How to Code - Mace Windu's Lightsaber but With Like 10 Other Colors
Offered By: Chris Courses via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Learn to create an interactive lightsaber-inspired effect using HTML5 Canvas in this 43-minute tutorial. Explore essential concepts for canvas game development, including circular motion with sine and cosine functions, and object rotation based on mouse positioning using atan2. Master techniques for rendering particles, implementing colorful effects, and adding smooth animations with GSAP. Follow along as the instructor guides you through initial setup, particle manipulation, background customization, and advanced interpolation techniques. Gain valuable insights into canvas game development while creating an engaging visual effect inspired by Mace Windu's lightsaber with multiple color variations.
Syllabus
Introduction
Project overview
Initial canvas setup
Render particles on screen
Space particles out in line formation
Sine + cosine lesson on whiteboard
Rotate line based on init
Math.atan2 lesson to obtain angle of mouse coordinate
Rotate line based on mouse coordinates
Colorize background, add fade effect, and add rainbow particles
Add interpolation and easing with GSAP
Messing around with variables for funsies
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