OpenFrameworks
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| openFrameworks | |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Zachary Lieberman, Theo Watson |
| Latest release | 0.5 "pre-release" |
| Written in | C++ |
| OS | Cross-platform |
| Genre | Application framework |
| License | LGPL |
| Website | http://openframeworks.cc |
openFrameworks is a free application framework designed for "creative coding". OpenFrameworks is written in C++ and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It is developed and maintained by Zachary Lieberman and Theo Watson.
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[edit] History
According to its authors, openFrameworks was developed:
(for) folks using computers for creative, artistic expression, and who would like low level access to the data inside of media in order manipulate, analyze or explore. That audience we felt was significantly underserved by the current crop of C++ libraries. openFrameworks FAQ, http://www.openframeworks.cc/faq
[edit] Related Projects
Its emphasis on "creative" uses draws parallels to Processing, but openFrameworks is geared more towards advanced users and performance-critical applications as opposed to Processing's "introductory" nature.
The authors also compare openFrameworks to OGRE, Irrlicht, SDL, and wxWidgets (formerly wxWindows).
[edit] License
openFrameworks itself is released under the LGPL. Libraries used by the framework each have their own license, but none are included if they are non-free.openFrameworks FAQ
[edit] Real-World Projects
Notable projects created with openFrameworks:
- graffiti analysis project by Evan Roth
- audio space by Theodore Watson
- drawn by Zach Lieberman
- colors by Cory Arcangel
- re-gaze by Chris Sugrue
- L.A.Z.E.R. Tag by Theo Watson/Graffiti Research Lab
- Magic Torch by Alberto García, Julio Obellerio, Martín Nadal and Alberto Cortés
- Memento by Jeldrik Schmuch and Ulrike Gollner
- Le Sacre du Printemps by the Ars Electronica Futurelab, Chris Sugrue, and Matthias Bauer
[edit] External links
- openFrameworks.cc
- openFrameworks forum -- traditionally the best place for questions & announcements
- openFrameworks wiki
