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SUMMARY:pyGANDALF - An open-source Geometric, ANimation, Directed, Algorit
 hmic, Learning Framework for Computer Graphics
DESCRIPTION:Educator's Forum\n\nJohn Petropoulos and Manos Kamarianakis (O
 RamaVR, University of Crete); Antonis Protopsaltis (ORamaVR, University of
  Western Macedonia); and George Papagiannakis (ORamaVR, University of Cret
 e)\n\nIn computer graphics (CG) education, the challenge of finding modern
 , versatile tools is significant, particularly when integrating both legac
 y and advanced technologies. Traditional frameworks, often reliant on soli
 d, yet outdated APIs like OpenGL, limit the exploration of cutting-edge gr
 aphics techniques. To address this, we introduce pyGANDALF, a unique, ligh
 tweight, open-source CG framework built on three pillars: Entity-Component
 -System (ECS) architecture, Python programming, and WebGPU integration. Th
 is combination sets pyGANDALF apart by providing a streamlined ECS design 
 with an editor layer, compatibility with WebGPU for state-of-the-art featu
 res like compute and ray tracing pipelines, and a programmer-friendly Pyth
 on environment. The framework supports modern features, such as Physically
  Based Rendering (PBR) capabilities and integration with Universal Scene D
 escription (USD) formats, making it suitable for both educational demonstr
 ations and real-world applications. Evaluations by expert users confirmed 
 that pyGANDALF effectively balances ease of use with advanced functionalit
 y, preparing students for contemporary CG development challenges.\n\nRegis
 tration Category: Enhanced Access, Full Access, Full Access Supporter\n\nL
 anguage Format: English Language\n\nSession Chair: Miho Aoki (University o
 f Alaska Fairbanks, ACM SIGGRAPH)
URL:https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/program/?id=edu_101&sess=sess298
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