Designing an interactive OpenGL slide-based presentation of the softbody simulation system for teaching and learning of computer graphics techniques

ABSTRACT

3D graphics power-point-like slides in OpenGL is a way to present a demo or a teaching item. We focus on how the softbody objects are modeled and rendered with the intent to make a base for teaching, learning, and education of/for computer graphics and integration with the softbody framework. This is work-in-progress on the implementation and publication of this integration and demonstration work.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.7 Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors

Keywords:
OpenGL, education, frameworks, physical-based modeling, presentation, real-time, softbody