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For this weeks lectures (which would have been in class lectures 19 and 20), I broke the content into 5 pieces based on topic (rather than arbitrary lengths). This is the same material that would have been covered in 2 lectures. This material will be used in upcoming workbooks (Workbook 10-12), although you might find it useful for Workbook 8. Lecture 19/20 - Part 1 - Basic Texturing Review - 16 minutes (slides after) Lecture 19/20 - Part 2 - Fake Normals and Bump Mapping - 23 minutes (slides after) Lecture 19/20 - Part 3 - Other Texture Tricks - 22 minutes (slides after) Lecture 19/20 - Part 4 - Sky Boxes and Environment Maps - 23 minutes (slides after) Lecture 19/20 - Part 5 - Shadow Maps - 15 minutes (slides after) You can have the before or after slides to look at. Read more…

The second video lecture has been posted! This is lecture 18, which would have occurred on March 25th if everything were normal. Which, of course, it isn’t. I am still getting the hang of making videos. I am hoping they will get better with practice. The segments are still a little longer than I would have hoped. The topic is texturing, which will be Workbook 9. The JavaScript Tip of the Day is useful for Workbook 8, and the review will give you a concise summary of the last lecture (useful for the Quiz). Read more…

The first video lecture has been posted! This is lecture 17, which would have occurred on March 23rd if things were going by their normal schedule. This is my first attempt to make a video like this. They will get better as I get more practice. The sunset problem (you’ll see) is an unexpected fail - and is funny in hindsight (I didn’t realize it was happened until I watched the video afterwards). Read more…

The University has officially transitioned to “alternative delivery” for the rest of the semester Short version for CS559: We’ll try to change as little as possible. We’ll move lectures, consulting hours, No in-person lectures - they will be provided as pre-recorded lectures Workbooks and Quizzes as they have been Staff Consulting Hours (afternoons) via appointment or via Blackboard Collaborate Final Exam TBD We’ll try to find other ways to give you extra support Longer Version: As you are probably aware, the University has switched to “alternative delivery” for the rest of the semester. Read more…

See Gallery is now posted for a gallery of selected cool things from student workbooks. Read formatted page...

In person lectures are cancelled. See the (Updated 3/19) Plan for Class as Part of the COVID-19 Response. Lectures will be provided by video. You are responsible for the material. Lectures are required. You should come to class. It is our intent to provide a copy of the lecture slides. These are not a replacement for attending lecture. They can be helpful in reminding you what was discussed. Some of the material will be presented on the chalkboard. Read more…

This is the Course Web site for CS559, Computer Graphics, for Spring 2020. The web site has a lot of information. The {Getting Started page for suggestions on what to look at first. The {Getting Started page has a list of things you should do before class. Read formatted page...

The course web page (what you are reading now) is used for “static” material - items that aren’t going to change. This includes information on getting started, policies, the (planned) course calendar, and some tutorials. If new information is posted to the course web (after the beginning of the semester), we will announce it on Canvas. Class announcements and assignments will be posted on Canvas. However, since Canvas won’t be available before the semester starts, information about things before class will be posted here. Read more…

Update (1/23/2020). All students on the waiting list as of today (1/23/2020) will be (or should have been) invited to enroll. Visiting and VISP students who had contacted me previously will be (or should have been) invited to enroll. At this point the class is full. (probably over-full - but we expect some people to drop). We do not expect to be able to enroll any more students. If you receive an invitation to enroll, please accept it as soon as possible. Read more…