[eu-gene] Flash, Max/MSP/Jiter, C++? + generative art

[dave griffiths]

On Fri, 2005-09-09 at 18:09, douglas irving repetto wrote:
> http://processing.org/
> 
> 
> would be a great place to start!

If your looking to write code, I'd recommend processing too - it's based
on java, so the skills you learn are directly transferable to learning a
language like C++ later on. There are loads of examples out there - and
it's infinitely cheaper than max/msp :) 

> 
> 
> >I'm an art student in atlanta and I'm researching generative art for 
> >an independent study this semester.
> >
> >I basically need advice about resources where I can learn about 
> >different mathematical patterns and concepts and get access to 
> >equations that I might be able to reproduce in a strict or altered 
> >fashion within Max/MSP/Jitter or Flash.  Also considering 
> >programming something new in C++.
> >
> >Any good open-source sites?
> >
> >I'm interested in self-organizing systems, emergent patterns, etc. I 
> >could go in several directions with this research:
> >
> >1. Reproduce existing structures (fractals etc etc) within a new 
> >context, using imagery etc to add concrete concept to abstract forms
> >
> >2. Remap existing mathematical patterns that often result in still 
> >2-d images into time-based (video, animation) imagery.
> >
> >3. Starting with research into mathematical systems, transform the 
> >research I discover into an interactive piece with content beyond 
> >the abstract.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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