WorldOfChaos

Dynamic 3D scene rendered using the OpenTK and StbImageSharp libraries.

The project showcases a 3D environment with a variety of objects, lighting effects, and advanced rendering techniques. Designed as an interactive visualization, it offers multiple viewing perspectives and customizable rendering settings.

The project was implemented as a part of the Computer Graphics course at Warsaw University of Technology during the winter semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Features

• Objects in the Scene:
  • Static Objects: Fixed in position, providing a foundation for the environment.
  • Moving Objects: Objects that move along predefined paths.
  • Rotating Objects: Objects rotating around specific axes for added dynamism.
• Camera Types:
  • Static Camera: A fixed position and angle providing an overall view of the scene.
  • Fly-By Camera: Allows free movement, zooming and rotating around the environment.
  • Target-Following Camera: A stationary camera that follows the movement of a specific object.
  • Third-Person Camera: Moves with a target object while maintaining a fixed offset.
• Lighting:
  • Implemented using the Phong Lighting Model.
  • Adjustable specular component, allowing switching between Phong and Blinn techniques.
  • Light Types:
    • Directional Lights: Mimic sunlight with parallel rays.
    • Point Lights: Emit light radially from a single point.
    • Flash Lights: Focused beams of light with adjustable angles.
• Day/Night Mode:
  • Toggle between day and night lighting scenarios for varied ambiance.
• Fog Effect:
  • Optional fog rendering for atmospheric depth and visual effects.
• Mirroring with Render-to-Texture:
  • A rectangular mirror placed in the scene reflects nearby objects.
  • Utilizes render-to-texture techniques for realistic reflections.

Technologies Used

• OpenTk: A powerful library for OpenGL-based rendering in .NET.
• StbImageSharp: For texture loading and management.

Controls

• Switching Cameras: Space.
• Camera Movement:
  • Fly-By Camera:
    • W/A/S/D: Move forward/left/backward/right.
    • Q/E: Move up/down.
    • Mouse: Zoom and rotate.
  • Third-Person Camera:
    • Mouse: Zoom and rotate around the moving object.
  • Target-Following Camera:
    • Mouse: Zoom the moving object.
• Toggle Features:
  • N: Day/night Mode.
  • F: Enable/disable fog.
  • B: Change lighting model (Phong/Blinn).
• Closing Window: Esc.

Code Attribution

A significant portion of the code used in the WorldOfChaos.Core was derived from the repository OpenTK-ImGui-Template. It served as a great foundation for handling OpenGL abstractions.