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'''Growing the Blob According to Historical Data''' | '''Growing the Blob According to Historical Data''' | ||
'''Step 1 - Initial Placement''': The Blob was initially placed on the site representing the Elbphilharmonie building in the petri dish. To simulate the settlement depicted in the first diagram, dating back to the 1300s, food sources were strategically positioned to help orient and sustain the Blob’s growth.[[File:Figure 12.jpg|frameless|300x300px|center]] | |||
'''Step 2 - Two Days of Growth''': Over the course of two days, the Blob fully explored the designated settlement area, effectively replicating the development of Hamburg up to the 1300s. | '''Step 2 - Two Days of Growth''': Over the course of two days, the Blob fully explored the designated settlement area, effectively replicating the development of Hamburg up to the 1300s. | ||
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'''Step 3 - First Food Replacement''': To simulate Hamburg’s growth between 1300 and 1892, a second set of food sources was introduced in the laboratory. This placement followed the population density diagram from the 1892 map. | |||
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'''Step 4 - Eight Days of Growth''': Within eight days, the Blob expanded to cover the areas corresponding to the population density of Hamburg in 1892. | '''Step 4 - Eight Days of Growth''': Within eight days, the Blob expanded to cover the areas corresponding to the population density of Hamburg in 1892. | ||
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'''Step 5 - Second Food Replacement''': The final set of food sources was introduced based on the dense urban fabric map from 2018, representing the present-day population distribution of Hamburg. | '''Step 5 - Second Food Replacement''': The final set of food sources was introduced based on the dense urban fabric map from 2018, representing the present-day population distribution of Hamburg. | ||
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'''Step 6 - Sixteen Days of Growth''': At this stage, the Blob was no longer guided by external intervention. Instead, it was left to determine the future overpopulation and consumption scenario of the city on its own. The experiment continued until the 16th day, when the Blob began to weaken due to stress, marking the end of the timelapse. | '''Step 6 - Sixteen Days of Growth''': At this stage, the Blob was no longer guided by external intervention. Instead, it was left to determine the future overpopulation and consumption scenario of the city on its own. The experiment continued until the 16th day, when the Blob began to weaken due to stress, marking the end of the timelapse. | ||
[[File:Figure 17.jpg|frameless|300x300px|center]]'''<small>11 days of growth </small>'''[[File:Figure 19.jpg|frameless|300x300px|center]] | |||
'''<small>11 days of growth </small>''' | '''<small>14 days of growth </small>''' | ||
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'''<small>14 days of growth </small>''' | |||
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'''<small>16 days of growth</small>''' | '''<small>16 days of growth</small>''' | ||
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The process of cultivating the Blob required careful attention and time to ensure strong and visible growth. Over three weeks, photos were taken every 15 minutes to document the Blob's growth. The project aimed to align the Blob’s growth with a symbolic timeline reflecting Hamburg’s historical expansion from the 1300s to the present. This approach allowed the Blob’s growth pattern to mimic the city’s development, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the visual narrative. However, the process was not without challenges, as the risk of contamination could lead to mold formation in the Petri dish, potentially compromising the results. | The process of cultivating the Blob required careful attention and time to ensure strong and visible growth. Over three weeks, photos were taken every 15 minutes to document the Blob's growth. The project aimed to align the Blob’s growth with a symbolic timeline reflecting Hamburg’s historical expansion from the 1300s to the present. This approach allowed the Blob’s growth pattern to mimic the city’s development, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the visual narrative. However, the process was not without challenges, as the risk of contamination could lead to mold formation in the Petri dish, potentially compromising the results. | ||
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After capturing the images over the three-week period, Adobe Lightroom was used to compile and organize the photos. This phase was crucial in preparing the raw visual data for further refinement. The next step involved using Adobe Premiere, where contrast and overlap adjustments were made to enhance the visuals and ensure consistency across the sequence. These adjustments were necessary to prepare the images for final processing in TouchDesigner, where the visual narrative of the Blob’s growth would be fully realized. | After capturing the images over the three-week period, Adobe Lightroom was used to compile and organize the photos. This phase was crucial in preparing the raw visual data for further refinement. The next step involved using Adobe Premiere, where contrast and overlap adjustments were made to enhance the visuals and ensure consistency across the sequence. These adjustments were necessary to prepare the images for final processing in TouchDesigner, where the visual narrative of the Blob’s growth would be fully realized. | ||