Alex Banks is a DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Brighton, UK. Praised by the likes of BBC Radio 6, Mixmag, Clash and Uncut, he makes music aimed at the dancefloor that thrills with its sonic intricacy and warm human feeling. Discover his music here
One of my personal favourite projects dates back to 2014, and I had the pleasure of working with Alex again in 2021. When he reached out with a request to work on “Phosphorus,” I was thrilled to dive into this new project.
Rhythmic 2D Layers
We began by crafting the rhythmic 2D layers using Resolume’s native generative content tools, providing a strong foundation for the visual narrative and perfectly complementing the rhythmic depth of Alex’s music.
Building the Mountain
To add a dynamic 3D element, I used GAEA to build a mountain and generate heightmaps and flowmaps, creating realistic terrain and fluid simulations that interact harmoniously with the 2D visuals.
Custom Screen Array
Using Cinema 4D, I designed a custom ‘screen’ array to display the 2D graphics, allowing for a seamless integration of 2D and 3D elements to enhance the visual storytelling.