Mini Project 3: Generative Motion

For mini project 3, we were instructed to create a gif depicting generative motion through coding on the p5.js platform. This project was the most difficult for me to execute. I ran into numerous obstacles regarding what kind of gif to make, which motions I wanted to execute, and overall, how to code such a vision. As I joined the class relatively late, I struggled in keeping up with the rest of the students. Similar to my other projects, I had to utilize trial and error, in which failed or irrelevant codes are commented, rather than deleted. In the final product of my gif, I had not perfectly executed the vision I was pursuing, but I created a piece that reflects my ability to code. I developed a gif that has various random features in it, such as random colored (both fill and stroke) circles and squares popping up in all areas, as well as a swirl-like visual made from numerous circles. I also explored with random lines and other various shapes, however, they kept overlapping the main swirl visual, which was displeasing. Regarding the mathematical aspect, I utilized both sine and cosine to generate the moving circles and various blinking of color for the swirl made up of circles. I attempted to adjust both sin and cosine values by testing out different speeds and spacings of the circle movements. As shown in my code that numerous features I attempted to add had failed, I tried to manipulate the placement and movement of these features, but it was far too difficult for me to execute. I used the p5.js reference for assistance, and watched multiple videos of how other generative motion was created to help inspire my vision for this project. Overall, I truly believe that the gif outcome of this project is not as pleasing as the others, but it does reflect what I have learned in coding so far, taken into consideration that I am behind in the class than the other students. I will continue to try my best to learn more coding functions, as well as the manipulation of variables and more to improve my skills.