PoolBallP3D

PoolBallP3D is a 3D scene developed using OpenGL, featuring a snooker table setup. This project showcases various OpenGL techniques, including lighting, camera control, and interactive physics.

Features

Snooker Table:
A snooker table where each side is rendered in a distinct color.
15 Balls:
The scene includes 15 snooker balls, positioned realistically and randomly within the table.
Camera Control:
Users can freely navigate the scene with mouse controls:
- Move the camera to explore the table from different angles;
- Zoom in/out for a closer or wider view of the table.
Dynamic Lighting Modes:
The project features 4 distinct lighting modes, which can be toggled for different visual effects:
- Ambient Light;
- Directional Light;
- Point Light;
- Spot Light.
Interactive Ball Movement:
By pressing the space bar, a ball is set in motion across the table. The ball will roll in a specified direction until:
- It collides with another ball;
- It reaches the edge of the table.

Controls

Mouse:
- Move the camera;
- Zoom in/out.
Keyboard:
- Space Bar: Move a ball in the scene;
- Press 1 to 4: Switch between lighting modes:
  - 1: Ambient Light;
  - 2: Directional Light;
  - 3: Point Light;
  - 4: Spot Light;

Images

Note

Be aware, the project contains a .zip file with the object files for the balls. These files should be placed inside the textures folder.

Dev Team