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[Random advice from the internet on starting your project] + If you just want to play around with software, TouchDesigner has a free tier and is very powerful.
by brudgers 2y ago
[Random advice from the internet on starting your project]
+ If you just want to play around with software, TouchDesigner has a free tier and is very powerful.
+ Buy the cheapest "DJ laser projector" and play around programming it using DMX/MIDI.
+ Then you will have a better understanding of your actual interest in programming laser light shows versus your interest in the-idea-of-programming-laser-light-shows.
+ A habit of working on a new adult interest develops over months and years. Having low investment hardware on hand will let your project advance at a natural pace.
Good luck.
- andoando 2y agoThanks. Ive been thinking about the programming interface for this for years now, but up until now I just worked with controlling pixels on a monitor. Im more interested in writing an interface for this than making cool light shows. Programming using preprogrammed effects via DMX is not a bad idea though as a start.
- doctorhandshake 2y agoI second the TouchDesigner advice. Not only is it powerful, it has a large and growing community that is second to none in my experience when it comes to helping out with any question or issue.