Pyramid built by UFO

Using matrix transformations and light to create ufo building pyramid.
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Updated 14 Dec 2010

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I created this in Spring 2009 for an image processing course.
I start with an sphere, use some matrix transformations to give it the shape of a saucer. Then, I use different lighting settings to give it a metal look. Finally, I use different camera settings and transformations to make it spin.
After that, I cover the figure with a black image and do the above, once more.
Finally, I create some cubes and a pyramid and use some translation and rotation matrices to make the UFO pick-up the blocks and put them on top of the pyramid.
This is a good project if you want to know more about graphics.

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Gustavo Orellana (2026). Pyramid built by UFO (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/29712-pyramid-built-by-ufo), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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Created with R2008a
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Version Published Release Notes
1.0.0.0