Flying

lotus

Flying

lotus

Flying

lotus

Flying Lotus

Flying

Lotus

A series of visuals for Flying Lotus's latest tour — a collection of vignettes featuring flowy, monochromatic creatures & spaces with enigmatic behaviors that are influenced and informed by audio stems (real-time and/or pre-rendered).

A series of visuals for Flying Lotus's latest tour — a collection of vignettes featuring flowy, monochromatic creatures & spaces with enigmatic behaviors that are influenced and informed by audio stems (real-time and/or pre-rendered).

A series of visuals for Flying Lotus's latest tour — a collection of vignettes featuring flowy, monochromatic creatures & spaces with enigmatic behaviors that are influenced and informed by audio stems (real-time and/or pre-rendered).

A series of visuals for Flying Lotus's latest tour — a collection of vignettes featuring flowy, monochromatic creatures & spaces with enigmatic behaviors that are influenced and informed by audio stems (real-time and/or pre-rendered).

A series of visuals for Flying Lotus's latest tour — a collection of vignettes featuring flowy, monochromatic creatures & spaces with enigmatic behaviors that are influenced and informed by audio stems (real-time and/or pre-rendered).

Software
Unreal
Cinema 4D

Software
Unreal
Cinema 4D

Software
Unreal
Cinema 4D

Software
Unreal
Cinema 4D

Studio
Strangeloop

Studio
Strangeloop

Studio
Strangeloop

Studio
Strangeloop

Studio
Strangeloop

Year
2023

Year
2023

Year
202
3

Year
2023

Year
2023

Polymorphic
Universe

Polymorphic
Universe

Polymorphic
Universe

Polymorphic
Universe

Polymorphic
Universe

Inhabitants display an extensive variety of forms, sonic presence, and movement. Each appears uniquely functional in how it interacts with its environment. Set on the martian landscape of an unknown celestial object located within the Messier 81 galaxy.

Different parameters of the creature and environment can be tied to different frequencies and stems in real-time.

Inhabitants display an extensive variety of forms, sonic presence, and movement. Each appears uniquely functional in how it interacts with its environment. Set on the martian landscape of an unknown celestial object located within the Messier 81 galaxy.

Different parameters of the creature and environment can be tied to different frequencies and stems in real-time.

Inhabitants display an extensive variety of forms, sonic presence, and movement. Each appears uniquely functional in how it interacts with its environment. Set on the martian landscape of an unknown celestial object located within the Messier 81 galaxy.

Different parameters of the creature and environment can be tied to different frequencies and stems in real-time.

Inhabitants display an extensive variety of forms, sonic presence, and movement. Each appears uniquely functional in how it interacts with its environment. Set on the martian landscape of an unknown celestial object located within the Messier 81 galaxy.

Different parameters of the creature and environment can be tied to different frequencies and stems in real-time.

Inhabitants display an extensive variety of forms, sonic presence, and movement. Each appears uniquely functional in how it interacts with its environment. Set on the martian landscape of an unknown celestial object located within the Messier 81 galaxy.

Different parameters of the creature and environment can be tied to different frequencies and stems in real-time.

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Textural

textural

Textural

Textural

Textural

These monochrome scenes are composites of macro footage liquid dynamics I captured, and can act as textural elements on top of geometry, as well as subtle cues in the background. Playback of the footage can sync with audio, speed ramping up and down to match with the beat.

These monochrome scenes are composites of macro footage liquid dynamics I captured, and can act as textural elements on top of geometry, as well as subtle cues in the background. Playback of the footage can sync with audio, speed ramping up and down to match with the beat.

These monochrome scenes are composites of macro footage liquid dynamics I captured, and can act as textural elements on top of geometry, as well as subtle cues in the background. Playback of the footage can sync with audio, speed ramping up and down to match with the beat.

These monochrome scenes are composites of macro footage liquid dynamics I captured, and can act as textural elements on top of geometry, as well as subtle cues in the background. Playback of the footage can sync with audio, speed ramping up and down to match with the beat.

These monochrome scenes are composites of macro footage liquid dynamics I captured, and can act as textural elements on top of geometry, as well as subtle cues in the background. Playback of the footage can sync with audio, speed ramping up and down to match with the beat.

CG Liquid

CG Liquid

CG Liquid

CG Liquid

CG Liquid

These scenes are driven by animated displacement maps in 3D, creating liquid-like movement. Further manipulation is achieved by adjusting and stretching the animated geometry with a series of deformers. Every parameter can be tied to & driven by audio.

These scenes are driven by animated displacement maps in 3D, creating liquid-like movement. Further manipulation is achieved by adjusting and stretching the animated geometry with a series of deformers. Every parameter can be tied to & driven by audio.

