Visual Journal: Contemporary Inspirations

Books on Books by RAY

Abstract visual composition made using paper cutouts. Mechanical movements tells a satirical narrative of the future of graphic design in China.

Books on books from RAY on Vimeo.

Jazz Factory by Ed Cheverton

A unique approach to visual music: Loose synchronisation, timed so that the visuals seemingly produces the sound. Vibrating textures on the background follows the audio trajectories as an accompaniment to the melodic stem. 

Jazz Factory from Edward Cheverton on Vimeo.

Eye Echo from RCA MA Animation Workshop 2016

Visual music exercises done in RCA to explore the effect of vibrations using jittery textures and colour contrast. Judging from these visual responses to the audio, it can be discerned that the visual elements gets more saturated as the stems in the audio increases.

Eye Echo - RCA MA Animation Workshop 2016 from karolina glusiec on Vimeo.

Jazz Foo Foo by Emanuele Kabu

Abstract music video: Uses textures and repetition of sequence helps to convey the pulsing energetic rhythm.

Winterplay - Jazz Foo Foo [OFFICIAL] from Emanuele Kabu on Vimeo.

Colorimetrie en Mouvement by Nicolas Menard

Menard creates a mathematical colorimetric system based on his appreciation of Josef Albers' theory of interaction of colour. The film is a montage of recording during the development of the app, showing the metamorphosis of shapes and colour randomly jumping from one rule to another. Soundtrack applied to make the abstract universe more illustrative.

Colorimétrie en mouvement (2013) from Nicolas Ménard on Vimeo.

Woop, woop, chop by Nicolas Menard

Early development of colorimetric system.

woop woop, chop (2012) from Nicolas Ménard on Vimeo.

Spank Shot by Gina Kamentsky

Repetition of audio to create the comedic effect of the players fighting in hockey game. The intensity is conveyed through flashing colours in the background to match up with the upbeat rhythm.

Spank Shot from Gina Kamentsky on Vimeo.