It’s a very old gif that’s been floating around the internet for a while. I then tweaked it to make it a better splash screen. It’s a super simple splash screen so feel free to look into the code and mess around. Should be a breeze.
I was going to say, I've definitely seen this before. I distinctly remember using this gif as the boot animation on my old custom-rommed Nexus 6 forever ago
I got inspired and made a similar effect is desmos
f(theta, t) = 0.1 max(cos(theta + t), 0)^2 sin(8 theta)
r = 1 + f(theta, t)
r = 1 - f(theta, t)
where: 0 <= theta <= 2 pi
t = 0
where: 0 <= t < 2 pi
It's not quite right though, the sin(8 theta) part needs to phase shift, but basing it off of t messes up the perfect loop.
At that point I would reach for code, which also lets you save the animation. Using something like p5.js (editor.p5js.org) you can easily draw graphics and save each frame as its own image
I think the original creator has been lost to the bowels of the internet. But if the original creator ever does show up just keep it in mind I can’t grant you permission to use it. Then again it’s so simple it might not be up to copyright, I don’t know.
Just want you to know if you are going to use it for a game 👍
Ah, good to know, I was just glossing over it and saw the CC0 in the info. I think for something like this, that shouldn't be much of a problem (especially for the original use-case of a Plasma splash screen) - but of course it's a bit risky, as soon as you get into more complex works, and them potentially being re-used after you publish them - where people that put it online orgininally, did so with more complex CC licenses, or no public licensing at all.
Just as a heads-up in general. I, personally, think it's better to err on the side of being creative when sharing things - but the reality is, of course, that with a bit of bad luck, licensing stuff can get quite complicated down the road. (Highly doubtful for something like this, though)
I was having some issues figuring out why it wasn’t working 😅. Thought if anyone downloaded the broken ones this would be the message they would want to see.
23 Comments
mholiv@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 1y
Very cool. How did you make it?
Crow@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
It’s a very old gif that’s been floating around the internet for a while. I then tweaked it to make it a better splash screen. It’s a super simple splash screen so feel free to look into the code and mess around. Should be a breeze.
noodlejetski@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 1y
(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞
0ops@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y
I was going to say, I've definitely seen this before. I distinctly remember using this gif as the boot animation on my old custom-rommed Nexus 6 forever ago
Crow@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Any idea on the original source?
0ops@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
I don't know, it's been years. I probably found it by googling "loading gifs" or something
tuna@discuss.tchncs.de · 14 pts · 1y
I got inspired and made a similar effect is desmos
It's not quite right though, the
sin(8 theta)part needs to phase shift, but basing it off oftmesses up the perfect loop.At that point I would reach for code, which also lets you save the animation. Using something like p5.js (editor.p5js.org) you can easily draw graphics and save each frame as its own image
Crow@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
That is awesome.
troyunrau@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 1y
Much sinusoid, very wave
Ulrich@feddit.org · 5 pts · 1y
Stolen, thank you
Crow@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Can’t steal it if it’s free.
Ulrich@feddit.org · 3 pts · 1y
JUST LET ME HAVE THIS
AbnormalHumanBeing@lemmy.abnormalbeings.space · 4 pts · 1y
Oooh, I like it a lot, I might end up using it in a game or smth, too 🤔
Thanks for sharing it with the world! It is really cool.
Crow@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I think the original creator has been lost to the bowels of the internet. But if the original creator ever does show up just keep it in mind I can’t grant you permission to use it. Then again it’s so simple it might not be up to copyright, I don’t know.
Just want you to know if you are going to use it for a game 👍
AbnormalHumanBeing@lemmy.abnormalbeings.space · 1 pts · 1y
Ah, good to know, I was just glossing over it and saw the CC0 in the info. I think for something like this, that shouldn't be much of a problem (especially for the original use-case of a Plasma splash screen) - but of course it's a bit risky, as soon as you get into more complex works, and them potentially being re-used after you publish them - where people that put it online orgininally, did so with more complex CC licenses, or no public licensing at all.
Just as a heads-up in general. I, personally, think it's better to err on the side of being creative when sharing things - but the reality is, of course, that with a bit of bad luck, licensing stuff can get quite complicated down the road. (Highly doubtful for something like this, though)
needanke@feddit.org · 3 pts · 1y
Love the file description
Crow@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I was having some issues figuring out why it wasn’t working 😅. Thought if anyone downloaded the broken ones this would be the message they would want to see.
franzcoz@feddit.cl · 3 pts · 1y
It's genius. It's an optical illusion isn't it?
Crow@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y
I don’t think it’s an illusion, just mesmerizing.
hoover900@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y
This is dope man. What all did you use to make it?
MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Nice.
voracread@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Can this be tied to progress so that it could convey more information about progress of KDE loading?
Crow@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Probably. It’s a super simple splash. Should be easy to modify.