Ismael Cabello
Visual Artist & Digital Designer
Exclusively for DRAGONE
AI Cinematic video about my personal interpretation of Terhal by Dragone, created independently to demonstrate a cinematic AI workflow and visual storytelling. It is not an official production and contains no commissioned content.
A timeless journey across the desert. Along the way, Saad encounters spirits and travelers who carry fragments of ancient knowledge, guiding him through landscapes shaped by memory, wonder, and mystery.
At the center of this vast expanse stands a sacred tree—a beacon where music, art, and human connection come together in celebration. Hidden within the desert, it becomes a symbol of life's enduring beauty and the joy that unites us.
As the journey unfolds, the tree reveals itself not only as a destination, but as a reflection of Saad's own spirit. What he discovers in the heart of the desert has been within him all along.
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I conceive, design, and deliver visual identities for brands, cultural and artistic projects — shaping concepts from sketch to final production.
Alongside this, I create video and motion content that translates ideas and atmosphere into cohesive digital stories, grounded in clear creative direction and precise technical execution.
KAPPA FUTURFESTIVAL
This project was created for the 2025 Kappa FuturFestival in Torino, Italy, as part of the AI Music Contest by Reply, and was selected among the Top 30 entries worldwide.
This immersive audiovisual performance fuses TouchDesigner, Ableton Live, and live electric guitar, orchestrated through real-time MIDI control.
Designed for large-scale festivals, the piece explores the intersection between human emotion and machine intelligence, blending sound, motion, and storytelling into a fully reactive stage experience.
Visuals shaped in collaboration with AI. There is a preview of the creative workflow.
Music Video Visual Direction
Excerpt from a recent commissioned music visual project by artist “Blvckmoreuk'“ (UK) — concept, art direction, and full production by Ismael.
FESTIVAL VISUAL CONCEPT REEL
This series of audiovisual pieces is a concept reel inspired by HANGAR’s festival environment. While featuring real event information and artists, these works are independent creative explorations and were not commissioned nor officially affiliated with HANGAR.
All visuals were produced and edited by Ismael using AI-assisted creation and advanced post-production workflows, emphasizing rhythm, atmosphere, and music-driven storytelling.
Tracks are used strictly for demonstration purposes.