Mesmerizing collection of web animations by Glen Murphy
May 27, 2008 – 9:22 am
A collection of elegantly programmed computer animations using web based technologies
Glen Murphy’s website, bodytag.org, has a gallery of creative graphical programming exercises that generate amazing animations and computer generated artwork. His work has been presented in various exhibitions across the globe.
Some of the notable web-based animations
- europa – playful animation of two skaters on a rink http://bodytag.org/europa/
- esite – java based random drawing http://bodytag.org/esite/
- blisk – relaxing wave-like animation http://bodytag.org/blisk
- pingtron – random zen-like ping instrument http://bodytag.org/pingtron/
- maya3 – simple single line spirograph http://bodytag.org/maya3/
- matcode – matrix like grid that you can manipulate with your mouse http://www.bodytag.org/matcode/
- life1 – simple animated line draw figure http://bodytag.org/life1/
- 3dtest2 – mouse controlled animated 3d (VML) grid http://bodytag.org/3dtest2/
- dive – simply titled ‘dive’ apropo http://bodytag.org/dive/
Glen also provides the code for some of the samples above for your geekiness curiousity.
Additionally, Glen also has a collection of really cool projects he has developed or is in development.
- ducttape – for gamers, this duct tapes flashlight to doom3 http://ducttape.glenmurphy.com/
- movin gmap – adds a live map interface from your GPS and google maps. http://gmap.glenmurphy.com/
- freelook – control your mouse pointer using your head http://freelook.org/
- augmented reality – creative DIY method of creating augmented reality http://bodytag.org/augment1/
Glen Murphy has transformed the cold code of computer programming into artwork that people around the world has viewed and appreciated in various exhibitions. His advanced and creative knowledge of technology and appreciation of art has bridged the gap between the two for the masses to enjoy.