Boids

Boids simulation program that I wrote to learn more about computer graphics.

Key features include:

• .OBJ model loading
• Textures and animations
• Phong shading
• Multiple cameras
• Fog
• Caustics
• Sounds

Controls

• Change cameras with number keys 1 to 4:

  • 1: Behind the boids
  • 2: Parallel to the boids
  • 3: Centered around the ship in the middle of the map
  • 4: Free camera (move with IJKL)

• "+" and "-": increase or decrease the amount of fishes

• "T": Toggle directional light

• "F": Enable/disable fog

• Directional Keys: Move light source (i.e. the sun)

• F1 to F4: toggle boid movement rules

  • F1: Separation
  • F2: Cohesion
  • F3: Alignment
  • F4: Goal

• "P": Pause/unpause simulation

• "Shift + P": Enable/disable leader boid autopilot

• "WASD": Control leader boid when autopilot is disabled

• "Q" or "Esc": Close the application

• "Right mouse button": Debug info

Images

Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-2ZR5bTNAqT_bNybjNeVMOimkjMFxPX/view?usp=sharing