Data + Design Project

Snail Trail: An Animated Laser Sculpture

Monday 09.24.2012 , Posted by

It’s a surprising story of cultural evolution, one which travels a loop and comes back to its origin. Philipp Artus has created two beautiful animations, both titled Snail Trail, which follow the evolution of a snail as it invents the wheel, goes on an exciting evolving journey and returns to its terrestrial beginnings. This isn’t any normal animation though: Artus tells the captivating story using deceivingly simple wire-frame illustrations and a complex laser for illuminating the scene. [Read more...]

Looks Like a Bright Future: Open Source Laser Projection

Friday 12.31.2010 , Posted by

The fine people over at Marcansoft.com have generously created a new open-source set of software called OpenLase to control DIY laser projectors in real time… and the results are top-notch.

Using an audio card to control the lasers movement, the applications for this software are almost limitless. Below you will find videos showing experimentation with real time gaming, audio visualization and even an interactive 3D harp that is playable, all displayed by a $270 projector.

As of yet there is no documentation for the software, but should there be enough interest there is the possibility that a manual or at least support will be offered. To find out more about this project or to get your own copy, check out marcansoft.com.
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