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Coachella 2026  /  Quasar Stage

Three visual worlds. Nine distinct chapters.
A visual journey through light and rhythm.

Visual Direction by Strangeloop Studios

The Three Looks

Visual Framework

Every look contains three subsections, each exploring a different facet of the visual theme.

LOOK 01

Tactile
Surface

Bespoke textures and bold 2D forms drawing on organic human artistry.

LOOK 02

Midnight
Pulse

Streaking lights, neon striations, full-throttle atmosphere. The visualization of driving rhythms.

LOOK 03

Liminal
Motion

Stark cinematic environments become immersive visual canvases.

Look 01

Tactile Surface

Bespoke textures and bold 2D forms drawing on organic human artistry.

Honoring the physical component of visual arts through graphic and textural visuals. From 2D patterning that references hand-painted artistic craftsmanship, to macro explorations of complex materials, to celebrating the materials themselves. 

Painterly Tactile 2D-Forward Hand-Crafted
Bold geometric B&W architecture
Abstract geometric structure on black
Geometric architectural light pattern
B&W geometric pattern
Dark silk texture
Dark metallic wavy reflective surface
Dark rock texture
Glossy black surface
Turbulent ink wash abstract
Dark ink flowing through water
Black and white abstract ink painting
Monochromatic fluid ink dispersal in water
Look 02

Midnight Pulse

Streaking lights, neon striations, full-throttle atmosphere. The visualization of driving rhythm.

The visual language of the after-hours underground. Bright beams bouncing off rain slicked roads, long-exposure smears of light, shadows twitching with rhythmic precision, intense but restrained. Paying homage to the interplay of light and darkness on the dance floor.

Minimal Groove-Driven Peak Hour Nocturnal
Colorful abstract light trails on dark
Blue white and red light painting
Vibrant colorful light streaks on black
Colorful analog light trails streaking at night
White curved waveform lines on black
Dense parallel lines on black
Glowing wave curves on dark
Amber light wave on black
Magenta and blue neon beams through volumetric smoke
Cyan neon beam cutting through dense smoke
Red and orange laser lines through fog
Purple and teal neon beams intersecting through haze
Look 03

Liminal Motion

Dark cinematic landscapes as immersive visual canvases

The Quasar stage is built for environmental extensions. Complimenting the natural beauty of the desert with stark liminal spaces, both urban and naturalistic. Each environment is characterized by slow, breathing motion, creating spaces both patient and sacred.

Cinematic Atmospheric Monumental Slow Drift
Symmetrical dark concrete corridor backlit
Minimal architectural tunnel vanishing point
Geometric high-rise building at night B&W
Dark abstract B&W tunnel corridor
Volumetric amber light shaft in dark cave
Light piercing through dark cave opening
Light beam illuminating dark cavern
Cave light rays
Dark water surface with ripple caustics at dusk
Deep dark blue water with subtle wave patterns
Sunlight caustics sparkling on dark water
Dark water body with light refraction

Next Steps

Thank You

Three looks. Nine sublooks. One continuous arc across the Quasar stage.
From tactile intimacy to liminal immersion — sophisticated, powerful, impactful.

Hour 1 — Warm Up
Tactile Surface
Ink and texture set the foundation. Hand-crafted forms pulse with emerging energy.
Hour 2 — Build
Midnight Pulse
Light and shadow intensify. Clean lines trace through darkness with rhythmic precision.
Hour 3 — Peak
Liminal Motion
Vast environments consume the space. Urban monoliths, desert cathedrals, dark water.

Deliverables

Custom visual content for Quasar stage.
Full visual progression with transitions.
Audio-reactive integration with live DJ performance.

Technical

TBD according to house video playback engineering.
Delivered as individual loops or timecoded edits.
DXV3, HAP, NotchLC, ProRes, etc.

Timeline

Concept approval → Look development → Content production → Tech rehearsal → Coachella Weekend 1, Friday.

Contact

Strangeloop Studios
https://strangeloop-studios.com
ian@strangeloop-studios.com
Los Angeles, CA

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