Show HN: AnalogTV – analog TV simulated in the signal domain, not with filters

Category: other

Tags: simulation, optics, retro, ios, mac, signal-processing

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 3, Utility: 4)

AnalogTV simulates a vintage Soviet КВН-49 television with its water-filled magnifier lens, modeling optical phenomena in the signal domain rather than using post-processing filters. It accurately reproduces barrel distortion, chromatic aberration, fluid ripples, vignetting, and gyroscope-based parallax for an immersive retro experience on iPhone and Mac.

Target audience: retro technology enthusiasts, mobile app developers, and users interested in historical simulation

Repository: https://analogtv.net/

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