Lazy Guy
Lazy Guy (Lazy EAMIR) is an interactive music system for composition and performance. Using a webcam, Lazy Guy tracks a color chosen by the user by clicking on the first window. This color is then tracked and visually displayed in the second window. The orientation of the tracked color will determine the pitch and velocity of a MIDI tone generator much like a Theremin. Lazy Guy differs from a Theremin in that the user may select from a bank of tones to play enabling Lazy Guy to perform in various keys on the fly. Lazy Guy is best performed with a laser pointer, hence the name "Lazy [laser]" Guy color to be tracked.
This project was developed by V.J. Manzo, PhD and is available here. More information on EAMIR is available here.
Hardware:
- A webcam such as a Logitech or built-in iSight (iMac, etc.) Camera.
Software:
- Download Lazy Guy software for Mac and PC here
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Demonstration:
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