Animation Simulator

by Cody Thompson

Description

A user controlled animation simulator of a 'Link' model from the "Legend of Zelda" series (written in C++ / GLUT / OpenGL) using directional lighting, hierarchical modeling, and the main model made by Scotty Beauchamp.

Features

• User controls to move the model and cameras around the world
• A switch to make the model run or walk when moving forward
• Running, walking, standing, and back walking animations
• A single directional light, located above the scene and represented as a large sphere
• Simple collision on the bounds of the world for the model
• Simple texture mapping for the ground and walls of the world

Model Controls: (these are directionally related)

• 'w' : move Link forward relative to where he is facing
• 's' : move Link back relative to where he is facing
• 'a' : turn Link left (counter clockwise)
• 'd' : turn Link right (clockwise)
• 'r' : switch to running mode
• 't' : switch to walking mode

Camera Controls:

• mouse (left-click) : changes the camera angle face.
• 'j' : strafes the camera left
• 'k' : zooms the camera out
• 'l' : strafes the camera right
• 'i' : zooms the camera in

Notes on Movement:

• Link turns fastest when he is standing
• 's' is disabled if 'w' is currently pressed, and vice versa
• same as above but with 'a' and 'd'
• by default, Link is in walking mode
• you may switch modes of movement while currently moving, but will not affect Link until he stands again
• The camera always follows Link's main movement, but it will not turn with him
• Their is no collision detection on the bounds of the world for the camera

Pictures

The 'Link' model made by Scotty Beauchamp

The main world

The lighting situation

Running animation

Walking animation

Sources

• Scotty Beauchamp - Provider of the 'Link' model in my scene
• Walking Simulation - One factor leading to my walking animation being what it is
• Spinting in Slow Motion - Main inspiration for my running animation
• KeyboardUpFunc Syntax - Used to control my model smoothly
• KeyboardUpFunc Tutorial - Improved my knowledge of this wonderful function
• IgnoreKeyReapeat Syntax - Used in conjunction with the KeyboardUpFunc to work properly
• Grass Texture - Providers of the texture for my ground
• Forest Texture - Providers of the texture for my walls
• Tree Model - Veleran - Provider of the tree model in my scene

Download

Code only makes on unix.
LostWoods

Bugs / Unfinished Areas of this Project

• The camera does not have the ability to orbit Link's head.
• There is no collision detection on the trees.
• I was not able to set the Link model up with his material textures.
• No smooth animations between movement changes (standing -> running, walking -> standing, etc.)
• There is no turning animation.