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Introduction to Computer Graphics 고려대학교 컴퓨터 그래픽스 연구실

cgvr.korea.ac.kr

Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 

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CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example 

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above

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What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 

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CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example 

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above 

On set: Pyrotechnics

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What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 

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CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example 

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above 

Bugs:

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What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 

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CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example 

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above 

The Final Stage: Burning the bugs

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What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(1/2) 

Definition 



CGVR

Producing pictures or images using a computer

Example  

Starship Troopers: Tango-Urilla, Death From Above Batman & Robin: The Love Dust

Courtesy of Buf Compagnie Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What is Computer Graphics?

(2/2) 

Imaging 

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Representing 3D objects

Rendering 

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Representing 2D images

Modeling 

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Constructing 2D images from 3D models

Animation 

Simulating changes over time

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Applications     

CGVR

Display of Information Design Simulation Computer Art Entertainment

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Display of Information ď Ž

CGVR

Graphics for Scientific, Engineering, and Medical Data

Nebula

Medical Image

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Design ď Ž ď Ž

CGVR

Graphics for Engineering and Architectural System Design of Building, Automobile, Aircraft, Machine etc.

AutoCAD 2002

Interior Design Graphics Lab @ Korea University

Simulation ď Ž

CGVR

Computer-Generated Models of Physical, Financial and Economic Systems for Educational Aids

Flight Simulator

Mars Rover Simulator Graphics Lab @ Korea University

Computer Art ď Ž

CGVR

Graphics for Artist

Metacreation Painter Graphics Lab @ Korea University

Entertainment ď Ž

CGVR

Graphics for Movie, Game, VR etc.

Final Fantasy

Online Game

Graphics Lab @ Korea University

What’s Our Scope? 

Not a Tutorial on Commercial Software 

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3DMax, Maya, Photoshop, etc.

Not about Graphics Business 

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CGVR

3D online-game, E-commerce, etc.

Graphics = Algorithm for Visual Simulation 

Imaging, Modeling, Rendering, Animation

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Imaging 

Warping

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Metamorphosis

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Non-Photorealistic Rendering

CGVR

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Modeling 

Surface Modeling

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Solid Modeling

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Procedure Modeling

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Simplification

CGVR

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Rendering 

Polygonal Rendering

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Global Rendering

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Texture Mapping

CGVR

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Animation 

Keyframe Animation

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Inverse Kinematics

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Dynamics

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Motion Capture

CGVR

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Textbook 

CGVR

Computer Graphics C Version   

D. Hearn and M. P. Baker 2nd Edition PRENTICE HALL

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Schedule

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1st week

Introduction to Computer Graphics

Chapter 1

2nd week

Mathematics for Computer Graphics

3rd week

Output Primitives

Chapter 3

4th week

Attributes of Output Primitives

Chapter 4

5th week

2D Geometric Transformations

Chapter 5

6th week

2D Viewing

Chapter 6

7th week

Midterm

8th week

Term Project Proposal Presentation

9th week

3D Object Representations

Chapter 10

10th week

3D Geometric and Modeling Transformations

Chapter 11

11th week

3D Viewing

Chapter 12

12th week

Illumination Models

Chapter 14

13th week

Surface-Rendering Methods

Chapter 14

14th week

Visible-Surface Detection Methods

Chapter 13

15th week

Computer Animation

Chapter 16

16th week

Final

17th week

Term Project Demo

Appendix A

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Assignments 

Every 3 weeks    

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#1: Image warping & metamorphosis #2: 2D drawing & realtime clipping #3: 3D interactive modeling #4: Polygonal rendering

Windows Programming  

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CGVR

C and C++ or Java Not Using Graphics Library (OpenGL, DirectX, Java3D, etc.)

Delay   

24 hours – 40% 48 hours – 80% More – not accepted Graphics Lab @ Korea University

Term Projects 

What?  

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Create your own graphics art Not still images but moving pictures

When?  

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Proposal – after midterm exam Demonstration – after final exam

How?  

1 or 2 person(s) / 1 team Using your assignments

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Former Class 3D 3D 당구 당구

가상 가상 모델 모델 하우스 하우스

CGVR

3D 3D 볼링 볼링

When When II fall fall in in desert desert

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Secrets for Success

CGVR

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Learn the Math and NOT JUST the HACKS

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THINK before You Code

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Try to Develop Visual Debugging Skills

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Seek the Help It’s too Late

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Contact 

Course Web Page 

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아산이학관 240 호

Teaching Assistants 

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http://cgvr.korea.ac.kr/course/2003/cse385/

Computer Graphics Lab. 

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CGVR

유진욱 , 윤영랑 , 지준용 , 조현철

Professor 

김선정 (sunjeongkim@korea.ac.kr)

Graphics Lab @ Korea University