Visual Volume Control for IOS

A Python application that allows you to control your Mac's volume using hand gestures detected via your webcam. This project leverages OpenCV and MediaPipe for real-time hand tracking and uses AppleScript to adjust the system volume on macOS.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Requirements
• Installation
• How It Works
• Troubleshooting
• License
• Acknowledgments

Features

• Real-time hand detection and tracking using MediaPipe.
• Gesture recognition to control system volume:
  • ** Increase volume** by moving your thumb and index finger apart.
  • ** Decrease volume** by bringing your thumb and index finger closer together.
• Visual feedback with OpenCV:
  • Displays webcam feed with overlays indicating detected landmarks.
  • Shows a volume bar and percentage on the screen.
• ** Supports using your iPhone as a webcam via Continuity Camera.**
• Cross-platform compatibility focused on macOS.

Python Packages

• OpenCV (opencv-python)
• MediaPipe (mediapipe)
• NumPy (numpy)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/visual_volume_control.git
cd visual_volume_control