translation and arrow keys for controlling the view angle.
- Perspective Projection: The cube is rendered using a perspective projection, providing a realistic 3D viewing experience.
- Camera Inside Cube Handling: The project handles scenarios where the camera is positioned inside the cube, ensuring correct rendering and visibility.
- Linear Algebra: Extensive use of linear algebra concepts, such as vectors, matrices, and transformations, to handle 3D rendering and camera movement.
- Rasterization: Although not actively used due to performance considerations, the project includes code for rendering individual pixels through rasterization.
- Perspective Projection: Implementation of perspective projection to achieve a realistic 3D viewing experience.
- Camera Handling: Techniques for handling camera movement, including translation and rotation, within the 3D world.
This project was developed solely for personal enjoyment and as a means to apply and reinforce my understanding of linear algebra concepts in a practical, real-life application of computer graphics rendering.