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Ken Newton
@Infotrix
Artist & Builder, Ones & Zeros, Wood & Steel
USA Katılım Aralık 2008
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For 250 years Veterans have fought and defended our nation and answered the call to protect our freedom. We honor their courage, sacrifice and devotion every day and @deptvetaffairs looks forward to continuing to serve our heroes for the next 250 years. God bless America. @WhiteHouse , @Freedom250
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Continuing our journey, we explore the evolution of color during the Middle Ages.
Emotional Resonance: The Science and Philosophy of Color and Vibration.
Part 2: Color Symbolism and Alchemy in the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages offer a fascinating chapter in understanding how color theory and vibrational frequencies evolved, marked by religious symbolism, artistic innovation, and scientific inquiry.
Color Symbolism in the Middle Ages:
Colors in the Middle Ages held significant religious and symbolic meanings. Blue, often depicted in representations of the Virgin Mary, symbolized purity and heavenly grace. Red, representing the blood of Christ and the martyrs, evoked themes of sacrifice and passion. Green symbolized life and renewal, associated with fertility and nature. Yellow, while sometimes representing divine light, could also signify envy and betrayal.
Alchemy and the Symbolism of Color:
Alchemy played a crucial role in medieval understanding of color. Alchemists believed that colors held mystical properties and could transform materials and the human spirit.
Nigredo (Black): Symbolized decomposition and purification.
Albedo (White): Represented purification and enlightenment.
Citrinitas (Yellow): Symbolized awakening and the dawn.
Rubedo (Red): Represented perfection and the philosopher's stone.
Alchemists used these colors to guide their experiments, believing that transforming base metals into gold mirrored spiritual purification.
Asian Perspectives:
In Asia, color symbolism was deeply embedded in cultural practices and philosophies. In China, colors were integral to the Five Elements theory: wood (green), fire (red), earth (yellow), metal (white), and water (black). These colors conveyed emotional and spiritual states, guiding architecture and medicine. Red symbolized prosperity and joy, used in celebrations, while white was associated with mourning.
In Japan, influenced by Shinto and Buddhist traditions, white symbolized purity, used in ceremonies and festivals. Red warded off evil spirits, commonly seen in shrines and temples.
African Symbolism:
In Africa, colors conveyed messages, denoted status, and represented spiritual beliefs. For example, in many African cultures, black symbolized maturity, wisdom, and the elders' connection to the ancestors. It was not associated with mourning as in Western traditions but rather with spiritual potency and the cycle of life and death.
In the kingdoms of West Africa, among the Ashanti and Yoruba, vibrant colors and patterns in textiles communicated social status, political power, and cultural identity. Kente cloth, with its intricate patterns and bright colors, was worn during significant ceremonies and was a symbol of royalty and high status.
Up Next... We explore how the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods advanced our scientific understanding, setting the stage for modern applications in psychology and therapy.
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I've been obsessed with color theory, vibrational frequencies, and their effect on human emotions and well-being for some time now, and it's time to share my passion.
Emotional Resonance: The Science and Philosophy of Color and Vibration.
frequency.kennewton.com
In this series we demystify the intricate connections between color philosophy, vibrational frequencies, and human emotion, tracing their journey from ancient civilizations to modern applications in therapy and technology.
Ancient Philosophies and Symbolism
Egyptian and Greek Origins
In ancient Egypt, colors were deeply symbolic and tied to the divine. Green represented fertility and rebirth, while black signified death and the afterlife. These associations permeated their art and rituals, illustrating the integral role of color in their culture.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle believed colors were derived from the interaction of light and darkness. He recognized four primary colors: white, black, red, and yellow, each carrying specific philosophical and natural significance.
Eastern Philosophies
In India and China, the philosophical and medicinal applications of color were profound. The Indian chakra system connected specific colors to various energy centers in the body, influencing physical and emotional health. Chinese medicine utilized colors within the Five Elements theory, correlating them to different organs and emotional states, thereby maintaining the body's energy balance.
Up Next...
We delve into the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
In the Series
1. Ancient Philosophies and Symbolism
2. Middle Ages and Renaissance
3. Enlightenment and Scientific Exploration
4. Modern Psychology and Color Theory
5. Contemporary Applications and Integrations
**References:**
1. Egyptian Use of Color in Art and Symbolism: [Link](egyptianmyths.net/colors.htm)
2. Aristotle's Theory of Color: [Link](plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristo…)
3. The Chakra System and Color Associations: [Link](chakras.info/colors/)
4. Chinese Five Elements and Color: [Link](tcmworld.org/what-is-tcm/th…)
#ColorPhilosophy #VibrationalFrequencies #EmotionalResonance #AncientWisdom #ModernTherapy #ColorTheory #HumanEmotion #SpiritualHealing #MentalWellbeing #FrequencyHealing #HistoricalInsights #PsychologicalEffects #ChakraColors #FiveElementsTheory #ArtHistory #ScientificExploration #GoetheColorTheory #Chromotherapy #SoundHealing #TechInWellness #EmotionalHealth #HolisticHealing #EnergyBalance #ColorSymbolism
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Want to optimize your text prompts for Luma's new Dream Machine AI video model? Check out this thread, where I will add my favorite text-to-video prompts and observations so far. I will have a separate thread for image-to-video, and all of my workflows will be published on Coverr with more detail for you all, too. Prompt is at the bottom of this post for the first video.
Step 1: ALWAYS use 'enhance prompt', even when using images. Never don't use it, from what I can see so far unless you are wanting to be experimental. And, don't use brief text prompts as brief isn't better. Not to say that you can't be successful with shorter prompts, as I have been on occasion, but I find a huge difference with medium-length prompts (don't be too long, either).
