Spectra Studio

PHOTON encapsulates the quantum essence of light: particles and waves. This kinetic sculpture explores the wave-particle duality, unveiling the delicate interplay between form and energy. Transforming intangible energies into dynamic light, PHOTON emerges as a generative performance, continuously evolving and responding to the viewer’s gaze. Videography: Don Edler #kineticsculpture #robotics #lightinstallation #spectrastudio

While playing with floor projection, we created an ever-evolving kinetic piece that transforms our studio’s concrete floor. We explored its depth, movement and materiality, and were mesmerized by how its reflective surface captures and reacts to light in wavy formations. Constantly experimenting with new ideas and technologies, our team at Spectra brings possibilities from the digital realm into the tangible world. We’ve been developing hybrid techniques in projection mapping, real-time tracking, virtual production and 3D visuals over the years and excited to continue to share our work. #spectrastudio #virtualproduction #artandtechnology #opticalillusion #interactiveart #mixedreality #new_media_art #touchdesigner #realtime

Stare into the abyss 🕳️A new addition to our ongoing Infinite Vortex series where we play with the concept of "infinity" through perspective shifts, illusions, and explorations in multi-dimensionality. This series emerged from virtual production techniques we've developed over the years using real-time rendering and tracking. We describe it like stepping into AR in real life. #spectrastudio #artandtechnology #opticalillusion #interactiveart #mixedreality #new_media_art #touchdesigner #immersiveart #interactivedesign #augmentedreality #virtualproduction

OSCILLATE: An interactive floor projection installation where light responds directly to movement. As participants move across the space, their motions are captured in real-time and translated into fluid, oscillating patterns of light on the floor. Using real-time tracking and projection mapping, this project is minimalist in nature and considers how simple interactions shape light and space. #spectrastudio #interactiveart #creativecoding #floortracking #projectionart #touchdesigner #newmediaart #creativetechnology #touchdesigner #minimalism

Abstractions - new explorations in digital materiality by Carrie Chen and Harvey Moon, simulated and projected on our studio walls. Material exploration is deeply important to our research. We consider all materials, tangible and intangible, as layers of information that are core to sensory experiences. #spectrastudio #3Ddesign #motiondesign #3Dart #visualdesign #animation #c4d #blender #unrealengine #touchdesigner #projectionmapping

CONCAVE is a series of experiments in site-specific, dome projection 🌐 In our most recent full dome installation, we were inspired by the mesmerizing journey of light through space. Using point cloud data and fly-through animation techniques, we invite audiences to be immersed among traveling stars. Harvey Moon Carrie Chen Jay B. Reese Murdock Don Edler #domeprojection #projectionart #touchdesigner #projectionmapping #touchdesigner

Celebrating Mirror Issue 1 at Spectra 🪞 Congrats to Social Software UCLA, Conditional Studio UCLA, Casey Reas, Lauren Lee McCarthy! Mirror is a publication documenting the history of artists creating work with software and for the internet, and shaping it through their interventions. Last night's panel featured An Xiao Mina, Sammie Veeler, with Joanne McNeil moderating. Artwork by Nat Decker, Jeremy Kamal Hartley, Megan Daalder, Nassem Navab and Ainslee Alem Robson. Thanks again to everyone who came! To learn more about Mirror, visit http://mirrorarchive.net #spectrastudio #mirrorarchive #artandcode #software #newmediaart

Deep dive into LUMI interactive flashlight 🔦 Jay B. breaks it down in our conversation with The Interactive & Immersive HQ and Josue Ibanez. Jay speaks about how we transitioned from VIVE trackers to infrared light, and how this pivotal change allowed us to make LUMI a more accessible and multi-participatory experience. Keep an eye out for more from our Deep Dive series where we spotlight our recent projects including: Totem, Toucheable Walls, Infinite Vortex and more. #spectrastudio #interactiveart #touchdesigner #artandtechnology

Dome projection mapping with Reese Murdock and Harvey Moon 🌐 Over the years, we've developed Optimap, a calibration system for all our projection mapping projects. It uses a camera to automatically calibrate to perfection in just 10 minutes ⚡️ #projectionmapping #touchdesigner #artandtechnology #optimap #spectrastudio