Part X : From Festival Trailers to Web Experiments

Hello, fellow digital art enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share with you a whirlwind tour of my recent projects and experiments. From creating visuals for a Japanese Canadian festival to diving deep into web development and various digital art techniques, it's been quite a journey. Let's dive in!

Ongaku: A Festival Trailer

My latest project was creating a trailer for an upcoming Japanese Canadian festival called Ongaku. For this, I employed reaction diffusion algorithms to generate some truly mesmerizing visuals.

And for those curious about the process, here are some outtakes from the trailer production:

The reaction diffusion technique allowed me to create organic, flowing patterns that perfectly captured the spirit of the festival. Here are some stills from the video:

Website Woes and Wins

Ah, website development - the bane and joy of every digital artist's existence. I recently updated my portfolio site (www.shashrvacai.com), and I think many of you can relate to the struggle. After putting in so much work, I'm still not entirely satisfied. Many of the videos I uploaded showcase things I can already program on the web, but diving deeper into web development is a task for another day.

If you visit the site, you'll notice I experimented with a noise background:

I'd love your feedback on the site. If you notice any bugs or have suggestions for improvement, please let me know!

Cover Art and Data Mosh

Speaking of portfolios, here's a cover I created for mine:

I've also been experimenting with data moshing, a technique I've been eager to try for a while. I tested it on my screen, and I'm in love with the textures in every frame:

Web-based Experiments

It's high time I start making webpages to showcase my code experiments. One such page compiles my experiments with line moiré patterns. You can check it out here: Line Moiré Experiments

Here are some more examples of my line moiré work:

For those interested in my older experiments, particularly with pixel sorting, you can find them here: Pixel Sort 101

Self-Portrait Experiments

What better way to test new code than on a photo of yourself? Here's a self-portrait I created using particle sorting:

The original photo was taken by Tian, and I applied the particle sorting technique to create this unique portrait effect.

Reaction Diffusion Deep Dive

I've spent countless hours (or should I say, procrastinated endlessly) playing with reaction diffusion algorithms. Here are some examples of the mesmerizing patterns I've created:

One piece I'm particularly proud of is this reaction diffusion pattern traced from a photograph I took at the beach:

   

Updating a few more sketches of reaction-diffusion.

This one is traced to a photograph I took by the beach. 

Concluding with a Coding Reel

To wrap things up, here's another coding reel showcasing various projects:

I have to admit, making these reels used to be fun, but now it feels a bit routine. For this one, I edited the sound using random audio recordings from my phone, adding an extra layer of uniqueness to the compilation.

Wrapping Up

This journey through my recent projects has been a mix of exciting new territories and familiar techniques pushed to their limits. From the Ongaku festival trailer to web experiments and deep dives into reaction diffusion, each project has taught me something new about digital art and my own creative process.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on these projects. Have you experimented with similar techniques? What challenges have you faced in your own digital art journey? Let's start a conversation in the comments below!

Don't forget to check out the earlier parts of this journey: part nine, part eight , Part seven  , part six, part five, part four, part three, Part Two, and Part one.

Until next time, keep creating and pushing the boundaries of digital art!