Step 2: Try to think in terms of nerfs and 360 content, at least I try to, and include cinematic verbiage here and there. Get exploratory with your prompts, but the word 'thrilling' helps often for faster paced shots. Break your prompts down in terms of *pacing*, subjects, location, and type of shot + occasionally lighting. I find that thinking with this formula gets successful results. So does using the term 'video', for some reason in your text prompts. Verbs + adjectives help.
Think of what the camera would want to see, versus what the image should be, if that makes sense. Again, just my own personal observations. But, think like a cinematographer. And, ChatGPT is your friend. It does do nice for text prompts, actually, on this sort.
Step 3: Try a few of your old text prompts and mix/match. See what works and what doesn't, then iterate and explore from there.
As an example, 'a monkey dancing' won't give good results. But what might would be 'a slow camera dolly of a monkey dancing at sunset in the amazon jungle, *insert adjective of scene*, sunlight streaming through, ambient and happy' (something like this, with 'enhance prompt' on). Now, I haven't tried that specifically, but this is used to illustrate my methodology so far.
At any rate, I will post the examples below with the accompanying text prompt, hope you all find this useful!
Prompt:
360 video of the louvre, france, da vinci code sensibility thrilling adventure woman and man
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bugs squashed! 🦾 I'm going to slap Version 2 on this.
- Color interpretation is now working! 🎨
- New control panel
- Mood Channels selection with ramdomize
- New Color, Frequency, and Mood Dictionary
- upload/download fixed
- new autoplay countdown timer display
frequency.kennewton.com
Youtube channel coming soon!
#frequency #healingvibes
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bugs squashed! 🦾 I'm going to slap Version 2 on this.
- Color interpretation is now working! 🎨
- New control panel
- Mood Channels selection with ramdomize
- New Color, Frequency, and Mood Dictionary
- upload/download fixed
- new autoplay countdown timer display
frequency.kennewton.com
Youtube channel coming soon!
#frequency #healingvibes
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bugs squashed! 🦾 I'm going to slap Version 2 on this.
- Color interpretation is now working! 🎨
- New control panel
- Mood Channels selection with ramdomize
- New Color, Frequency, and Mood Dictionary
- upload/download fixed
- new autoplay countdown timer display
frequency.kennewton.com
Youtube channel coming soon!
#frequency #healingvives
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@CodePen And here are two more demos showcasing animated halftone patterns, while the elements they're on either fill the full viewport or are positioned in 3D.
✨ codepen.io/thebabydino/pe…
✨ codepen.io/thebabydino/pe…
#CSS
GIF
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#tinyCSStip You may have seen some of my demos using this on @CodePen already.
Pure CSS halftone effect in 3 declarations:
✨ background layering a pattern and a map
✨ blend mode multiplication of the two layers
✨ contrast bump up to push all greys to either black or white
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Many updates to Frequency are now live.
frequency.kennewton.com
Your feedback is much appreciated!
#Frequency #codeisart #healing #meditation
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BYE BYE LinkTree 👋
Today, I'm excited to introduce my own website!
➡️ gogolitus.com
It consists of 3 sections:
𝗚𝗢𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗦
A presentation of my work accompanied by some thoughts.
𝗚𝗢𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗝𝗜
A page dedicated to the @gogomoji_circle project, launching with a 500 PFP collection and pre-sales starting soon. Visit this page to learn more about the project and how to access the allowlist.
𝗚𝗢𝗚𝗢 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻
A page dedicated to my token, which I airdrop to my collectors on a weekly basis. Here, there is everything you need to know about the token, and you can conveniently access both the list of rewards and the leaderboard of holders.
Waiting for your feedback 💜
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"Paper Boat"
Song - "Row, Row, Row"
originated from Claude3, produced in Suno, edited by human
(Icelandic)
[Verse]
Heim, heim, heim, með gull og heiður!
Sigr, sigr, sigr, vér berum sigur!
Skjöldur, skjöldur, skjöldur, vápn ok afreksverk!
Valhöll, Valhöll, Valhöll, ef Óðinn kveður!
Ríkur, ríkur, ríkur, til höll við marsjerum!
Heim, heim, heim, með gull og heiður!
[Chorus]
Árar, árar, djúpt í vatn, til orrustu vér róa!
Máttur, máttur, sameinaður kraftur, fram við leiðum!
Bylgja, bylgja, ber oss, til fjandmanns dyr!
Róa, róa, róa, fyrir heiður og fyrir voran herr Óðinn!
Ríkur, ríkur, ríkur, til höll við marsjerum!
Heim, heim, heim, með gull og heiður!
Bylgja, bylgja, ber oss, til fjandmanns dyr!
Róa, róa, róa, fyrir heiður og fyrir voran herr Óðinn!
(English)
Home, home, home, with gold and honor!
Victory, victory, victory, we carry victory!
Shield, shield, shield, weapons and feats of valor!
Valhalla, Valhalla, Valhalla, if Odin calls!
Rich, rich, rich, to the hall we march!
Home, home, home, with gold and honor!
[Chorus]
Oars, oars, deep in water, towards battle we row!
Power, power, united strength, forward we lead!
Wave, wave, carries us, to the enemy's door!
Row, row, row, for honor and for our lord Odin!
Rich, rich, rich, to the hall we march!
Home, home, home, with gold and honor!
Oars, oars, deep in water, towards battle we row!
Power, power, united strength, forward we lead!
Home, home, home, with gold and honor!
Victory, victory, victory, we carry victory!
Shield, shield, shield, weapons and feats of valor!
Valhalla, Valhalla, Valhalla, if Odin calls!
#aifilm #ai #genai #sdxl #pica #photoshop #premierepro #valhala
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