MSG Vector Effects

I was asked if i could add some new MSG features that better emulated some modern Japanese abstract art styles that utilizes simple vector shapes. So i've been playing around with that a little recently, here's one experiment.

Directed Evolution Experiments 3

Not my normal kind of thing, but could be really interesting as a self animating video effect. Generated during a directed evolution run while working with MSG processors in Studio Artist 4.

Directed Evolution Experiments 2

Another procedural art image generated with directed evolution in the Studio Artist 4 Evolution Editor. Part of the key to success when working with directed evolution is to develop the ability to follow the flow of ideas that appear during evolution. As opposed to having a rigid idea of what you are setting out to create.

Directed Evolution Experiments

I usually end up diving into the Studio Artist 4 Evolution Editor at some point when testing out new MSG processors or features. Directed evolution is a great way to create abstract imagery. I can't begin to even imagine how one would approach creating some of these effects by explicit design. Not to say that there's no control in directed evolution, there is indeed a knack and a sense of design you need to follow to get good consistent good results i think. But it's a very different approach.

Simple Frame Effect

The new MSG frame processor is pretty simple, but sometimes effective in it's blind simplicity.

Recent MSG Explorations 3

Another procedural art image generated while testing some new MSG processor features for Studio Artist 4.03.

Recent MSG Explorations 2

More examples using some new MSG processors in Studio Artist 4. I've been working with a lot of clean vector shape processors recently.