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Design + Motion

Chroma

Meet Chroma, A FORMAT THAT  BLENDS SOUND, IMAGE, AND GESTURES IN REAL-TIME.

➀ A multidimensional canvas to create limitless generative sound variations

➁ Unique shader capabilities to visualize sounds and gestures with realtime data

➂ Navigate sounds using gestures, either through body movements or touch

Chroma, a startup known for creating innovative audiovisual entertainment for mobile devices, has been acquired by Bronze, a London-based AI audio company. Chroma was backed by notable investors, including Pinterest cofounder Evan Sharp and Twitter cofounder Biz Stone. Bronze, founded by record producer Lex Dromgoole and composer Gwilym Gold, focuses on generative AI tools that allow artists to create dynamic, interactive music experiences.

This acquisition aligns with Bronze’s vision of blending technology with artistry, potentially leveraging Chroma’s expertise to expand its offerings in audiovisual and interactive music experiences. Both companies share a commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative expression through technology.

chroma.co

techcrunch.com

Audio & Geometry

After researching generative audio & geometry I came across this amazing experimental R&D project by Simon Russel using Houdini.

Simon’s Audio-Geometry-Exploration has some great insights into using Midi to generate geometry using Houdini & Cinema4D.

Maybe it is time to explore Houdini!

Here are some of my favourites.

BBC Virtual Band

Collaboration project between myself, Brendan Oliver & Jeffrey Bowman (Mr Bowlegs) For the Glastonbury BBC Big Screen Project. The brief was to produce a Virtual Band – The Followers.

I modeled, rigged and rendered 3 characters each with a series of dance moves. Brendan then took my renders and made them sound reactive in Processing.

The project went down a storm at Glastonbury! With a crowd of over 3000 people at one point.

Look out for future develoments.

Photography Credit to Paul Sermon & Brendan Oliver.

The official Village Screen blog with posts from all of the interactive developers:

camp-pilton.co.uk

London 2012 blog:

http://www.london2012.com/blog/2009/06/25/our-screens-are-live-at-glastonbury.php