Hi all,
I’m a computer science student who is beginning his journey into computer graphics, and I would love to contribute to Blender, especially for GSoC. I have a background in both C and Python, and I’m interested in C++ projects as well. Just from the GSoC idea suggestions, I’m most interested in:
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List item Bevel Improvements: I have a strong background in linear algebra and multi-variable calculus. I understand that there are multiple enhancements/improvements that could constitute as a whole project, and I’d like to have a good mix of easier and harder ones.
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List item New Texture Nodes: I’m interested in the data structures that graphics programs implement to support their operations.
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List item Dynamic Brush Previews: I’ve worked with tools such as Photoshop before, so to my understanding, this project would be implementing something similar to those brushes, along with improving Blender’s interface and tools organization. Personally, I find this project very exciting.
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List item Outliner Improvements: Similar to Dynamic Brush Previews.
As a beginner to Blender development, I don’t want to bite off more than I can chew, but at the same time, I’d like to work on a challenging and rewarding project. While I’m most interested in the above, I understand if another project would be better suited to my skills.
I’d appreciate any advice for a novice such as myself. Any thoughts on the projects? Anything I should look at right now to get a better grasp of computer graphics in general?
Thanks,
DennisMW