3D Model - Cherno Alpha Jaeger

An interactive 3D model of the Cherno Alpha Jaeger from Pacific Rim, built using C++ and OpenGL. This project demonstrates advanced 3D graphics programming, real-time rendering, and interactive control systems.

Features

• Real-time 3D Rendering: Smooth 60fps rendering using OpenGL
• Interactive Controls: Full control over Jaeger movement and positioning
• Multiple Camera Views: Switch between different camera angles and perspectives
• Dynamic Lighting: Real-time lighting effects and shadows
• Weapon Systems: Interactive weapon controls and animations
• Physics Simulation: Realistic movement and collision detection

Technology Stack

• C++: High-performance programming language for graphics applications
• OpenGL: Cross-platform graphics API for 3D rendering
• GLFW: Library for creating windows and handling input
• GLM: Mathematics library for graphics programming

Key Features

Movement Controls

• Walk cycle animations
• Turn and pivot mechanics
• Realistic physics-based movement

Camera System

• Multiple camera angles
• Smooth camera transitions
• First-person and third-person views

Weapon Systems

• Interactive weapon deployment
• Real-time weapon animations
• Visual effects and particle systems

Lighting & Rendering

• Dynamic lighting system
• Real-time shadows
• Material and texture rendering

Repository

View the complete source code and documentation on GitHub.

Key Learnings

This project provided deep understanding of:

• 3D graphics programming fundamentals
• OpenGL rendering pipeline
• Real-time animation systems
• Input handling and user interaction
• Performance optimization for 3D applications
• Mathematical concepts in computer graphics (matrices, vectors, transformations)