Surreal Surroundings
Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Sunday, 06 April 2025 | 14:00 > 16:002025-04-06T14:00:00.000Z | Chromosphere Learning
Step into the realm of the extraordinary with Surreal Sur-roundings, a workshop dedicated to the creation of surreal 360° environments designed for dome projections. This im-mersive experience blends creativity, technology, and inno-vation, offering participants the chance to craft otherworldly spaces that defy the boundaries of imagination.
Exploring AI for Surrealism: Discover how cutting-edge AI tools can be harnessed to generate fantastical and dreamlike worlds. Participants will delve into the creative potential of AI, learning techniques to create environments that challen-ge reality.360° Production Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in 360° production techniques, including camera workflows and rendering processes. Un-derstand the technical essentials that make immersive 360° environments possible.
Hands-On Creativity: Engage in practical exercises that guide participants through the step-by-step creation of their own surreal environments. From concept development to final projection, this workshop bridges artistic vision with techni-cal expertise.
Application in Dome Projection: Learn how to adapt 360° environments for dome projections, ensuring compatibility and optimization for various dome setups.
Whether you're a digital artist, designer, or technologist, Sur-real Surroundings offers a unique opportunity to push crea-tive boundaries and reimagine the world around us. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a portfolio-ready surreal 360° environment and the knowledge to conti-nue crafting immersive experiences.
Exploring AI for Surrealism: Discover how cutting-edge AI tools can be harnessed to generate fantastical and dreamlike worlds. Participants will delve into the creative potential of AI, learning techniques to create environments that challen-ge reality.360° Production Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in 360° production techniques, including camera workflows and rendering processes. Un-derstand the technical essentials that make immersive 360° environments possible.
Hands-On Creativity: Engage in practical exercises that guide participants through the step-by-step creation of their own surreal environments. From concept development to final projection, this workshop bridges artistic vision with techni-cal expertise.
Application in Dome Projection: Learn how to adapt 360° environments for dome projections, ensuring compatibility and optimization for various dome setups.
Whether you're a digital artist, designer, or technologist, Sur-real Surroundings offers a unique opportunity to push crea-tive boundaries and reimagine the world around us. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a portfolio-ready surreal 360° environment and the knowledge to conti-nue crafting immersive experiences.
Author
Lukas Ruoff is a Berlin-based designer, media artist, and lec-turer. His work spans a wide range, from audiovisual anima-tion to data art and interactive installations. Through genera-tive and procedural digital methods, his creations are often highly detailed.These works are showcased in various contexts, such as live visual performances at music festivals, installations by the collective Unit 404, or as exhibit at ARS Electronica. The the-matic focus of his work revolves around digital topics and the interaction with advanced technologies.The critical...