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Creative Coding: Generative Art, Data visualization, Interaction Design, Resources.
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Books
- Learning Modern 3D Graphics Programming - Series of tutorials on using OpenGL to do graphical rendering.
- Graphics Shaders: Theory and Practice - Introduction to shader programming in general, but focusing on the GLSL shading language.
- Generative Art: A Practical Guide - Practical guide using Processing.
- Generative Design - Visualize, Program, and Create with Processing.
- Programming Design Systems - Practical introduction to the new foundations of graphic design.
- openFrameworks Essentials - openFrameworks beginner Guide for programmer, visual artist, or designer.
- Algorithms for Visual Design Using the Processing Language - Experiment with design problems to create 3D animations, GUIs, and more.
- Foundation HTML5 Animation with JavaScript - Everything you need to know to create animation using the HTML5 canvas.
- Playing with chaos - Programming Fractals and Strange Attractors in JavaScript.
- Real-Time Rendering - Learn how to use modern techniques to generate synthetic three-dimensional images in a fraction of a second.
- Physics for JavaScript Games, Animation, and Simulations - Teaches JavaScript programmers how to incorporate real physics into their HTML5 games, animations, and simulations.
- Math for Programmers - Book teaches you to solve mathematical problems in code.
- Ray Tracing in One Weekend - Mini book about Ray Tracing.
- Processing 2: Creative Programming Cookbook - Guides you to explore the Processing environment using practical and useful recipes.
- Generative Art: A Practical Guide - Practical guide using Processing.
- Data-driven Graphic Design - Creative Coding for Visual Communication.
Online Books
- Learn OpenGL - Extensive tutorial resource for learning Modern OpenGL.
- OpenGL Tutorial - Site dedicated to tutorials for OpenGL 3.3 and later.
- Open.gl - Guide that teach you the basics of using OpenGL.
- Pixel Shaders - Interactive Introduction to Graphics Programming.
- Graphics Programming Projects - Book about 3D computational graphics by Morgan McGuire.
- The Book of Shaders - Step-by-step guide through the abstract and complex universe of fragment shaders.
Tools
- Visual Programming Languages
  - Pure Data - platform] - Open source visual programming language for multimedia.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - vvvv - Hybrid visual/textual live-programming environment for easy prototyping and development.
  - NodeBox - Cross-platform, node-based GUI for efficient data visualizations and generative design.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - tooll - Open source tool for creating interactive 3d content and animations.
  - XOD - platform] - Open source visual programming language and environment for microcontroller-based projects.
  - Synopsis - A suite of open source software for computational cinematography.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
  - i-score - platform] - Interactive sequencer to control creative coding libraries and toolkits.
- Frameworks • Libraries • Ecosystems
  - HYPE - platform] - HYPE_processing, is a collection of classes that performs heavy lifting tasks while using a minimal amount of code writing.
  - PixelKit - Open source, live graphics, Swift framework, powered by Metal.
  - OPENRNDR - platform] - Open source library for creative coding written in Kotlin.
  - Phaser - platform] - HTML5 framework for building games, uses both a Canvas and WebGL renderer.
  - Cinder - platform] - Open source library for professional-quality creative coding in C++.
  - Unity - Game engine, but useful for creative coding and installations.
  - PlayCanvas - platform] - Open source, realtime collaborative WebGL engine.
  - hg_sdf - platform] - GLSL library for building signed distance functions.
- Online
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadertoy - Build and share shaders with the world and get inspired.
  - GLSLbin - Fragment shader sandbox with support for glslify.
  - Shdr Editor - Online shader editor.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Vertexshaderart - Online shader editor and gallery.
  - GlslEditor - Simple WebGL Fragment Shader Editor.
  - P5.js Editor - Online web editor for P5.js.
  - Turtletoy - Minimalistic API and online showcase for generative code. (Javascript)
  - ShaderGif - Open source home for art made with code (WebGL1/2, JavaScript Canvas & P5.js).
  - P5LIVE - p5.js live-coding environment.
  - NEORT - Digital art platform for creative coders (Fragment Shader, Javascript Canvas).
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - CodePen - Show case of advanced techniques with editable source code.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
  - Shadershop - Interface for programming GPU shaders.
- Other
  - basil.js - Scripting (JS) in InDesign for designers and artists in the spirit of Processing.
  - Syphon - Allows applications to share frames with one another in realtime.
- Hardware
  - Arduino - Open source microcontroller kits for building digital devices and interactive objects.
  - Raspberry Pi - Small single-board computers.
  - Puck.js - Open source JavaScript microcontroller you can program wirelessly.
  - AxiDraw - Simple, modern, and precise pen plotter.
  - Teensy - USB-based microcontroller development system.
