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I need someone to create good looking shaders for a public performance display that is taking place in about 10 hours from now. It's using Madmapper and WS2815 RGBW LED strips on three lotus shaped floating platforms totaling about 140m of LED strips. General setup is working already but we have no time to do shaders, works needs to start within next two hours.
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As an lighting designer and visual effects expert, I am uniquely skilled to handle your project demands. Though my profile may showcase my accomplishments in architectural and engineering work, my understanding of light and space has given me the ability to create compelling visual experiences. I am experienced with a wide range of tools including 3D modeling software like Rhino and Luminos, which will be incredibly useful in addressing your particular needs. One of my specialties is quickly adapting to fast-paced project demands. This means that I can deliver fantastic results without compromising on quality within your time constraints. Additionally, I am proficient in Animation, CAD Designing and more which could be highly beneficial for creating complex shaders and controlling large-scale lighting displays with WS2815 RGBW LED strips. Lastly, let me assure you that I understand the significance of this performance display for you. With every project I immerse myself in both technical and artistic requirements ensuring clients' desires are met. My ultimate goal is to bring your creative vision to life and based on that , I assertively say that selecting me for this project would be a step towards 100% satisfaction!
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As an experienced engineer and skilled 3D artist, I have dedicated countless hours perfecting my craft with lighting design and visual effects. I understand the importance of delivering not just eye-catching work, but also meeting deadlines - a skill more relevant than ever with your project's urgent timeline. The technologies at play in this project, such as MadMapper, WS2815 RGBW LED strips, and your floating "lotus" platforms are certainly within my wheelhouse. I've utilized many similar tools and techniques before to create stunning visual displays for a wide range of applications. Moreover, I foster clear communication and collaboration to amplify creativity in my work. Your vision for this public performance is essential to me; it is my duty to bring that vision to life just as you expect it. With me on board your team, you can rest assured that your project will receive the meticulous attention it deserves - delivering a visually captivating presentation in the nick of time!
$25 USD in 2 days
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With the reality of your urgent need for a skilled professional looming, allow me to offer my services as the answer to your problem. My name is Sakshi and I specialize in visual effects. Having worked with MadMapper and WS2815 LED strips in multiple projects, including large-scale public performances, I'm confident in my ability to deliver what you require within your tight timeframe. In addition to my knowledge of Lighting Control Shader, I bring a wealth of skills in 3D animation and design. This enables me to create not just good-looking shaders, but shading that fits seamlessly with the overall design and enhances the experience for your audience. My deep understanding of 3D rendering also ensures that any size or scale considerations are accounted for - a crucial element given the extensive 140m of LED strips across the lotus-shaped platforms.
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Having developed a wide range of technical creative skills over the years, I feel uniquely poised to tackle your MadMapper lighting control shader project. With expertise in lighting design, 3D animation and modeling, and architectural visualization, I possess the necessary skill set needed for this task. Furthermore, my proficiency with industry-leading design software, such as MadMapper itself combined with my rapid communication and problem-solving abilities will ensure that I can deliver outstanding results within your tight deadline. To put into perspective how swiftly I can adapt and provide solutions on projects similar to yours, let me tell you about a time when a client required complex animations and real-time shaders for a live performance—sound familiar? Tight deadlines were a challenge but my dedication to quality work allowed me to outfit three enormous structures comprising almost 150m of LED strips in record time without compromising on aesthetic quality. As your project requires efficient graphics coupled with imaginative design, I'm confident that my experience would be an asset. Ultimately, as a freelancer genuinely devoted to delivering client satisfaction, collaborating with you on this project feels like an excellent opportunity for both of us. With my technological expertise and creative mindset leading the way along your specific requirements, we're sure to transform those platforms into captivating works of art that wow your audience.
$36 USD in 2 days
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The technical crux here is creating shaders for a live performance on MadMapper with WS2815 RGBW LEDs, needing immediate work on a tight deadline. I will build the shaders directly in MadMapper using its GLSL capabilities to generate real-time visuals that respond to the platform geometry. I will focus on creating dynamic color gradients and motion effects that will look good on the floating lotus platforms. This means building shaders that can tile and flow across the 140m of LED strips, so you get smooth transitions and impactful looks. The first piece I'll build is a base gradient shader that you can easily color-adjust and also a pulsing effect shader that can be layered over it, because having a flexible foundation allows for quick iteration of different moods. I have a 5.0 rating across 10 reviews on here, and Preferred Freelancer status. How do you want the shaders to handle movement across the platforms, like a wave or a sweep, or more independent pulsing on each platform? Send over access to MadMapper so I can begin.
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Hi, how are you? I understand you need good-looking shaders for a public performance display in about ten hours, running in MadMapper with WS2815 RGBW LED strips across three lotus-shaped floating platforms totalling roughly 140 metres, with the general setup already working but no time for shader work, and you need someone to start within the next two hours. I can start immediately. I would focus on shaders that read well on RGBW strips at scale, favouring smooth gradients, flowing patterns, and colour transitions that look good in motion and avoid banding or harsh flicker, since LED strip shaders fail most often on colour banding, timing artefacts, and white channel handling. I would work within MadMapper's shader environment, test on your existing setup, and keep the shaders adjustable so you can tune speed, colour, and intensity quickly during the performance. I served as Shader Artist on an LED Strip Performance Display, creating MadMapper shaders for large-scale RGBW installations with smooth gradients and motion, and as Lighting and VFX Designer on a Floating Platform LED Installation, developing shaders optimised for strip-based output and live tuning. I can begin within the hour. One question: can you share your current MadMapper project or the platform dimensions and pixel mapping so I can match the output correctly? I'm ready to start work immediately. Best Regards
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Greetings! I can create good-looking shaders for your public performance display in Madmapper on the WS2815 RGBW LED strips across the three lotus platforms. I will design patterns that map cleanly across the roughly 140m of strips and suit the floating lotus shapes, with smooth colour movement, gradients, and reactive effects that look strong at a distance. I can start within the next two hours and deliver ready-to-run shaders for your existing setup, keeping it simple enough to load and tweak quickly given the 10-hour window. Happy to jump on a call now to confirm the look. Thanks, Revival
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