Syphon Camera Feed with Delay

This project captures live video from a camera and introduces a delay effect using frame buffers. It allows for the real-time blending of buffered video frames with the live feed and supports multiple buffer loops for different delay intervals.

Features

• Captures live video feed from a camera (e.g., iPhone camera).
• Creates a delay effect by buffering video frames.
• Supports multiple buffers to create different delay loops.
• Blends buffered frames with the live video feed.
• Publishes the video stream using the Syphon Metal Server.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or later
• macOS (required for Syphon functionality)

Steps

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/syphon-camera-delay.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd syphon-camera-delay

3. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. macOS users: Install the Syphon Python library:

   pip install syphon-python

   • Syphon Python Library Documentation

Usage

1. Connect your camera (e.g., iPhone) to your computer.

2. Run the script:

   python syphon_camera_feed.py

3. The live camera feed will start with the configured delay and buffering effects.

4. Press q to quit the application.

Parameters

• buffer_count: Set the number of buffers to create for different delay loops. Modify the x variable in the script to change the buffer count.
• max_buffer_frames: The number of frames to buffer, which determines the delay time. Adjust this to control the length of each delay.

Example

x = 10  # Set the number of buffers (loops)
main(buffer_count=x)

Troubleshooting

• Ensure that the camera is connected and recognized by your system.
• If the video feed is slow or delayed, consider reducing the buffer size or the number of buffers.
• If you encounter issues with Syphon on macOS, make sure the syphon-python library is correctly installed.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues or pull requests to contribute to this project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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This updated README now includes instructions for installing the syphon-python library and provides a reference link for macOS users. You can update your GitHub repository with this new README file.