Uzumaki Transform

A python program that uses computer vision techniques to change an image into a swirling gif that resembles the Uzumaki manga by Junji Ito

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Note

Program and README was created for MacBook Pro M1 Ventura 13.1

How to Get Setup

1. Install pyenv

   1. brew install pyenv
   2. nano ~/.zshrc
   3. Copy paste at bottom of .zshrc

      export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"
      command -v pyenv >/dev/null || export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"
      eval "$(pyenv init -)"
      

   4. Reload terminal

2. pyenv install 3.11.0

3. sh setup.sh

How to Run

1. sh run_main.sh

Code Reference

• https://github.com/pythonlessons/background_removal
• https://stackoverflow.com/questions/74977491/how-can-i-apply-effects-like-a-swirl-to-a-webcam-stream-using-python-and-opencv