Michal Shachman

Constructed and abstracted aesthetics of saturation and flashing lights are explored in this animated film piece through the interaction between a subject and his own environment.

Third extended test series for FLUX, no.02, Experiment no.02: primary state emission with two sequential state transitions from featuring the motion control nodes, "move towards goal" and "flow around surface". Simulated with an initial Segment particle shape and additonal programmed Sphere particle shape emission procedures. Frame range 1-2720, rendering process; Mental Ray, Default Scan-line, Main Colour pass. Made in Autodesk Softimage 2012 with the ICE Simulation Engine. Edited in AfterEffects. A Particle System simulated, 3D digital visualization by Michal Shachman, June 2012

This proposed exhibition, “Proabsthetics”, consists of three series of simulation experiments performed with the use of the technology of Particle System Simulation. These three series of experimental simulations will exhibit the use of a programmed, abstract aesthetic and constitute digital visual productions created as Abstract Animation. The intention for exhibiting the unique programmed aes

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http://proabsthetic-animation.blogspot.com/

https://vimeo.com/41803601

Based on the original character of "Ubu Roi" created by 19th century playwright, Alfred Jarry, this animated film piece features an invented version of Ubu Roi’s cowardly 2nd cousin, Philippe Ubu. Going along with the tradition of reappropriating this imagined character that has been explored by many artists through the fields of Animation, Film and Theatre, in this world, Philippe Ubu is an example of the modern Everyman. He experiences the boredom of his modern working life and during his everyday routine he evades the responsibilities of his job until the veil of his reality is lifted. Philippe Ubu’s mind eventually goes astray and through this adventure the absurdities of his life are revealed.

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The latest rendering of my alter ego I have been constructing over the past few years - finally realized in a digital 3D form.