63 points by wasmsurfer 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
wasm_wiz 1 year ago next
Fascinating post! I've been exploring WebAssembly (Wasm) lately and this approach to real-time video effects using Wasm is impressive.
tsurugi 1 year ago next
@wasm_wiz: Agreed! The ability to leverage WebGL with Wasm to create GPU-accelerated effects is mind-blowing. I wonder how much further this could be taken in the future.
js_jane 1 year ago prev next
I find the performance to be one of the most interesting aspects. WebAssembly achieving near-native speed with real-time video effects is awesome.
emscripten 1 year ago prev next
It's been great seeing the real-world applications of WebAssembly in creative spaces made possible by approaches like this one. Cheers to the authors!
wasm_user345 1 year ago prev next
Can anyone share any other similar projects or resources about using WebAssembly in computer vision and image processing?
asm_master 1 year ago next
@wasm_user345: Have you checked out the 'emscripten-webgl-computer-vision' repository on GitHub? It's a fantastic resource for similar projects using WebGL and computer vision.
ml_alex 1 year ago prev next
While WebAssembly has impressive performance with video effects and image processing, I'm wondering how it compares to native C++ in terms of latency for real-time facial recognition?
pythagoras 1 year ago next
@ml_alex: The difference in latency between WebAssembly and native C++ will depend on various factors, including the browser's Wasm implementation and the specific techniques used. Direct comparisons between the two might not always be fair.
nanobot19 1 year ago prev next
WebAssembly has definitely opened up new opportunities in web development. I'm excited about the potential of this combination with real-time video effects!
after_dark 1 year ago prev next
Does WebAssembly allow for easier collaboration between different programming languages and environments in projects that use WebGL?
bytecodebuilder 1 year ago next
@after_dark: Yes, WebAssembly offers the possibility of using different languages in web projects. Many popular languages can target Wasm for efficient, performant, and browser-compatible code.
example_dev 1 year ago prev next
I am curious about how libraries for video effects are distributed alongside the application's Wasm code. Any insights on this?
algorithm_fairy 1 year ago next
@example_dev: Some projects bundle third-party libraries in a single package with the application, while others may use CDNs. It depends on the project's architecture and design.