The Browser as a Modular, Networked Video Synthesizer
summary
Hydra runs in the browser and actually wires video sources into a modular signal graph: Hydra editor uses WebRTC and an npm module called RTC patch Bay to route cameras, windows, livestreams (Times Square, aquarium), maps and canvas between peers. GLSL shaders run on the GPU, four virtual outputs can be blended or used for recursive feedback to produce fluid-like reaction diffusion and kaleidoscopes. The system supports live coding, a Twitter bot that opens sketches, and the patching model inspired by the Sandin image processor reliably produces complex real-time visuals.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:34What is Hydra
- 1:16Satellite Arts
- 2:01Immersive Place
- 4:07WebRTC
- 5:31Analog Video Synthesizer
- 8:19Initial Experiment
- 24:22Feedback Loop
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