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Nature of Code

06.03.09

Mr. Miyagi’s Fly Catch Camera Vision, Nature of Code | (0)
In Nature of Code, we learned how to regulate entropy and imitate the physical world. I seized this opportunity to realize the Miyagi Fly Catch that I begun during 4-in-4. The game is played with real, untethered chopsticks. The tips are painted a neon color in order for your webcam to be able to differentiate the sticks from the other objects in the frame. Mr. Miyagi’s right arm follows your tracked chopsticks across the screen during your pursuit of the rendered housefly. Here are some pictures from ITP's Spring Show. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="333" caption="Calibrating the color tracking. ...
02.26.09

All-nighture of Code Nature of Code | (0)
Syed & I worked together to try to use Pendulum chaos to create a realistic and attractive flight pattern for our fly. Here's the patch (click here) Double-Pendelum (trying to attain values).
02.19.09

Hmm, You Beginna Luck! Nature of Code | (0)
During 4-in-4 I started a "Catch the Fly" game, inspired by the Karate Kid. Using the capture class, I have the webcam color tracking one chopstick. For the midterm project, I want to redesign the fly so it is more natural in appearance, but more importantly, movements & flight pattern. There are so many interesting aspects of the fly, but the wing movement and texture is what I'll start with. Ideally I'll have separate states, so the fly can walk around when it's not flying. Maybe a hover state for when it senses food. Another effect could modify sound on ...