Exoflorens
ExoFlorens is an extension of the Augmented Reality (AR) project Florens set in an other-worldly realm. While Florens existed in an augmented environment, ExoFlorens is AI-generated using StreamDiffusion-trained models and prompts through TouchDesigner. ExoFlorens uses a feedback loop within TouchDesigner. The first generated image is introduced into the network to create a loop. This allows TouchDesigner to generate the next frame/image using the previous image as a base template, resulting in seamless transitions when compiled. The current version of ExoFlorens uses two juxtaposed sequences, creating a glitch-like effect. The numbers on the screen are the coordinates of these uncontrolled distortions. Within TouchDesigner, blob-tracking recognizes and analyzes these distortions and generates a unique sequence that maintains the aesthetic of the original sequence while introducing new distortions.
Year
2023
Category
Real-time Video Installation
Tools
Touchdesigner, Stablediffusion
The Taste of Tippecanoe Festival celebrated the vibrant culture and culinary diversity of Tippecanoe County with an added visual experience. As night fell, the historic Tippecanoe County Courthouse was transformed into a canvas of light and motion, showcasing a mesmerizing video projection. This project aimed to merge the courthouse's architecture with animations, creating an interplay of art and vibrant graphics and composed music that resonated with the festival's lively atmosphere. Projections mapping brought the courthouse facade to life, engaging the community and visitors in a shared experience that highlighted Tippecanoe County's unity and creativity. This project was executed in collaboration with my faculty and fellow student members over a period of one month. It involved a site visit, architectural study, and the development of the program within TouchDesigner anMadMapperer.
