Miraculous Moonlight: Yue Se Ru Shui
Chuan Tsai
This work combines self-shot footage of the moon with AI-generated visuals and audio elements to create a ripple effect. Originating from everyday surroundings, the audio leads viewers through the transition from one place to another—moving from a familiar location to the mountains, then to the seaside, ascending to the sky, and finally descending into the deep sea, which conveys spatial transformations through auditory perception. The AI-generated visuals correspond to the sound, appearing and rippling away with the water waves, creating an intertwined reality and illusion while conveying a tranquil ambiance.
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Genre: AI-generated animation
Length: 2 min 31 sec
Language: No dialogue
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Yue Se Ru Shui
"Yue Se Ru Shui" is an idiom from Eastern traditional culture that describes the moonlight as bright and gentle. It originates from the Tang Dynasty poet Zhao Gu's poem "On the Riverside Tower".
On the Riverside Tower
Zhao Gu
Alone I mount the riverside tower and sigh
To see moonbeams blend with waves and waves with the sky.
Last year I came to view the moon with my compeer.
But where is he now the moon shines bright as last year?
Creative Motivation
This work was created during a period when I struggled with anxiety, and it served as a form of self-redemption. At the time, I was desperately in need of something to pull me out of the quagmire and bring tranquility to me. That's why I chose the moon as a symbol of purity and brightness. Unlike the glaring sun, the moon softly illuminates its surroundings, even in the midst of dark clouds. By imaginatively connecting with moonlight, I was able to escape the emotional whirlpool of my daily life. I aim to share the ethereal and tranquil essence that moonlight brought to me with those who view the piece.
Outline
The creation involves the use of Touch Designer for sound visualization and AI-driven frame-by-frame rendering through Stable Diffusion. The auditory experience begins with the gentle trickle of flowing water, gradually merging with the immersive sound of pouring rain, evoking the tranquil ambiance of nature. Next, the flowing water intertwines with the rustling sounds of bamboo in the wind, transporting the audience into the depths of the mountains, where they listen to nature's symphony. The sounds of seagulls and eagles follow, guiding the audience away from the woods to the seaside and soaring into the skies alongside eagles. Lastly, the deep, resonant tones of a sperm whale lead the audience into the abyss of the ocean, allowing them to feel the vibrations of the soul.
