Magical Creatures
AI-Generated Video Art for Unversity of Macau Centre for Arts and Design
Humanity, as one among countless species in the universe, carries a unique responsibility to comprehend and cherish the delicate balance between the microscopic and macroscopic dimensions of existence. Central to this stewardship is the sharing of natural resources and fostering peaceful coexistence with both visible and invisible beings as companions in the shared fabric of life. Through vivid imagination and unbounded creativity, the work introduces a world of extraordinary beings. By illuminating these entities, it encourages humanity to deepen its exploration of the environments inhabits.
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Unique Properties
As members of the vast array of creatures in the universe, humans must learn to understand and appreciate both the microscopic and macroscopic worlds. We share our natural resources and coexist peacefully with other visible and invisible beings, our neighbors and friends. Leveraging the rich imagination and boundless creativity, Magical Creatures reveals fascinating and familiar yet non-virtual creatures around us, inspiring humanity to continuously explore our environment and the space we inhabit.
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AI-generated design, digital video art, immersive interactive installation, IP, Print
Production Technology
We started by generating the magical creatures in Adobe Firefly, then refining them through ongoing update of instructions to the AI software. Next, we used Photoshop for color adjustments and composition. We then created the animated video using Runway, followed by adding captivating visual effects in TouchDesigner. Finally, we adopted underwater sound effects, resulting in a complete AI-generated video art.
Design Challenge
This work blend traditional art and design techniques and concepts with digital and AI-generated elements to achieve imaginative creatures beyond what could be done previously by hand.
Project Duration
This project started in Macao and The United States in 2024 and completed in 2024. The work has been exhibited in Shenzhen Art Museum in China, Contemporary Art Museum of Centre for Arts and Design at the University of Macau, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg in Germany, City Center in Hangzhou and OCAT in Shenzhen, China.
Operation Flow
This AI-generated video art could be exhibited on LED panels, TV monitors, and projections in immersive installations.
Research
Humans, part of the universe’s diverse creatures, must appreciate both microscopic and macroscopic worlds. We share resources and coexist peacefully with visible and invisible beings. Using AI’s assistance and creativity, Magical Creatures unveils fascinating, familiar entities, inspiring us to explore our environment and space.
Inspiration
Imagine a variety of creatures inhabiting both microcosmic and macrocosmic worlds. This work showcases whimsical and endearing colorful "friends," born from the artists’ concepts and ideas, rich imagination, expressive language, and the powerful creativity of multiple AI software.
Image Credits
Image #1: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #2: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #3: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #4: Lampo Leong, 2024 Image #5: Lampo Leong, 2024
Project Overview
Magical Creatures AI-Generated Video Art has been a Iron winner in the Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Lampo Leong was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Magical Creatures AI-Generated Video Art.
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