Creative Reading Reflection – Computer Vision for Artists and Designers:
This article talks about computer vision, which helps computers understand pictures and videos using special math rules (algorithms). In the past, only experts and the military used it, but now regular people and artists can use it too, thanks to better software. It talks about examples like Videoplace and Sorting Daemon, these examples demonstrate how computer vision can be used in creative and thought-provoking ways to engage with audiences and address social issues.
In the second part of the article, it talks about simple computer vision techniques that beginners can use. These techniques include things like detecting motion, figuring out if something is there, and using brightness to find objects. These techniques are like the basic building blocks for making interactive systems that react to people or things in videos.
And it’s crucial to think about the physical environment when working with computer vision. It talks about how things like good lighting, using special lights, reflective markers, and picking the right camera parts can make computer vision work better.
A real-life example I can think of computer vision is Self-driving Cars. Also known as autonomous vehicles, they use computer vision technology along with many sensors like cameras, LiDAR, radar, and GPS to understand and drive safely in their surroundings which also count as the physical environment of the car.
Mid-Term Progress:
My idea so far is baesd on an interactive digital collage artwork centered around a female portrait. Users would have the opportunity to add elements to the portrait, such as changing the color of the eyes, selecting different noses, or altering the mouth. These interactive dimensions could allow users to personalize and customize the artwork according to their preferences. The objective of creating a fun artwork that helps individuals express themselves and enjoy the creative process is a commendable goal. While the idea is still in its conceptual stage, it holds the potential to become an enjoyable and expressive digital art experience, especially if you continue to develop and refine it further.
This was last week when I wasn’t sure of the idea yet:
Code Design:
I still wish to attain the collage-style effect of pictures blending into each other, and I still aim to incorporate this into my project somehow
As of now, I think its better to start the project with the instructions page, even though proffesor Michael advised to start with thats hardest, but I dont think i can do that personsally. i can start with the first page and carry on with the rest.
- At least one shape – Most probaby added in the artwork to create a a even further collage style or added in the intsutrctions page not sure yet.
- At least one image – Main portrait would be images, multiple images will be added to my project.
- At least one sound – background music to give a vibe of a painter creating a portrait.
What I find Frightening:
I havent started with the main point of the project which is the portrait, but I do think thats the part where ill be struggling the most and as well the saving file output which will finalize the portrait, as im adding concepts and ideas that I havent done before, I have yet to look at videos to explain the ideas. In order to overcome this, I plan to attend an office hour with Proffesor Michael, and research concepts and ideas of how I can implement them.