interactive Halloween mirror

We have made an interactive Halloween mirror.

It is a computerprogram with a face recognition module. It use a webcam to take a live video and put funny Halloween masks on the faces on the screen.

Step 1

You need just a few things for the Halloween mirror:

• Computer with a monitor or a Laptop
• Webcam
• Computerprogram (can download here)
• Decoration for the monitor (like dark cloth, spiderwebs,...)

Comments

[mattyew]

I have also installed this program and have the gray screen issue. I installed OpenCV, and I have placed the DLL files in system32, however this hasn't resolved the issue. I think there should be detailed instructions on how to setup the folders and properly name them because it didn't say I had to create a "lib" folder until I got an error saying it was required. Would love to get this working in time for the halloween party next week! :)

[lighttamer]

Hello,

you can also do it step by step:
- first install openCV V1.0 (not an other version)
- reboot
- unzip the Halloweenspiegel_install.zip
- copy the folder "halloweenspiegel" (with lib) to your programmfolder
- copy the DLL to your system32 folder: DSVL.dll myron_ezcam.dll
- check that you have the following DLL in system32: MSVCP71.DLL MSVCR71.DLL

hope that works
Greetings from Germany

[mattyew]

Thanks, it works now! On my computer, I had to put V1.0 instead of V2.3.1

Is it possible to use different mask / frame? I would like to design a high resolution version in photoshop that will go well with the decorations! I can share them on here

Thanks again, this is lots of fun! :)

[ruadolt]

I still am having the same issues I would get a grey screen and the pc reboots

Here is what i did for the instal am i doing something wrong??

1) installed Java ( have tried multiple versions from 1.4,1.5,1.6 latest)
2) installed open CV V1.0
3) installed Halloweenspiegel to C:\Program files
4) copied halloween dll's (DSVL.dll myron_ezcam.dll) files to win\system32
5) verified MSVCP71.DLL MSVCR71.DLL are in system 32
6) rebooted

After doing these steps once I launch Halloweenspiegel I get a grey screen and the system reboots.

if I disconnect the usb camera I get an error message stating no camera detected

my only thought is I missed something or the camera I am using is not compatible (which is a Logitech Quickcam pro 4000 Model# V-UT16)

BTW I am running this on a XP sp3 machine as well

I anyone can shed some light on this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[jjckps]

Ugh, this looks way kewl, but it is not working - indicates a file is missing. Can you advise? Not sure if this is for this year.

[lighttamer]

Ups, yes you need two more DLLs. Most Computers still have them.

MSVCP71.DLL
MSVCR71.DLL

in the SYSTEM32 folder

sorry

[jjckps]

Oh My - also just visited your website! Your glasses are amazing! I'll be sending you a separate email for some more information. Beautiful work!

[jjckps]

Thanks much for the reply! I checked these and have them, but also realized after reviewing your instructions very closely that I installed version two. I uninstalled version two and reinstalled version one, however, now I get the gray screen some have referred to below. I also made sure I had the myron_ezcam.dll in the sys32 as well but still getting the gray screen. :( Any other suggestions? This looks so incredible! :(

[m1middleton]

If you're getting the grey screen, make sure the myron_ezcam.dll is also in sys32, with the two others mentioned above.

Great!  Can't wait to hack in some of my own pics!

[Yandle]

Really cool idea, i just wish i could get it to work on my computer. All i get is the blue screen of death :P

[lighttamer]

Hi, do you have installed Java and openCV (don't forget the restart)? And is DSVL.dll and myron_ezcam.dll in your system32 directory? Maybe your Webcam didn't work with opencv?

[ryborg]

I have installed OpenCV. Processing, and Java Runtime. When I run the Halloweenspiegel only see a blank grey screen?? How can I fix this :(

[lighttamer]

Hi, do you have restart your system? And is DSVL.dll and myron_ezcam.dll in your system32 directory?

[framillo]

Source code pleaseee!

[garywpalmer]

This is wundervoll! I hope that translated correctly. Thank you for sharing this before Halloween. We always invite the neighborhood over to set up on our driveway. We set out a long table at the front of the driveway for all the neighborhood candy bowls. The kids in costume go from bowl to bowl. One stop covers about 10 houses. Every family brings their own home made chili and we mix it all together in one pot. It turns out to be the greatest chili you could ever eat. I'm going to set my laptop up on a table outside so any one without a costume can look in the "mirror" and instantly be transformed. Thank you so much. Gary Palmer - Phoenix, Arizona, USA

[watermelonhead]

HAHA, this is cool! It's nice to see people are already getting ready for halloween, too :D

[orksecurity]

Is source code available for the program? I haven't worked with Processing yet, and this looks like an interesting example to study.

[Stew2]

That is awesome! Would be great for a halloween party!

[osgeld]

cute

[munchman]

This would be cool without the 'Halloween' frame, with just an lcd monitor (or even better, a 42 inch tv) with a large gold frame...