Concepção de estruturas geológicas para videojogos

  • Diogo de Paiva Brandão F. Barbosa (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

The main objective of this dissertation is to study the methods of creation of geological structures such as mountains, canyons and rocks for videogame environments. Different techniques will be explored, all of which in the context of 3D computer graphics content creation, such as modeling and texturing. After studying the main geological forces behind the appearance of rock formations the objective will be to find the most convincing technical methods of translating those features into 3D graphics. The technological limitations of videogames provide a challenge in finding the most efficient ways of rendering realistic images. Motion picture animations are free to use as much detail as is required without needing to worry about computer performance. In the case of videogames, the images are not pre-processed. This means that each image needs to be created as fast as possible to provide a smooth experience for the player. As many as thirty images per second. It is important to establish a compromise between image quality and speed. For many years videogames had trouble simulating the more chaotic aspects of nature. But the speed of technological progress is reducing those limitations at an increasingly faster pace. Soon, videogame graphics will be comparable to the image realism of major motion picture films. Many of the techniques that allow videogames to surpass their visual limitations will be discussed in this dissertation. This, coupled with the scientific study of rock formation will be discussed under the framework of the final project of the master’s degree in computer animation. This project is a science fiction adventure videogame called "Twin Paradox".
Date of Award3 Sept 2012
Original languagePortuguese
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorCristina Sá (Supervisor), Ricardo Megre (Co-Supervisor) & Sahra Kunz (Co-Supervisor)

Designation

  • Mestrado em Som e Imagem

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