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Transmissions

Transmissions explores the intersection of sound and vision, reimagining the tradition of visual music through contemporary digital tools. This experimental work transforms an original audio composition into intricate generative imagery, bridging the sensory space between hearing and seeing.

The visuals are drawn from the graphical interface of the sound itself, captured and interpreted through AI-assisted animation. The result is a fluid interplay of abstract forms and fleeting figurative moments, set against a stark black backdrop. Delicate lines, luminous shapes, and ghostlike faces emerge and dissolve, their movement closely tied to the rhythm and texture of the audio.

Inspired by mid-20th century visual music pioneers, Transmissions engages themes of sensory synthesis and perceptual ambiguity. It invites viewers to consider how sound might be seen, offering a meditative space where structure and chaos coexist, echoing the complexity of sound itself.

  • Chris May
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Genres:
    Experimental, AI, Video Art, Installation
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Derapage
    Montreal
    Canada
    May 29, 2025
    World Premiere
    Best AI
Director Biography - Chris May

Denver-based artist Chris May works in the fields of experimental video, installation, performance, music, and sound. His work draws upon personal memories to inform his explorations of the transcendent through abstraction. The interplay of structure, space, and time creates immersive, multifaceted narratives that resonate on multiple levels. May's exploration of spiritual principles stems from a deep-seated curiosity about the nature of consciousness and a desire to evoke introspection and contemplation in viewers.

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