Overview:

Created a non-interactive roller coaster simulation using C++ and OpenGL Core Profile. The project focused on generating smooth camera movement along a Catmull–Rom spline–defined track and applying shader-based lighting and texturing within a 3D environment.

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Tools and Techniques Used:

• Visual Studio Code

• C++

• OpenGL

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Process:

• Constructed a roller coaster path using Catmull–Rom splines, calculating position and tangent vectors to produce continuous, smooth motion along the track.

• Implemented Phong shading and texture mapping through OpenGL shaders to add lighting and surface detail to the scene.

• Integrated a skybox to provide a visually immersive background and enhance environmental depth.

• Animated the camera to automatically travel along the spline in a looping sequence.

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Result:

A fully rendered looping roller coaster animation featuring smooth spline-based motion, shader-driven lighting, and a skybox environment. This project strengthened my understanding of spline mathematics, shader programming, and real-time rendering.