These scenes are driven by animated displacement maps in 3D, creating liquid-like movement. Further manipulation is achieved by adjusting and stretching the animated geometry with a series of deformers. Every parameter can be tied to & driven by audio.

These scenes are driven by animated displacement maps in 3D, creating liquid-like movement. Further manipulation is achieved by adjusting and stretching the animated geometry with a series of deformers. Every parameter can be tied to & driven by audio.

These scenes are driven by animated displacement maps in 3D, creating liquid-like movement. Further manipulation is achieved by adjusting and stretching the animated geometry with a series of deformers. Every parameter can be tied to & driven by audio.

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Depth

Depth

Depth

Depth

Depth

Using a simple depth pass achieves a very high-contrast, minimalist, abstract set of forms. The beauty of this technique is that it works seamlessly with any set of geometry you put in the scene -- cloth simulations, noise-driven deformations, etc. 

Like all the others, audio-reactive movement can inform the animation of the geometry in these scenes.

Using a simple depth pass achieves a very high-contrast, minimalist, abstract set of forms. The beauty of this technique is that it works seamlessly with any set of geometry you put in the scene -- cloth simulations, noise-driven deformations, etc. 

Like all the others, audio-reactive movement can inform the animation of the geometry in these scenes.

Using a simple depth pass achieves a very high-contrast, minimalist, abstract set of forms. The beauty of this technique is that it works seamlessly with any set of geometry you put in the scene -- cloth simulations, noise-driven deformations, etc. 

Like all the others, audio-reactive movement can inform the animation of the geometry in these scenes.

Using a simple depth pass achieves a very high-contrast, minimalist, abstract set of forms. The beauty of this technique is that it works seamlessly with any set of geometry you put in the scene -- cloth simulations, noise-driven deformations, etc. 

Like all the others, audio-reactive movement can inform the animation of the geometry in these scenes.

Using a simple depth pass achieves a very high-contrast, minimalist, abstract set of forms. The beauty of this technique is that it works seamlessly with any set of geometry you put in the scene -- cloth simulations, noise-driven deformations, etc. 

Like all the others, audio-reactive movement can inform the animation of the geometry in these scenes.

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Past
work

Past
Work

Past
Work

Past
Work

Past
Work

McAfee.Design

McAfee.Design

McAfee.Design

McAfee.Design

McAfee.Design

I'm an artist & designer who's signature style has been commisioned by some of the largest brands and entertainment acts in the world.

I've worked with companies such as Google, designing VR experiences, as well as Adult Swim, where my short film aired on national TV.

My personal art has been exhibited at public spaces in Japan, Malaysia, Madrid, Chicago, New York, as well as at the Beeple Studios Grand Opening.

Website
Instagram
Twitter

I'm an artist & designer who's signature style has been commisioned by some of the largest brands and entertainment acts in the world.

I've worked with companies such as Google, designing VR experiences, as well as Adult Swim, where my short film aired on national TV.

My personal art has been exhibited at public spaces in Japan, Malaysia, Madrid, Chicago, New York, as well as at the Beeple Studios Grand Opening.

Website
Instagram
Twitter

I'm an artist & designer who's signature style has been commisioned by some of the largest brands and entertainment acts in the world.

I've worked with companies such as Google, designing VR experiences, as well as Adult Swim, where my short film aired on national TV.

My personal art has been exhibited at public spaces in Japan, Malaysia, Madrid, Chicago, New York, as well as at the Beeple Studios Grand Opening.

Website
Instagram
Twitter

I'm an artist & designer who's signature style has been commisioned by some of the largest brands and entertainment acts in the world.

I've worked with companies such as Google, designing VR experiences, as well as Adult Swim, where my short film aired on national TV.

My personal art has been exhibited at public spaces in Japan, Malaysia, Madrid, Chicago, New York, as well as at the Beeple Studios Grand Opening.

Website
Instagram
Twitter

I'm an artist & designer who's signature style has been commisioned by some of the largest brands and entertainment acts in the world.

I've worked with companies such as Google, designing VR experiences, as well as Adult Swim, where my short film aired on national TV.

My personal art has been exhibited at public spaces in Japan, Malaysia, Madrid, Chicago, New York, as well as at the Beeple Studios Grand Opening.

Website
Instagram
Twitter

Thank you ❤

Thank you ❤️

Thank you ❤️

Thank you ❤️

Thank you ❤️

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Let's chat, hit us up via email —

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michael@mcafee.design
847.987.8417

michael@mcafee.design
847.987.8417

michael@mcafee.design
847.987.8417

michael@mcafee.design
847.987.8417

michael@mcafee.design
847.987.8417