I have a little project where I want to display up to 10K small "objects", let's say they are spheres but it doesn't really matter, cubes or points or whatever. They exist on a regular grid at fixed positions, but the color of each object can change with each frame. I don't need any real scene rendering -- no shading, illumination, etc. I'd like a tool that will easily allow me to write some Java to:

• Visualize the 10K objects on a regular grid in a 3D black space
• The objects are small compared to the spacing between them, let's say a ratio of 0.05.
• Update all object's color at 10FPS
• Use mouse to pan/zoom/move the view
• Runs on a Windows laptop.

I'm a proficient Java programmer. But I am unfamiliar with what's available. I'd like to avoid any complicated driver-layer setup if possible. Hopefully its just, add a maven dependency to a project, write code to build and animate the model, and the tool/framework provides all of the visualization and view control.

How do I add numbers ? And any visual suggestions ?

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Hey all, I am a CSE undergrad and realized Computer graphics is super fun. I made a cube using SFML. I would love to know how I should learn computer graphics, what should I do next, am I on the right path?

Hi everyone,

I am working on developing a new rendering plugin for SketchUp using Intel OSPRay. If anyone has experience with similar projects, I'd appreciate your insights and suggestions on the best approach and tools to use.

I am also open to collaboration.

Thanks!

Hi everybody! I am a cs undergraduate student outside Europe. This year I am going to apply to graduate schools in Europe. I want to immigrate to Europe, and I hope I can work in computer-graphics-related jobs in the future. Maybe I will also go for a PhD after obtaining a master's degree.

I wonder about the career opportunities in graphics in Europe, e.g. game (engine) development, film VFX. I like physics-based simulation and geometry processing the most, but I am also open to rendering.

Now I would like to apply to schools in Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, and Denmark. How about opportunities in these countries?

Is anyone going to this conference? It looks awesome, but I am not able to attend. Are the keynote speeches posted to YouTube or something?

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hi ! recently been thinking about sources of inspiration and references other than movies, games and tv shows. Where do you usualy go to get inspired ? Is there a better source than youtube ? something with more flexible search engine maybe ?

I am just unable to understand why in computer graphics the 3d objects needs to be converted to triangles? Why can't we just draw the 3d object shape as is? Can you help me visualize the same and what are the challenges we would face if we draw shapes as is and not convert to triangle

Hey y'all, as the title says, I'm looking for projects whether big or small, which can prepare me for Computer Graphics programming of all sorts (Render/Game Engines, Modelling Software, etc.).

I've previously built a very limited Game Engine but haven't touched it in about three months. Now I want to get back into it, considering to make a new one in C++ and OpenGL for experience.

Are there any projects or concepts especially for C++ that can improve my technique and skill beforehand? Should I instead jump straight into rebuilding/refactoring?

Hello everyone,
I'm currently working on my thesis which has as a subject fluid simulation with neural networks in Real-time Graphics. The general idea is that I already have a model trained in physically based fluid simulation at hand that I have trained offline. I can use it to run the simulation and then render it through blender let's say. But what I need to do is to find a way to utilize this NN in real time. The NN calculates one timestep at a time for each particle generated.

It should be noted here that the idea is based around Lagrangian simulations. I'm trying to figure out a way to convert the PyTorch exported NN in a format usable by a compute shader so I can do particle calculation on the GPU. I'm trying to work it out in GLSL but as long as I haven't yet found a way to actually start it this is not a restriction.

Hello together,

I am wondering if someone knows a reference course about volumetric path tracing?

There is a lot out there that use Ray Marching or Path Tracing with surfaces, but it's pretty hard to find some courses with volumetric path tracing.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning my MSc and torn between specializing in Computer Graphics combined with Software Engineering or Computer Graphics combined with AI.

Seeking advice:

1. Career outlook: Which specialization aligns better with current industry needs or research trends?
2. Personal experiences: If you’ve specialized in either area, what were the highlights and challenges?

I appreciate any insights you can share. Thanks!

Hello! I'm watching a video about the Rendering Equation and ran into a question I couldn't find an answer to: How come the incoming light is equal to the outgoing light? Is it not possible for light to be absorbed, which would make the ougoing light less than tbe incoming light?

Please forgive me, I'm not very educated on light physics, but I'm curious to understand.