Option B
Aim
Explore how to visualize and different ways to visualize the sound from brass musical instruments.
Rationale
The theme of my studio project of the “Playable city” will probably be related to the Brass band in Brunswick. Some AR animation of the brass band members playing with the brass musical instruments may be needed.
Method
Adobe Illustrator, After Effects
Outcome
I’ve made three short animations that the sound from the instruments was presented in different ways. I experimented to express it in the form of some droplets, lines and a vague circle shape. The shapes appear as the sound come out and fade out gradually over time. For soft music like the first and third soundtracks, the visual presentation of the sound is softer. While the music of the second soundtrack gives a stronger feel, and thus I use thick lines with different lengths to match with the feeling of the music.
Discussion
I paid little attention to the music/ sound in my previous works. I started to realize the importance of the sound/ music component in a work through these exercises. It helps in the coherence of a work.