Week 9
I have completed my first assignment and now I will break down the entire process!
I built a sequence with a total of eight scenes. The sequence starts off with a blackout scene, followed by five scenes. These five scenes consisted of a double-split complementary color palette (Image A) which are two sets of complementary colors made up of colors on either side of the complement.
As explained by Winchester (2020), “this strategy adds more variety than complementary color schemes by including multiple hues, without being too jarring or too bold using this method, “we end up with combinations [...] that are more easily balanced than those of the complementary color schemes”.
Image A. Double split complementary palette created in Adobe Color. A web-app where you can easily create and browse thousands of color combinations from the Adobe community.
The seventh scene consisted of a purple monochromatic scheme which consisted of 4 variations made up of darker shades and lighter tints of the original color (Barnhart, 2021). While referencing the color codes, I used Adobe After Effects to create original star/kaleidoscope motion graphics which would be used (Image B)
Image B. Reviewing rendered MP4 files prior to importing into Isadora
In terms of the projection set-up, I created three rectangles boxes out of styrofoam and paper (DIY style!), and taped them to my wall in a measured, cascade-style. The paper around the styrofoam provided a smooth surface for the projection to be displayed on.
Once finalized, I took a photograph of the setup, imported it into Isadora, and created a custom mask of the setup using alpha channel actors. Moving forward, once the mask was created, I was able to modify sizing and mp4 looping behaviour through altering input properties. Afterwards, I modified my Mac configuration settings such as removing the menu bar and altering extended display settings to ensure the out display would work. In terms of projection equipment, I used one that I already owned, the reliable and compact VS-314 Mini Projector.
Projection as a tool for activism #6
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Projection as a tool for activism #6 〰️
During the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement globally following the death of George Floyd in May 2020 – racialized communities were using projection art as a form of protest and community healing. On May 29th, Deep Space Drive-In (DSDIs), a multimedia design company in downtown Denver, collaborated with local artists to provide a platform to communicate their thoughts and reactions to current racially charged events. Artists pulled inspiration from historical quotes, symbols, illustrations, and personal experiences. DDSI’s rooftop projector project received such positive feedback from the community that it turned into a weekly installation series all throughout the summer of 2020.
Illustration by DINKC. Photo by Geoffrey Dohrmann
References
Anderson, C. (2020, August 17). Denver artists are projecting their art on a giant wall to inspire social activism. 303 Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from https://303magazine.com/2020/06/denver-artists-dsdi-projector/
Barnhart, B. (2021, September 6). The ultimate guide to monochromatic colors in graphic design. Vectornator Blog. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from https://www.vectornator.io/blog/monochromatic-colors#:~:text=Creating%20Your%20Color%20Palette,any%20design%20project%20by%20experimenting
Winchester, A. (2021, December 6). The ultimate color combinations cheat sheet to inspire your design. Oberlo. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from https://www.oberlo.ca/blog/color-combinations-cheat-sheet