  - Tessel - Easy to use microcontroller that runs JavaScript.
- Sound Programming Languages
  - TidalCycles - Domain specific language for live coding of pattern.
  - Csound - A sound and music computing system.
  - Orca - Live coding environment to quickly create procedural sequencers.
- Web Programming • Libraries
  - Paper.js - The swiss army knife of vector graphics scripting.
  - p5.js - JavaScript library that starts with the original goal of Processing.
  - Pts.js - JavaScript library for visualization and creative-coding.
  - Fabric.js - Javascript canvas library, SVG-to-canvas parser.
  - OpenJSCAD - Programmatic 3D modeling in JavaScript.
  - Two.js - Two-dimensional drawing api geared towards modern web browsers.
  - ClayGL - WebGL graphic library for building scalable Web3D applications.
  - css-doodle - A web component for drawing patterns with CSS.
- Projection Mapping • VJing
  - VDMX - Realtime multimedia performance application.
  - Resolume - Mixing of digital video and effects in a realtime.
Courses
- Create 3D Graphics in JS Using WebGL - Get started creating content with WebGL without any frameworks.
- Learn HTML5 Graphics and Animation - Introduction to the canvas 2D drawing API.
- Interactive Computer Graphics - Computer graphics course from Coursera.
- Kadenze Creative Coding - Selection of Kadenze courses covering p5.js, TensorFlow, Max/Jitter, and ChucK.
- Think. Create. Code - EDX course to learn programming with ProcessingJS.
- Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps - Coursera course on creative coding with processing.
- Imaginary Institute - Learn how to create gorgeous interactive graphics.
- Future Learn: Creative Coding - Use computer programming as a creative discipline to generate sounds, images, animations and more.
- Intro to JS: Drawing & Animation - Use JavaScript and the ProcessingJS library to create drawings and animations.
- Advanced JS: Natural Simulations - Combine JS, ProcessingJS, and mathematical concepts to simulate nature in your programs
- Interactive Data Visualization with Processing - Learn how to read, map, and illustrate data with Processing.
- Programming Data Visualizations: A Coding Toolkit for Processing - Join information designer Nicholas Felton in the world of Processing.
- Introduction to Data Visualization - Join Nicholas Felton for a smart, comprehensive, and inspiring intro to data visualization.
- Programming Graphics I - Graphics-II-Generative-Art-Animation/388564917), [3](https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Programming-Graphics-III-Painting-with-Sound/738981508?) - Learn generative art and Processing with art with Joshua Davis.
- Creative Coding with Canvas & WebGL - Workshop by Matt DesLauriers. that teaches you about generative art, interactive animations, 3D graphics, and shaders.
Learning Resources
- Talks
  - Inigo Quilez Live - Collection of live coding videos by Íñigo Quílez.
  - There is also canvas - Bruno Imbrizi go through the use of canvas for creative coding at WebExpo 2016. Interactive slides [here](https://brunoimbrizi.github.io/webexpo-2016/dist/).
  - Draw. Move. Fail. Repeat. - Slides by [@williamapan](https://twitter.com/williamapan) from his Creative developer workshop at Gobelins.
  - How We Do This Shit - Talk on how tech-based artists do this financially.
  - Poetic Computation - Inspiring talk by Zach Lieberman.
  - Generative Machines - FITC talk by Matt DesLauriers about his passion for generative art.
  - Intro to WebGL Slides - Intro to WebGL with three.js.
- Quick References • Cheatsheets
  - OpenGL Shading Language - Khronos Group GLSL wiki.
  - OpenGL 4.3 Reference Card - PDF Reference Card for the OpenGL 4.3 API.
  - The newbie's PBR Cheat Sheet - Short and sweet visual overview on PBR.
  - PixelSpirit - GLSL library on the back of tarot cards, for learning and reference.
  - The Book of Shaders Glossary - Shader glossary by theme.
  - gltut glossary pages: 1 - OpenGL 3D programming glossary.
  - Procedural Patterns And Noises - Collection of procedural patterns and procedural noises.
  - Three.js Reference - Reference from the Udacity Interactive 3D Graphics course.
  - Visual Noises - Visualize noise algorithms in 1D and 2D.
  - Trigonoparty - Simple trigonometry visualisation.
  - Canvas Cheatsheet - Quick and visual canvas cheatsheet.
  - WebGL Cheatsheet - WebGL 1.0 API reference card.
  - Glossary of Computer Graphics - Glossary of terms relating computer graphics.
  - GLSL Reference Guide - OpenGL Shading Language quick reference guide.
  - docs.GL - Improvement of the official OpenGL documentation.
- Interactive
  - SDF Tutorial 1: box & balloon - Shadertoy tutorial on raytracing.
  - HOWTO: Ray Marching - Shadertoy tutorial on Ray Marching.
