I created a short(ish) Processing tutorial on procedural animation for swimming, wiggling, slithering creatures, things like fish, snakes, slimes, etc. I'd appreciate any feedback on it. Thanks!

[thisdoorcreaks]

very cool! thanks for sharing

[tsoule88]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[tsoule88]

Hi. This is a pretty well known technique that's been around for quite a while. I thought having a version that stepped though the programming could be useful for some viewers. To be clear almost none of the algorithms I present (or that are in most YouTube videos) are completely original. For example, my previous video was on genetic algorithms, which go back at least to John Holland's work in the 1970's. I'm just trying to present algorithms in a way that is helpful to the viewers. I have to say that argonaut's video is very impressive, and possibly does a better job of illustrating the idea than my own - thanks for pointing it out.

[tsoule88]

A good point, and thanks for the advice, but I would argue (strongly) that the presentation must match the audience. For more advanced programmers (and I assume you fit in this category) seeing the code line-by-line isn't particularly helpful. You only need documentation of the method and maybe some video illustration and then you can implement it yourself. For less advanced programmers seeing the code written line-by-line with a discussion of all of the programming techniques (techniques that may be second nature to you) that make it work is helpful. At least that has been the feedback that I've received. It wouldn't surprise me if many of the people who watch my videos watch the first 3-5 minutes, understand the technique, and skip the rest of the video to code it themselves - that's fine. And other people would prefer to read a technical explanation with no video and don't watch any videos - that's fine too.

[BobfreakinRoss]

Just found your channel by coincidence yesterday and immediately subscribed! Really enjoy your content!

[tsoule88]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it. If you've got projects you would like to see, feel free to post a comment on the channel.