Sketches
My sketches are short technical experiments to test out ideas, make modifications on tutorials, and develop new algorithms. Most of the sketches are visual in nature, making use of a new algorithm for motion of elements or experimenting with the display of a certain data set. I release the source code on some of my sketches when I feel it appropriate.
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Mars Climate Sounder Orbital Interface - Summer 2008
A visual interface of sensor level orbital data from the Mars Climate Sounder. Results from the sensor are plotted along the path of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter with color indicating the value of the reading.
A visual interface of sensor level orbital data from the Mars Climate Sounder. Results from the sensor are plotted along the path of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter with color indicating the value of the reading.
WikiMap - Fall 2006
A live mapping of the linking structure of wikipedia articles. Mapping starts with a user search for a particular article, and all of the articles it links to are then revealed around it. The user can continue hopping between articles by clicking the individual nodes.
A live mapping of the linking structure of wikipedia articles. Mapping starts with a user search for a particular article, and all of the articles it links to are then revealed around it. The user can continue hopping between articles by clicking the individual nodes.
Wiggle - Summer 2006
Playing with sin waves and sorting by hue to create dynamically generated paintings which, while ultimately staying the same, continue to animate over time. An experiment in adding texture and movement to a conventional analogous gradient.
Playing with sin waves and sorting by hue to create dynamically generated paintings which, while ultimately staying the same, continue to animate over time. An experiment in adding texture and movement to a conventional analogous gradient.
3D Flash - Summer 2006
Experiments in the third dimension and depth of focus using Macromedia Flash AS1. Originally based on the Kirupa 3D tutorial, I made some modifications using the Flash 8 bitmap filters to add some depth of field effect and apply some radial spin to a test menu.
Experiments in the third dimension and depth of focus using Macromedia Flash AS1. Originally based on the Kirupa 3D tutorial, I made some modifications using the Flash 8 bitmap filters to add some depth of field effect and apply some radial spin to a test menu.
Gravitons and Graviolies - Spring 2006
A visual experiment in creating a cool spherical particle system without needing to simulate the physics required for an orbital system. Using the sin function and some push/pop/rotate functions as well as adjusting the tail length and color creates a mixed system of different particles.
A visual experiment in creating a cool spherical particle system without needing to simulate the physics required for an orbital system. Using the sin function and some push/pop/rotate functions as well as adjusting the tail length and color creates a mixed system of different particles.
Flash Blur Test - Spring 2006
A simple test of the blurring bitmap filter in Flash 8. I later implement this same filter in the Flash 3D sketches to simulate a depth of field effect. It was unavoidable to add an old joke.
A simple test of the blurring bitmap filter in Flash 8. I later implement this same filter in the Flash 3D sketches to simulate a depth of field effect. It was unavoidable to add an old joke.
Force-Directed Positioning Experiment - Fall 2005
My first technical exercise attempt at creating some force directed placement action for future visualization needs. Slight adjustments to the algorithm can result in drastic changes, creating recursive effects in the system causing constant motion.
My first technical exercise attempt at creating some force directed placement action for future visualization needs. Slight adjustments to the algorithm can result in drastic changes, creating recursive effects in the system causing constant motion.
Class Chronology - Summer 2005
A visual history of my undergraduate academic career. Classes are plotted by semester and by class, with the box color indicating the grade received in the class. Boxes are sorted by class, time, or grade, and clicking individual boxes reveals further details about that class.
A visual history of my undergraduate academic career. Classes are plotted by semester and by class, with the box color indicating the grade received in the class. Boxes are sorted by class, time, or grade, and clicking individual boxes reveals further details about that class.
