✋🔊 Hand Gesture Volume Control

Welcome to Hand Gesture Volume Control – a seamless, touch-free way to control your computer’s audio volume using nothing but your hand gestures and your webcam! 🎥🖐️

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🚀 Features

• Real-time Hand Tracking 🖐️
• Smooth Volume Adjustment 🔊
• Visual Feedback 🎯 (see your gestures and volume changes on-screen)
• Graceful Exit & Error Handling ✅

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🛠️ Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Webcam (internal or external)
• The following Python libraries:
  • opencv-python
  • numpy
  • mediapipe
  • pycaw
  • comtypes

ℹ️ To install dependencies, run:

pip install opencv-python numpy mediapipe pycaw comtypes

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📦 How It Works

1. Start the App:
   Launch the script – your webcam activates automatically.
2. Show Your Hand:
   Place your hand in front of the camera. The script will outline your hand and fingertips.
3. Use Gesture to Change Volume:
   • Pinch your thumb and index finger together to decrease the volume.
   • Spread your thumb and index finger apart to increase the volume.
   • Visual cues help you gauge the current volume level.
4. Exit:
   • Press q in the video window to safely close the app.

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🖥️ Usage

python gvc.py

✋ Controls

• Pinch: Decrease volume
• Spread: Increase volume
• Press q: Quit application

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🌟 Demo

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⚠️ Disclaimer

• Works best with good lighting and a clear background.
• Windows-only due to pycaw library.
• Your webcam must be accessible by OpenCV.

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🧑‍💻 Credits

• MediaPipe
• Pycaw
• OpenCV

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💡 Inspiration

A fun, practical demo combining media processing and computer vision for creative remote control interfaces!

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🙌 Enjoy touch-free audio control and happy coding!