HTML5-based Depthcam puts a fresh spin on Kinect hacks

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It’s not the first time we’ve seen HTML5 used in conjunction with a Kinect hack, but George MacKerron’s so-called Depthcam takes things to some interesting new levels. It’s a live webcam that you can interact with in your web browser (Chrome only, for now). As you might expect, the ability to explore is a bit limited, but you are able to pan and zoom around the scene – which is certainly impressive enough on its on. You can try it our yourself a the source link below (resources permitting), or get an idea of what it’s like in the video after the break.Continue reading HTML5-based Depthcam puts a fresh spin on Kinect hacks
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