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:: ENTROPY ENGINE :: minimal browser glitch lab
drag media → bend entropy → export artifacts

No cloud • No trackers • Offline-first

What Is ERRORHEAD?

ERRORHEAD is a compact glitch studio powered by Canvas2D + WebGL. It bends frames, scrapes motion, and sculpts compression into artifacts you can steer.

Inputs
Images, videos, microphone/music for audio-reactive flow.

Engine
Stateless glitch ops + temporal mosh + WebGL shader passes.

Outputs
Still frames (PNG/JPEG), recordings, or PNG sequences.

Core Functions

Import: drop an image/video or pick via the left panel.
Glitch Parameters: amount, quality, iterations, RGB offsets, pixelation, noise, melt/shred/scatter, brightness, scanlines.
Temporal: master speed, frame stepping, smear/blend, motion‑based artifacts.
Audio: mic, video, or music input to modulate parameters.
Animate: toggle animation mode; scrub timeline; set keyframes.
Export: still (PNG/JPEG), recording (webm/mp4 ‘auto’), or PNG sequence.

Tip: Randomize to discover new textures, then lock resolution and iterate to keep the vibe consistent.

Workflow

1. Load media → check canvas dims
2. Dial glitch params; toggle scanlines; set temporal speed
3. Perform live (enable audio) or sketch keyframes
4. Export a still, a recording, or a frame sequence

Use Cases

Glitch Stills
Album art, posters, thumbnails with deliberate artifacting.

Motion Sculpture
Temporal smear for ghost trails and compression echoes.

Live Visuals
Audio‑reactive sets with mic/music routing.

Social Clips
Quick exports with bold scanlines and RGB shift.

Signals

Offline‑first. No keys. No trackers.
All processing in‑browser; nothing leaves your machine.
Works on Chromium/Firefox; WebGL recommended for performance.

Contribute

Ideas, fixes, or styles—open issues and PRs are welcome.

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