  - Raymarch Tutorial2 - Shadertoy raymarch tutorial.
  - GLSL 2D Tutorials - Shadertoy GLSL 2D Tutorial.
  - Let's Make A Ray Marcher - Interactive Shader-Toy on writing a ray marcher.
  - Raymarching - Interactive Shader-Toy raymarching tutorial.
- Articles • Tutorials
  - Introduction to shaders - Part 1 of an introduction to shaders using threejs.
  - Three.js 101 - Introduction to three.js from a creative coder perspective.
  - Experimenting with Three.js shaders and the ShaderMaterial - Introduction to custom mesh shader materials.
  - lwjgl: Shaders - Shader tutorial in the context of lwjgl-basics.
  - Shaders: A primer - A primer on shaders.
  - Shaders: Second stage - The second part to the previous.
  - Ray Marching and Signed Distance Functions - Introduction to ray tracing.
  - FBO particles - Article about FBO/GPGPU particles by @nicoptere.
  - Ray marching (with THREE.js) - Article about ray marching with three.js by @nicoptere.
  - Custom shaders with Three.JS - Introduction to custom shaders, uniforms, textures and lighting in three.js.
  - Sun and Black Cat - Articles on shaders and other computer graphics related topics.
  - WebGL Tutorials - Website with a really good collection of WebGL tutorials.
  - Generating Geometry: 1 - geometry-part-2-going-3d), [3](http://codepen.io/mcdorli/post/generating-geometry-part-3-getting-spherical) - Beginner introduction on how to create geometry object.
  - Three.js sine animation - Learn how to add sine waves to a circle with three.js. ([oF version](http://www.pshkvsky.com/gif2code/sinewaves-animation-tutorial-openframeworks/))
  - Into Vertex Shaders - Series of tutorials about WebGL, Three.js, and Three.bas.
  - The Spaces of WebGL - Brief overview over the different coordinate systems through out the 3D graphics pipeline.
  - WebGL Workshop - Short and sweet online introduction to WebGL.
  - THREE.js & instanced geometry - Fluffy predator with three.js and instanced geometry.
  - Beautifully Animate Points with WebGL and regl - How to create GPGPU particles with regl.
  - Particles in a Simplex Noise Flow Field - Perlin noise flow field tutorial.
  - Flow Fields, Part 1 - 101.com/blog/2017/10/28/flow-fields-part-ii/) - Introduction to flow fields also known as vector fields.
  - Graphics for Games - Introduction to 3D graphics programming including shaders, math post-processing etc. from Newcastle University.
  - An Interactive Introduction to WebGL and three.js - Slides from the SIGGRAPH 2017 WebGL workshop.
  - How to Start Learning Computer Graphics Programming - Advice and thoughts on how to get started by Eric Arnebäck.
  - HTML Canvas Deep Dive - Profound introduction to the canvas API.
  - 31 days of Canvas tutorials - Collection of canvas tutorials by Seb Lee-Delisle.
  - Pen Plotter Art & Algorithms Part 1 - plotter-2) - How to use the AxiDraw pen plotter with JavaScript.
  - COSMOS - An end-to-end tutorial on the design, programming and launch of an app using C4.
  - Particle Physics - Particle physics explained.
  - Visualizing Algorithms - Looks at the use of visualization to understand, explain and debug algorithms.
  - Shepherding random numbers - Tiny guide to shepherding random numbers.
  - Amit’s Game Programming Information - Collection of resources on stuff like path-finding, Ai, math etc.
  - Smooth minimum - Article about the smooth based primitive union.
  - Modeling with distance functions - Collection of distance functions in one centralized place.
  - Tips to Improve Your Generative Artwork - Tips to make your art look better.
  - Working With Color in Generative Art - Tips on how to get color right.
  - Generating Geometry: 1 - geometry-part-2-going-3d), [3](http://codepen.io/mcdorli/post/generating-geometry-part-3-getting-spherical) - Beginner introduction on how to create geometry object.
- Videos
  - Modern OpenGL 3.0+ Tutorials - YouTube playlist about modern OpenGL.
Math
- Other
  - Algebra rules - The most useful rules of basic algebra.
  - Immersive Math - Fully interactive linear algebra.
  - Formul Animations - The principles of painting with maths.
  - Math for Motion - Visualization of different motion equations.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Perlin Noise - Perlin noise explained in detail.
  - Vector Math for 3D Computer Graphics - Tutorial on vector algebra and matrix algebra from the viewpoint of computer graphics.
  - Desmos - Graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, explore transformations, and much more.
  - Sketching with Math and Quasi Physics - Beautiful and visual introduction to math and quasi physics.
  - Matrix Math and You - High level introduction to matrices.
