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February 7, 2019

Creative Technology Weekly #16

#16 - February 8, 2019                                                                                              Read it in your browser

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Hello! 👋


Pretty interesting mix of resources this week, using technologies like blockchain and real-time motion graphics in ways I'd never thought of, as well as some cool tools to create interactive browser experiences! 🎉

Hope you enjoy!

Charlie

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Projects


 

Real time motion graphics to redefine the aesthetics of juggling
Who would have thought you could mix juggling and technology? Turns out, it looks pretty cool!



Buttchain
This art project uses blockchain to record every time someone takes a seat, creating an immutable ledger that traces its lifetime. It aims at making blockchain easier to understand by applying it to something a little less serious.


Laser sound equalizer
This project uses lasers and an Arduino to make a physical sound equalizer!


Tools



Depth-index
A JavaScript package that turns z-index into physically realistic depth, using PoseNet face tracking.



Blotter.js
A JavaScript API for drawing unconventional text effects on the web.


Tutorials


 
How to make VR experiences on the web
Video series by Josh Marinacci from Mozilla on how to use JavaScript to create webVR projects.

Simulating blobs of fluid
Tutorial on how to implement the double density relaxation algorithm using JavaScript and Three.js.


Text distortion effects using Blotter.js
This tutorial explains how to use Blotter.js to create interactive distorted text effects.


Other



Storytelling with data
The latest episode of this podcast is about learning dataviz, where experts answer questions and share tips about improving your dataviz skills.



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