Dashboard Tools

Interfaces for common tasks and command line tools

Utility Development

As I began building out pipelines at Vectorform, front end interfaces were important for myself (easier toolsets are always beneficial to workflows) and for others (who may be uncomfortable dealing with the command line). Using Apple Dashcode for widget development, I built out a suite of interfaces that could process image sequences, help with resolution calculations, or convert animation data formats.

• Alchemist: batch processing of video files using QT_Tools and FFmpeg with custom presets specific to Vectorform workflows
• Chroma: colour swatch library management and conversion between HSV, RGB, and HEX formats
• Crusher: batch processing of transparent PNG files using PNGquant for maximum efficiency
• Iconifer: create iOS, MacOS, and Windows icon formats
• LipSync: convert Moho format phoneme animation files into Lightwave envelopes or After Effects keyframes
• Modicon: modify existing .icns icon files using LibICNS and ImageMagick
• Prowler: interface for sending alerts to mobile devices via the Prowl app
• Ratio: calculate common screen resolutions and variants with presets and nearest-valid calculations
• Sheets: automated sprite sheet creation from image sequences

Widget archives can be found on GitHub and my personal blog, but are no longer maintained since Apple ended support for the Dashcode development tool and Dashboard widgets in MacOS.