Digital mirror changes you into a painting when you approach
This art project by integrates analysis by a video camera and image sensor to "reflect" the viewer based on their distance to the screen. As they approach, the image changes from a mirror to that of a painting and becomes more washed out as if it was composed with brushstrokes. Although we've seen this kind of thing before, this simple yet elegant way of integrating technology into traditional art forms is becoming something more of an everyday occurrence.
Posted by: stunmonkey on November 11, 2008 at 10:38 AM
While it is true it isn't quite a new idea, its a thoroughly awesome one, and with endless possibilities. Its always nice to see different peoples takes on the concept and the various ways they chose to handle the image manipulation. Way cool stuff.
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While it is true it isn't quite a new idea, its a thoroughly awesome one, and with endless possibilities. Its always nice to see different peoples takes on the concept and the various ways they chose to handle the image manipulation. Way cool stuff.
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