Experiments in Real-Time Video Processing and Sonification Using Cellular Automata

Authors

Morgan Quigley, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven Ricks, Brigham Young University

Keywords

video processing, sonification, cellular automata, music

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Music

Abstract

In this project, we sought to create a software system that uses the chaotic output of large cellular automata to create visualizations and sonifications that are aesthetically interesting. Conceptually, a cellular automaton is a group of deterministic cells that are interconnected to form a regular grid. The cells “evolve” in discrete time steps, which occur as the future value of each cell is calculated and then used to replace the current value of each cell. Each automaton and its associated governing functions behave differently: some have a stable state, others have stable oscillations, and others experience chaotic motion at the local or global scale.

Recommended Citation

Quigley, Morgan and Ricks, Dr. Steven (2013) "Experiments in Real-Time Video Processing and Sonification Using Cellular Automata," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2273.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2273