Audio Reactive Dreamy Crystal Art Installation

The inspiration for this project came from the stunning crystals found in nature. I used TouchDesigner to create an audio-interactive visual that delivers a dreamy vibe in real-time. It resembles a magical spectacle, transporting you into a world filled with vibrant crystals. By utilizing various shapes and colors, I was able to replicate the appearance of genuine crystals. These shapes shift and blend throughout the experience, mirroring the reflections in a crystal.

Audio-reactive dreamy crystal visual displayed as an art installation at the Winterwerkschau Exhibition of Bauhaus University

Final Design

An audio-reactive crystal visual, exhibited at Bauhaus UniversityLink to section

The artwork was introduced at the Winterwerkschau Exhibition of Bauhaus University. The visual was designed to react to the background music played in the room.

Final crystal visual rendered in TouchDesigner — a dreamy, audio-reactive composition of shifting shapes and colors

Process

A moodboard of hot tones inspired by the many facets of crystalsLink to section

I've created a moodboard to encapsulate my project's vibe, characterized by hot tones – a palette filled with rich reds, passionate pinks, and vibrant oranges. The moodboard, inspired by the diverse facets of crystals, echoes the interplay of light and color.

Moodboard for the crystal installation featuring reds, pinks and oranges alongside close-up crystal references

Setting up geometry object with SOP modulesLink to section

TouchDesigner network of SOP modules used to build the multi-faceted crystal geometry — I used the “Grid” SOP to create a multi-faceted object that mimics a real-life crystal.

Crafting texture for the geometryLink to section

TouchDesigner node network for the crystal texture, with color palette selection at its core — When diving into texture creation, my initial focus is on assembling a robust color palette for it.

Crafting the Bloom Effect for the crystalsLink to section

TouchDesigner node network implementing the bloom post-effect that gives the crystals their dreamy glow — The most challenging aspect lies in creating a bloomy and dreamy effect into the final output.

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