KARYN EASTON
Feb 04
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Keep it Moving

Small Steps – Big Changes. I had to write yesterday off almost completely as I had so many non MA activities to complete.  These duties ranged from setting up a new phone for a family member, to composing and posting an important letter.  However, today was much more productive. I managed to test my concept and augment a number of my mobile elements.   Early indicators suggest that ‘all things going well’ – I should be able to realise my vision.  My greatest fear was that the mobile wouldn’t augment very well.  I also worried that the elements were too close together, and as such would interfere with one another when augmenting.  It appears that as long as the user/viewer is careful then each item should augment separately.  Up to this point it has been a bit of a risk.  Today the concept however was tested and seems to work. Athena the robot continues to 3d print but this activity is also not without risk.  Jamie (my collaboration partner’s) 3d printer isn’t always consistent and parts often become loose from the 3d printer bed.  This ultimately leads to print failures which is slowing down the project. On a more positive […]
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Nov 19
by Karyn in 3d, Abstract Art, Artists, Augmented Reality, Drawings, Experimentation, Food for Thought, Ideas, My Work, Photography, Problem Solving, Risk Taking, Timelapse, Unit 2 Blogs, Videos 0 comments tags: 3d, Abstract Art, Artists, Augmented Reality, Drawings, Experimentation, Ideas, my work, Photography, Problem Solving, Risk Taking, Timelapse, Unit 2 Blogs, Videos

Epic Making Session

Yaacov Agam Inspired Work – Over many months now I have been wrestling with a myriad of ideas.  In my Study Statement I was keen to develop a new form of hybrid human, digital and AI art.  I also wanted to include an element of mystery and discovery whereby elements of the work were hidden. During my search for inspiration I came across two artists that particularly resonated with me, namely:  Alexander Calder and Yaacov Agam.  I particularly liked the idea of movement and mobile art seen in Calder’s work.  Indeed I was so taken with his work that I went to visit the Tate Modern to see some of his pieces there. However, Yaacov Agam’s work really did inspire me.  In his Artist’s statement he says: “My aim is to show the visible in a perpetual state of becoming”. I think this is a beautiful way in which he describes his work. However, I personally would liken it to, showing the visible in a perpetual state of change. Given the nature of the subject matter that I’m exploring, his work for me very much aligns with this notion of change as well as ‘becoming’.   Below is a short […]
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Nov 02
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Mental Derive Part #3

Made with a Mobile – As the deadline to Unit 2 rapidly approaches I’m aware that I really need to be pulling together all of my ideas.  I have been trying to build a number of skills lately and it’s been quite a steep learning curve. I’ve explored augmented reality through my 21 day challenge.  I’ve explored projection mapping, physical book printing and 3d paper sculpture via my Grotto Print.  I’ve also explored drawing which appeared on my mobile 3d kinetic art piece. However, today I managed to return to my first love that is photography.  This afternoon I decided to make two short films showing the beautiful motion created by my mobile.   The background to this particular mobile piece can be found in ‘Mental Derive’ Part #1 and ‘Mental Derive’ Part #2. I deliberately shot both short videos using a very wide aperture as I wanted to add depth to my film.  I wanted to see the patterns on the mobile slowly come in and out of focus as they gently glide backwards and forwards.  I think that I managed to do this.  Please see below for the two videos created today.   Kinetic Art with a Mobile […]
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Jul 28
by Karyn in 21 Day Challenge, 3d, Augmented Reality, My Learning, Problem Solving, Unit 2 Blogs 0 comments tags: 21 Day Challenge, 3d, Augmented Reality, My Learning, Problem Solving, Unit 2 Blogs

21 Day Challenge – Day #16

Friday 28th July – Sadly my back is still very sore! However I determined to continue with my challenge. Today has been about content for augmentation.  Today I watched an After Effects tutorial to help me produce some simple motion graphics but these could prove useful as part of my project.  I’ve also decided to animate some of my images from the Barcelona Graffiti book as well as using Processing to produce generative art.  I also want to try rotating different objects too. I feel that the possibilities are becoming very exciting.  There’s just so much I want to do but I feel time is slipping away.  As soon as this challenge is complete I need to pay serious attention to my research paper.  Unfortunately this has taken a back seat.  The makers of Ameca the robot never replied to my email after their initial response. Therefore I need to formulate a backup plan.  I know that time will be even tighter when I return to work so I really need to ensure that I ‘make hay while the sun shines’.   What Did I Learn? I learned how to create some interesting motion graphics ready for augmentation   What […]
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Jul 20
by Karyn in 21 Day Challenge, 3d, Augmented Reality, My Learning, Problem Solving, Unit 2 Blogs 0 comments tags: 21 Day Challenge, 3d, Augmented Reality, My Learning, Problem Solving, Unit 2 Blogs

21 Day Challenge – Day #8

Thursday 20th July – Today I am feeling a little burned out with all things digital.  I spent all morning looking for ‘Touch Designer’ effects that I could incorporate into my augmented reality work.  All it did was depress me because I don’t really understand the nodal way of programming.  I keep having to tell myself that actually I’m not a coder or particularly conversant in programming.  Even the augmented reality tutorials are becoming more and more complex.   Today’s tutorial covered the various ways in which animated 3d objects can be imported.   What Did I Learn? Today I learned that it would take me weeks of training on Blender to create my own animated objects from scratch, therefore I’ve decided to use Adobe’s solution for this and use downloadable assets when required.  I learned how to import 3d animated objects.  I also learned that I’m never ever going to become a ‘Touch Designer’ whiz kid.  I learned that I need to think more creatively about how I can use the skills and knowledge that I do have, to better effect.   What Did I Actually Achieve? I managed to identify some Touch Designer training videos that hopefully will […]
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