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Title : A Toon VR

• Status : proposition

• Student : <name and e-mail of the student>

• Tutor/Client : Hugh Fisher (Hugh.Fisher[at]anu.edu.au)

• Period : One Semester

• Keywords : toon rendering, VR, 3D graphics, Python

• Report (link to the final report)

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Description

There is a lot of emphasis on photorealism in 3D graphics and virtual reality, but stylized or artistic rendering can create interesting virtual worlds. This project will explore the creation of a cartoon style virtual environment for the Wedge.

The proposed setting is "Zurgs Tower of Evil" from the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command animated movie. (DVD available for loan.) The project is to create the 3D models for the setting and provide some form of interactivity for destroying planets, punishing subordinates who fail, etc.

Optional extras could include cartoon-style physics for things falling or being flattened, realtime voice modulation for that proper Evil Overlord sound, some form of AI programming for Zurgs various minions within the setting.

Tips / details

This particular setting is only a suggestion: feel free to propose your own favourite cartoon to re-create if you prefer.