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A CGI Study

2020Academic Research

Overview

Computer Generated Imagery: CGI and the Mathematical Interpretation of 3D Objects in a 2D Space is a comprehensive academic paper written for UW School of Engineering and Technology's MATH 308 course. This research details the complex matrix algebra behind rendering a 3D torus with a ray-traced illumination system, exploring the fundamental mathematics that power modern computer graphics.

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Research Topics

  • Deep dive into transformation matrices and vector mathematics

  • Implementation of rendering pipeline concepts

  • Study of lighting models and shading techniques

  • Exploration of texture mapping and rasterization

  • Ray tracing algorithms for realistic illumination

  • 3D torus rendering with mathematical precision

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra3D GraphicsMatrix TransformationsRay TracingVector MathematicsComputational Geometry

Resources

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