Python Language for Visual Creation
There are some really interesting applications and example code are out there for any Visualists who are looking to dive into Python language. Today, I’ve put together a little list of such applications, I hope that you will find it useful. Feel free to add more links and resources in the comments if you come across any others.
PyCessing
http://www.pycessing.org/index.php
PyCessing is a free software system that lets you create interactive audio-visual applications by programming them in Python. As the name implies, it is very much inspired by Processing. The current system provides easy routines for vector drawing/animation, image processing, audio playback, typography and live input from mouse, keyboard and joystick. Py-cessing runs on Linux, OSX, and MS-Windows.
PyMT
http://pymt.txzone.net/
PyMT is a python module for developing multi-touch enabled media rich applications. Currently the aim is to allow for quick and easy interaction design and rapid prototype development. PyMT is written in Python, based on pyglet toolkit. We are about 10 contributors and ~40000 lines of code (version 0.3).
NodeBox
http://nodebox.net/code/index.php/Home
Create Visual Output with Python Programming Code
NodeBox is a Mac OS X application that lets you create 2D visuals (static, animated or interactive) using Python programming code and export them as a PDF or a QuickTime movie. NodeBox is free and well-documented.
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