And on the seventh day he spoke: Ye shall use CosmicPainter!

defiant

Just stumbled over this really really cool application. It's called CosmicPainter (Download) and is primary a painting app.



But there's a catch. The canvas rotates. Yep. You can make the coolest paintings you never thought they'd be possible.

Example:



And now imagine this rotating at high speed.



Oh, and before I forget to tell you: It's addictive. Be safe!

crazychester

Ugh! I found this one a couple of days ago too. Time Waster of the Month!



But how do you get it so symmetrical. Mine are always a bit wonky. Mind you I've only tried it out using the trackpad; maybe a mouse gives better control. I want to make those perfect Spirograph ones too but I just can't seem to get the hang of it.

akumulator

It's fun.



Thanks.

moogs

It is both fun and a potentially colosal waste of time... I like it.

defiant

Quote:

Originally posted by crazychester

But how do you get it so symmetrical. Mine are always a bit wonky.

I have a mouse, that may be a big factor. Also, try to play with the rotation speed. If you get it correct, you can just slowly come near the center, and it will make the best pictures!

crazychester

Quote:

Originally posted by Defiant

I have a mouse, that may be a big factor. Also, try to play with the rotation speed. If you get it correct, you can just slowly come near the center, and it will make the best pictures!

OK I'll try it with a mouse later. Are you saying slow rotation speed or move the mouse slowly. I seem to get better symmetry with fast rotation.

defiant

Slowly move the mouse. And hey, maybe you can show us what you all did. Just use Imageshack for hosting, and post a small image here. So we can see what y'all have done with it.