For anyone who has ever been interested in fusing art and technology but has been afraid to take the step, Golan Levin’s paper, “Computer Vision for Artists and Designers: Pedagogic Tools and Techniques for Novice Programmers,” is an awakening. It basically says: “Hey, you don’t need to be a tech whiz to play with computer vision. Come investigate!”It aims to dismantle the stigma associated with technology and demonstrate how it can be an interesting and easy tool for designers and artists.
In the past, computer vision was a high-tech field only utilized by the military or for severe scientific applications. But Levin demonstrates that it’s no longer exclusive to specialists. Artists are now utilizing computer vision to create amazing and interactive works of art because of more affordable devices, quicker computers, and an online community of shared code.
This paper made me think about broader issues, such as the responsible use of technology in art and privacy considerations. While it’s exciting to see how far technology can take art, it’s also critical to consider the effects of our creations.
To conclude I would like to end with two questions for reflection-
- How can artists ensure that their use of computer vision respects individuals’ privacy?
- What influence will designers and artists have on how society perceives and uses this technology going forward?
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