Rust for realtime visuals

While Rust is gaining traction in various application domains due to its performance and safety features, dedicated VJ applications written entirely in Rust are currently less common than those built with other languages and frameworks. However, there are projects and tools in the Rust ecosystem that can be leveraged for VJing or visual generation:
Rust Libraries and Frameworks for Visuals:
Bevy Engine: Bevy is a data-driven game engine written in Rust. While primarily for game development, its capabilities for rendering, animation, and scene management make it a potential tool for creating generative visuals or interactive VJ applications.
WGPU: WGPU is a Rust implementation of the WebGPU standard, providing a safe and idiomatic API for GPU programming. This allows for direct control over graphics rendering, enabling the creation of custom visual effects and shaders for VJing.
Image and Video Processing Crates: Rust has various crates for image manipulation and processing, which can be used to generate and modify visual content. Encoding video from generated frames might require integrating with external libraries like FFmpeg, as native Rust video encoding solutions are still developing.
UI Toolkits like Makepad: If building a custom VJ application with a graphical interface is desired, toolkits like Makepad, which focuses on multi-platform GUI development in Rust, can be utilized to create the user interface and integrate visual elements.
Considerations for VJing in Rust:
Performance: Rust's performance characteristics are well-suited for demanding tasks like real-time visual generation and manipulation.
Safety: The language's focus on memory safety can help prevent common issues and crashes during live performances.
Ecosystem Maturity: While growing, the Rust ecosystem for VJ-specific tools and integrations might be less mature than for other languages. This may require more custom development or integration with external libraries.

https://github.com/nannou-org/nannou
https://bevy.org