  - Maths & trigonometry cheat sheet for 2D & 3D games - Maths cheat-sheet for 2D and 3D game-makers.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Making Things With Maths - Talk by Steven Wittens about bezier curves, procedural generation, physics engines and fractals.
  - MyPhysicsLab - Interactive real-time physics simulations, with formulars and code.
  - Intuitive Math - Explanations of fields like Linear Algebra and Geometry designed to help you develop a visual intuition for what is going on.
  - Linear Interpolation - Introduction to linear interpolation (also known as mix/lerp).
  - Practical use of Vector Math in Games - In-depth article on vectors for game math.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
  - Tiny 3D - The smallest possible perspective engine on a 2D canvas.
Communities
- Other
  - realtimevfx.com - Real Time VFX Community.
  - Pass The Pen - A community of front-end developers who build collaborative creative coding projects on CodePen.
- Subreddits
  - r/creativecoding - Sharing and discussing the use of computer programming as a creative discipline.
  - r/raytraycing - Subreddit on raytracing.
  - r/opengl - News and discussion about OpenGL on all platforms.
  - r/graphicsprogramming - Subreddit on graphics programming.
  - r/processing - Subreddit on Processing.
  - r/shaders - Subreddit on shaders.
  - r/proceduralgeneration - Subreddit on procedural generation.
  - r/MachineLearning - Subreddit on machine learning.
- Slack
  - Creative-Dev Slack - Creative Development Slack.
  - Generative Art Slack - Generative Art Slack.
  - Creative Coding - Creative Coding Slack.
  - openFrameworks - openFrameworks Slack.
Machine learning • Computer Vision • Ai
- Other
  - ml4a - Machine learning for artists.
  - Tesseract.js - Pure Javascript Multilingual OCR.
  - TensorFlow - Open source software library for machine intelligence.
  - ConvNetJS - Deep Learning in your browser.
  - Wekinator - Allows anyone to use machine learning.
  - CreativeAi.net - Space to share creative Ai projects.
  - Hello TensorFlow - Fully commented TensorFlow.js demo.
  - ml5.js - Friendly machine learning for the web.
  - Model Zoo - Discover open source deep learning code and pretrained models.
  - ModelDepot - Platform for discovering, sharing, and discussing easy to use and pre-trained machine learning models.
  - TensorFlow.js - JavaScript library for training and deploying ML models in the browser and on Node.js.
Inspiration
- Other
  - Dwitter - Social network for short JavaScript demos.
  - Inspiring Online - Open source micro blog about inspiring and creative works published online.
  - Raven Kwok - Tumblr by visual artist Raven Kwok.
  - Bees & Bombs - Tumblr with gifs by Dave.
  - W:BLUT Inspiration - Collection of gifs, links and images by W:Blut.
Events
- Other
  - Eyeo Festival - Bring together creative coders, data designers and creators working at the intersection of data, art and technology.
  - Node - An open platform for the exchange on culture, arts and technology.
  - Curated Creative Events - Hand-picked design, code, art, fashion and maker events.
  - NextArt Night - Inspiring people through creative uses of tech.
  - GROW - The Parisian rendez-vous for creative coders, GROW is about opening new possibilities in digital creation.
Museums • Galleries
- Other
  - Technorama, Zurich/Switzerland - Technorama allows hands-on experiences of hundreds of natural phenomena and technology.
Schools • Workshops
- Other
  - School for Poetic Computation - School in New York that explore the intersections of code, design, hardware and theory.
  - Residencies, Fellowships, Summer Schools - Huge list of residencies, fellowships and summer schools around the world (Navigate with the bottom left tabs).
Blogs • Websites
- Other
  - bit-101.com - Blog by Keith Peters, specialised in creative coding.
  - adriancourrèges.com - Blog of software engineer Adrian Courrèges. Articles about game graphics studies etc.
  - syntopia - Blog about generative art and systems, by Mikael Hvidtfeldt Christensen.
  - songho.ca - Home of Song Ho Ahn, with a good collection of tutorials on OpenGL and math.
  - simonschreibt.de - Game art tricks, design tricks by Simon schreibt.
  - sighack.com - Blog about generative art algorithms and techniques, by Manohar Vanga.
Related
- Other
  - Awesome opengl - Curated list of awesome OpenGL libraries, debuggers and resources.
  - Awesome webgl - Curated list of awesome WebGL libraries, resources and much more.
  - Awesome canvas - Curated list of awesome HTML5 canvas with examples, related articles and posts.
  - Awesome audio visualization - Curated list about Audio Visualization.
  - Awesome computer vision - Curated list of awesome computer vision resources.
  - Magic tools - Curated list of game development resources to make magic happen.
  - Link collection of ray marching on the GPU - Curated list from 2013.

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