OpenGL Nightstand Scene

Stack: C++, OpenGL, GLSL

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Overview

This project features a fully interactive 3D scene built with modern OpenGL and C++. It recreates the top of a nightstand using low-polygon shapes, realistic textures, and simple dynamic lighting.

I chose a nightstand so I could combine familiar objects while practicing core graphics skills: textures, materials, lighting, and camera controls. The four main objects are:

A lamp with a pull chain and glowing bulb
A bottled water with a transparent texture and ridged body
A digital clock with a seven-segment style display
A book made from simple boxes with a leather texture

Features

Object Modeling

Built from basic shapes: plane, box, sphere, cylinder, tapered cylinder
Composite models (e.g., lamp, bottle) combine multiple primitives
Custom material values (diffuse, specular, shininess)

Textures & Materials

Materials include brass, fabric, leather, plastic, and woodgrain
Transparent textures and UV scaling for simple realism
Custom material values (diffuse, specular, shininess)

Lighting & Effects

Spotlight for the lamp beam
Point light for the bulb glow with a subtle flicker
Fill light for ambient room light
Phong shading (ambient, diffuse, specular)
Toggle lamp on/off with the L key

Camera Navigation

WASD to move (X/Z), Q/E for vertical (Y)
Mouse to look around; scroll wheel adjusts movement speed
Switch between Perspective (P) and Orthographic (O) views
R resets the camera

Code Structure


├── MainCode.cpp             # Entry point; initializes OpenGL and main loop
├── SceneManager.cpp         # Prepares and renders 3D scene elements
├── SceneManager.h           # SceneManager class interface
├── ViewManager.cpp          # Handles camera movement and projection modes
├── ViewManager.h            # ViewManager class interface
├── LightTypes.h             # Structs for spotlights and point lights
├── ShaderManager.*          # Shader handling
├── textures/                # Image files for scene materials
├── shaders/                 # Vertex and fragment GLSL shaders

Full source code available on GitHub.

Controls

Movement (WASD + Vertical)

Action	Input
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Move Up	`Q`
Move Down	`E`

Camera Interaction

Action	Input
Look Around	Mouse Movement
Adjust Move Speed	Mouse Scroll

View & Toggles

Action	Input
Toggle Perspective	`P`
Toggle Orthographic	`O`
Reset Camera	`R`
Toggle Lamp Light	`L`

Screenshots

Full scene overview
Lamp on
Lamp off
Bottle detail
Clock display
Book cutaway