Project a 3-D traingle at a square grid onto a scrunched-up paper

To project a 3-D triangle onto a scrunched-up paper like surface, you can use ray tracing programs like Caligari TrueSpace. However, more details are needed such as the desired outcome (3-D image or 2-D projection) and the geometry of the source and surface. Without holography, it may be difficult to achieve this.
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How do I project a 3-D traingle at a square grid onto a scrunched-up paper like surface?
 
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To do this without holography is likely impossible(not sure though)
However, there is another way!

If you wish to experiment with 3-D projection on irregular sufaces this can be done, extremely well, using ray tracing programs such as Caligari TrueSpace.
 
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It's not clear what you're looking for. You need to give more detail. Do you want to end up with a 3-D image like a hologram (expensive) or do you just want a 2-D projection of a 3-D image (camera lucida?)? What is the geometry of your source (What/where is it)? What exactly is the "scrunched-up paper like surface" intended to be? Maybe if you clarify these things someone can answer.

KM
 

1. How do you project a 3-D triangle onto a square grid?

In order to project a 3-D triangle onto a square grid, you will need to first determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle in 3-D space. Then, using a projection method such as orthographic or perspective projection, you can map these coordinates onto the 2-D plane of the square grid.

2. What is the purpose of projecting a 3-D triangle onto a square grid?

Projecting a 3-D triangle onto a square grid allows us to visualize and analyze the triangle in a 2-D space, making it easier to understand and work with. It can also be useful for creating 2-D representations of 3-D objects in fields such as architecture and computer graphics.

3. What is a scrunched-up paper and how does it relate to this project?

A scrunched-up paper refers to a piece of paper that has been folded, crumpled, or otherwise distorted. In this project, we are using the scrunched-up paper as a surface onto which we will project the 3-D triangle, in order to see how the projection looks on a non-flat surface.

4. Can a 3-D triangle be projected onto a scrunched-up paper accurately?

It is possible to accurately project a 3-D triangle onto a scrunched-up paper, but the accuracy will depend on the complexity of the scrunched-up paper and the projection method used. Some distortion may occur due to the non-flat surface of the paper.

5. Are there any practical applications for projecting a 3-D triangle onto a scrunched-up paper?

While this project may seem like a simple exercise in geometry and projection, it can have practical applications in fields such as cartography, where maps are often projected onto non-flat surfaces. Additionally, understanding how projections work can be useful in creating 3-D models and graphics.

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