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by Jerry2 886 days ago
Since no one else asked... how is this done? Are there any specialized programs for this sort of graphical/visual programming? Or is this just a bunch of Python scripts using 3D/math/plot libs?
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The site actually has some tutorials for creating these sorts of animations with a specific focus on perfectly looping gifs [1]. Looks like it's all done with Processing [2].

[0]: https://bleuje.com/tutorials/ [1]: https://processing.org/

Wow this is suprisingly accessible! How are people incorporating this aside from screensaver? That high contrast LCD screen from playdate would make a brilliant frame for these animations.
You semi-randomly try stuff. Iterate on what's cool (genetic selection).

Also study the code of other animations to learn the general ideas and patterns.

There are specialized programs, but there are also languages like Processing that are often used for computer art. Not sure what was used for these, however.