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Re:Random Animations by Jerry2 on Thursday January 18, 2024 @06:36PM (#39049514)
Since no one else asked... how is this done? Are there any specialized programs for this sort of graphical/visual programming? Or is this just a bunch of Python scripts using 3D/math/plot libs?
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Re:Random Animations by rustypotato on Thursday January 18, 2024 @07:05PM (#39049827)
The site actually has some tutorials for creating these sorts of animations with a specific focus on perfectly looping gifs [1]. Looks like it's all done with Processing [2].

[0]: https://bleuje.com/tutorials/ [1]: https://processing.org/

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Re:Random Animations by wraptile on Thursday January 18, 2024 @11:07PM (#39051456)
Wow this is suprisingly accessible! How are people incorporating this aside from screensaver? That high contrast LCD screen from playdate would make a brilliant frame for these animations.
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Re:Random Animations by mcphage on Thursday January 18, 2024 @06:48PM (#39049644)
There are specialized programs, but there are also languages like Processing that are often used for computer art. Not sure what was used for these, however.
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Re:Random Animations by juggertao on Friday January 19, 2024 @12:13AM (#39051803)
You semi-randomly try stuff. Iterate on what's cool (genetic selection).

Also study the code of other animations to learn the general ideas and patterns.

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