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BINARY
EPIPHANY

A tool that dithers images with a twist





Binary Epiphany is a Processing tool that introduces a captivating twist to image processing. The tool utilizes a Bayer Matrix order system to dither two images before applying the Difference blendMode(). The result is a surprising series of patterns, tessellations, and moiré effects. Users have the flexibility to experiment with settings like Matrix Size, Pixel Size, Contrast, Threshold, and Rotation.

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ORIGIN


The concept behind Binary Epiphany originated from an accidental discovery during experiments with bitmap gradients printed on transparent sheets. The gradients, when layered, produced a moiré effect, sparking my curiosity about the potential output when excluding overlapping shapes.

The tool unpredictably generates complex geometries reminiscent of op art and tessellations found in traditional Islamic architecture. It was intriguing to observe how dithering, typically a structural and programmatic process, could simulate a chaotic version of traditional tessellations.
BITMAP GRADIENTS PRINTED ON TRANSPARENT SHEETS RENDER WITH MOIRÈ EFFECT ISLAMIC TESSELLATIONS RENDER SIMILAR TO ISLAMIC TESSELLATIONS










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WHAT’S NEXT?


Additional features could be introduced to create a wider variety of images. The following version will introduce new animation presets and color options.