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A (Somewhat) Simplified Explanation of the Nelder-Mead Search Method

My OptiNelder video filter entails the visualization of Nelder-Mead search agents seeking brightest or darkest points in a source image. The filter is described in detail in an upcoming book chapter (TBA).

The PDF article below provides a simplified description of the Nelder-Mead search algorithm itself, intended to facilitate understanding of the process for artists and non-specialists (including myself).

A (Somewhat) Simplified Explanation of the Nelder-Mead Search Method