Chapter 6. Entering the Exciting World of 3D Models

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Controlling a model with the help of trackball rotation

• Translating the model in world coordinates

• Scaling a model

• Viewing the model hierarchy information

• Highlighting individual meshes of a model

• Implementing a rigid model animation

• Creating a terrain with texture mapping

• Customizing vertex formats

• Calculating the normal vectors from a model vertex

• Simulating an ocean on your CPU