Articulated Figure 3D Animation Project

We are seeking a skilled developer/3D animation expert to help build a 3D articulated figure animation program with features including animation, lighting, camera controls, user interaction, and a static landscape. The project must be fully functional, documented, and meet specific criteria as outlined below. No external libraries beyond the provided utilities can be used. Project Requirements: 1. Articulated Figure: Develop a 3D figure from simple component parts with at least two independently controllable joints. The figure should move independently within a fixed scene. Normals must be provided for object vertices. Design should be original—no standard examples. Only use utilities from the provided COMMON directory (avoid external libraries like [login to view URL]). 2. Mesh Landscape: Create a mesh landscape using a heightfield function on the XZ-plane. The landscape remains static, with a camera able to view it from various positions. 3. Lighting: Implement a light source that demonstrates diffuse or specular shading effects. 4. Camera Positioning: Provide controls to adjust the camera viewing position with options such as the lookAt function or a 3D viewer. 5. User Controls: Allow users to move each joint of the articulated figure independently. Include user control or animation to move the entire object within the scene while ensuring it stays within the scene's axes. 6. Motion Management: Manage motion for the object and its parts smoothly using transformation matrices. 7. Perspective Projection: Apply a perspective projection using frustum or perspective from [login to view URL] to define the viewing volume. 8. Exceptional Work (Bonus Points): Consider adding one or more advanced features: Movable light sources (e.g., moving "sun" or flashlight). Shadow projection using matrices. Environment creation with a large-scale object the camera can enter (e.g., cube or sphere). Changing material properties for effects. Import complex 3D figures using external modeling tools like *.obj files. Creating an articulated figure with more than 5 joints. Deliverables: 1. Program Files: Submit well-documented HTML and JS files in a single folder, ready for demo. Use the following naming convention: Project_Animation_<LastName><FirstName>.html and .js. Additional JS files should follow similar naming conventions, and no external libraries should be included. Ensure all code references utilities from the COMMON directory using the relative directory reference (../Common). 2. Supplemental Documentation: Include a text file explaining usage, code design, and any new features (either code or user interaction elements). 3. PowerPoint and Report for Demo: Provide a PowerPoint presentation and detailed report to explain the project features and the thought process behind your implementation. This will be used during a demo to showcase the animation, controls, and any additional features. 4. Screenshot: Submit a representative screenshot of the final program in PNG format named: Project_Animation_<LastName><FirstName>.png 5. Video Demo: Include a 2-3 minute video demonstrating the figure’s animation, user interaction, and interesting code features. Discuss any techniques adapted or challenges faced in the implementation. Grading Criteria: Evaluation will be based on the following: 1. Functional Requirements (60%): Meeting articulated figure, mesh landscape, lighting, camera positioning, and user control specifications. 2. Exceptional Work (10%): Implementation of advanced features such as movable light sources, shadows, complex figures, or environment creation. 3. Coding Style (10%): Clean, structured, and readable code, with a focus on usability and clarity. 4. Supplemental Documentation (5%): Well-explained code design and user interaction documentation. 5. Demo Readiness (5%): The program should be fully executable and ready for demonstration. 6. Code Discussion (10%): Clear explanation of your code in the video submission. Important Notes: The program should be demo-ready with all necessary components submitted and following the naming conventions. Use only the COMMON directory utilities provided—no external resources are permitted. Submission Deadline: All files, including the PowerPoint, report, and video, must be submitted by November 1st, 2024. Important: Only apply if you are confident in meeting all of the criteria listed above. This project requires attention to detail and dedication, so only serious applicants will be considered.