Vector Tutorials

h0ffman · 21 January 2011, 10:45

Was wondering if anyone had any good vector tutorials? I'd really like to get started with this kinda code, drawing lines, shapes, filling them, playing with the zoom etc.

I'm guessing I should start with some line draw and fill experiments?

pmc · 21 January 2011, 14:14

Hey h0ff

Read my "Suggestions for learning" thread in the Coders Tutorials section. All the info on vectors, line drawing code, filling, light sourcing etc. etc. is in there - it's the thread I started when I wanted to learn exactly the same things as you do now!

Drop me a mail if you want to discuss anything in more depth and I can help you out.

Controller · 23 January 2011, 18:46

There is a Vector tutorial on this page:

http://www.palbo.dk/dataskolen/maskinsprog/

Unfortunately this is the only tutorial that have not been translated from Danish to English. But maybe you can get a readable version by using Google Translate or someting like that.

h0ffman · 24 January 2011, 14:06

Cheers guys.. My god this is a proper challenge isn't it. Having to understand the maths behind vectors before even drawing anything!!

Will get there in the end..... I hope.

CodyJarrett · 24 January 2011, 14:52

This book is a good introduction to the basics of the mathematics:

3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Primer-Graph...tt_at_ep_dpi_2

pmc · 24 January 2011, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ffman

Cheers guys.. My god this is a proper challenge isn't it. Having to understand the maths behind vectors before even drawing anything!!

Will get there in the end..... I hope.

You can do it h0ffman

In truth, while it looks complicated at first, I found that once I got a good grasp of the mathematics and how to represent and manipulate those numbers in fixed point that the code was actually pretty easy. Trust me, if I can get the maths, anyone can.

cosmicfrog · 24 January 2011, 17:37

as I remeber all the maths is matrix based well most of it, not that I did any but once you got your head around matrices, rotation and enlargement should be a doddle

deicidal · 24 January 2011, 18:16

Yup, I have some pretty good notes stored away from my uni days on the maths side that where given to us, if I am passing by them I will try and dig them out and get them scanned for you.

21 January 2011, 10:45	#1
h0ffman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salisbury Posts: 744	Vector Tutorials Was wondering if anyone had any good vector tutorials? I'd really like to get started with this kinda code, drawing lines, shapes, filling them, playing with the zoom etc. I'm guessing I should start with some line draw and fill experiments?

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21 January 2011, 14:14	#2
pmc gone Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: completely gone Posts: 1,596	Hey h0ff Read my "Suggestions for learning" thread in the Coders Tutorials section. All the info on vectors, line drawing code, filling, light sourcing etc. etc. is in there - it's the thread I started when I wanted to learn exactly the same things as you do now! Drop me a mail if you want to discuss anything in more depth and I can help you out.

23 January 2011, 18:46	#3
Controller Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brøndby Strand, Denmark Posts: 12	There is a Vector tutorial on this page: http://www.palbo.dk/dataskolen/maskinsprog/ Unfortunately this is the only tutorial that have not been translated from Danish to English. But maybe you can get a readable version by using Google Translate or someting like that.

24 January 2011, 14:06	#4
h0ffman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salisbury Posts: 744	Cheers guys.. My god this is a proper challenge isn't it. Having to understand the maths behind vectors before even drawing anything!! Will get there in the end..... I hope.

24 January 2011, 14:52	#5
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	This book is a good introduction to the basics of the mathematics: 3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development http://www.amazon.co.uk/Primer-Graph...tt_at_ep_dpi_2

24 January 2011, 17:37	#7
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	as I remeber all the maths is matrix based well most of it, not that I did any but once you got your head around matrices, rotation and enlargement should be a doddle

24 January 2011, 18:16	#8
deicidal Registered Insane Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ununited Kingdom Posts: 792	Yup, I have some pretty good notes stored away from my uni days on the maths side that where given to us, if I am passing by them I will try and dig them out and get them scanned for you.

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