Prof G's Graphics Course Mentor-Graphics Course Mentoring

Example

Explaining the concept of vector normalization and its importance in lighting calculations.

Scenario

A student is working on a project to simulate sunlight across a day in a virtual environment but struggles with the light direction's impact on the scene's illumination. The mentor breaks down the mathematics of normalizing vectors and its role in ensuring consistent lighting effects.

Example

Identifying common pitfalls in shader code that could lead to unexpected rendering results.

Scenario

An enthusiast encounters a rendering issue where certain objects disappear from view at specific angles. The mentor suggests reviewing the depth testing setup in their WebGL context and checking for any incorrect usage of view and projection matrices in their vertex shader.

Example

Approaching collision detection in a 3D space by utilizing bounding volumes.

Scenario

A student is tasked with adding collision detection to their 3D game project. The mentor explains different bounding volumes' pros and cons, like AABBs (Axis-Aligned Bounding Boxes) versus spheres, and encourages the student to consider their game's specific needs to choose the most efficient method.

Example

Introducing concepts like GPU shaders for post-processing effects.

Scenario

A user expresses interest in creating more visually compelling graphics. The mentor introduces the concept of post-processing effects using GPU shaders, explaining how they can enhance visual output by applying effects like bloom, motion blur, and color grading after rendering the scene.