No Replica built a site to host three custom tools capable of generating a wide range of dynamic outputs. The site’s homepage offers a glimpse into each tool’s functionality.
The first tool, “Dither,” converts a source file into a dynamic output consisting of only two colors. We achieve this output by looking at the original file, determining if a pixel is light or dark, and then converting that pixel to one of two colors. To make the output dynamic, we add some randomness into our calculations that leads to the distinctive noisy effect. The tool’s controls include options for output resolution, animation speed, pixel colors, and blending with the original image.
The second tool, ”Floyd-Steinberg,” is an implementation of a specific dithering algorithm that achieves a smoother effect. Instead of randomly deciding each pixel’s color, the image is smoothed over to achieve a result that is more visually cohesive over long periods of time. The tool’s controls are similar to that of the first tool, with more granular controls for how different base colors (red, green, and blue) are treated.
The third tool, ”Turing Pattern,” involves a completely different process that generates an output without taking an inputted media file. Instead, this tool features an implementation of an algorithm meant to simulate nature, showing how dark and light spots interact almost like living creatures. The tool’s controls allow the user to change the intensity and style of these interactions, producing unexpected results through experimentation.
