Artefunctional Intelligence
"A design philosophy dictating the workflow framework of a creative ecosystem of intertwined physical and synthetic tools and functionality. The hybrid bridges the gap between pure utility and creative inspiration, forming _FLOW, the driving engine of the Creative_EngineOS."
Learn moreCEOS_ToolBox for Creative and Media Professionals
Toolbox of modular utilities, apps, web tools to service the creative processes and workflow and production pipelines of media professionals
Learn moreCEOS_WebTools
Collection of web-utilities that serve a supporting role in the Creative_EngineOS creative toolkit. Tools include: _SlugSearch image archive search engine, XMP-generator, _SearchLight public portal and more.
Vist landing page (In Development)CEOS_PortfolioBuilder
Universal Portfolio Engine: From Code to Case Study. 5-stage guided workflow for assembling professional portfolios.
Coming Soon!CEOS_Newstracker
Pre-news intelligence platform: RSS harvesting, lead tracking, map visualization, and fact-checking.
Coming Soon!CEOS_PhotoArchive
Photo asset management with AI analysis (Ollama), set management, and CSV export.
Coming Soon!CEOS_ContactSheets
Image review grids with ingest workflows and contact sheet generation for professional photo editing.
Coming Soon!CEOS_SpriteSheet
Smart sprite import, timeline animation editor, and sprite sheet export for game development.
Coming Soon!CEOS_WorkBench
For writers, developers, and creators, the journey from a raw idea to a polished, published document is often a messy one. Your work lives in a dozen different folders, feedback is buried in emails, and keeping track of the latest version is a constant headache.
Beta test nowCEOS_ContentFlow
AI prompt bench with local LLM integration (Ollama), web crawler, guidance profiles, and archive search.
Coming Soon!CEOS_DeepDive
Knowledge graph and entity extraction engine using spaCy NER, with harvester, linker, and synopsis generation.
Coming Soon!CEOS_FieldNotes
Desktop app for XMP metadata template population from markdown field notes.
Coming Soon!CEOS_DataCurator
Document ingestion and ML training data preparation with priority-based NLP processing and deduplication.
Coming Soon!Content & Document Tools
Tools for document lifecycle management, AI-assisted writing, knowledge extraction, and metadata population.
Coming Soon!Media & Visual Tools
Photo management, image review, sprite animation, and visual creation tools.
Coming Soon!Data & Analytics Tools
Specialized data tools for genealogy research and pre-news intelligence.
Coming Soon!Web & Utilities
Web-based utility hub, portfolio assembly, and AEO optimization tools.
Coming Soon!Awaiting live updates from CEOS_SearchLight...
OOgImages
OOgImages | Photo, Video, Multimedia Production, Distribution and Licensing Agency OOg (Dutch for Eye), based on East-Coast U.S. and handles the production, culling, distribution of photography, videography and media assets and offers content licensing options and custom commissions for editorial, corporate and non-profit clients.
VisitCEOS, the Creative_EngineOS Ecosystem
A modular ecosystem of single-purpose, privacy-focused tools for creative professionals. No cloud, no subscription, no chaos.
Contact for more infoCEOS_Games
Game development projects built with the 'AI-free' CEOS toolchain and production pipelines.
Explore CEOS_Games3State Lightning (music)
Electronic music project by Bastiaan Slabbers.
StreamElectronic Music Production
Hardware and software setups, synthesis, sound design, and compositions.
StreamReleases (Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL)
Discography and official releases distributed across streaming platforms.
streamSonic and Visual Identity
The visual and sonic identity of 3 State Lighting is grounded in Artefunctional Intelligence; Album art, visual aesthetic, logo, and graphic design are inspired by the synthesize of human and (auto)mechanic creativity.
stream3SL Bio
In early 2022 a record breaking lightning flash (stretching three states) was reported by the news. And so the Dark Wander of Lucy Loops began. 3 State Lightning roams a fluid soundworld of portentous visions amid hypnotic beats and bubbly synths.
streamAtomic Modularity
Modularity principle: every component is an atomic, single-purpose unit that can be maintained, scaled, and understood independently.
Coming Soon!No Cloud / No Subscription / No Chaos / AI-Free
Core CEOS marketing position: Standalone and modular tools and utilities to support creative workflows and professional production pipelines. - No cloud or SaaS dependency - AI-Free, - Auditable, transparent, single source of truth - Open-Source intended - Manually Maintainable/Serviceable - Local-hosted, Off-grid, Secure, Encrypted, Redundant
Launch ProjectVision on Photography
Artistic statement on editorial integrity, documenting the truth, and the craft of photography.
Coming Soon!Technology Mentality
Anti-subscription, right-to-repair, self-hosting, and digital sovereignty philosophy.
Coming Soon!Sustainability & Lifestyle
Car-free living, cycling advocacy, and environmental sustainability in local life.
Coming Soon!Artefunctional Intelligence
"A design philosophy dictating the workflow framework of a creative ecosystem of intertwined physical and synthetic tools and functionality. The hybrid bridges the gap between pure utility and creative inspiration, forming _FLOW, the driving engine of the Creative_EngineOS."
Learn morePhilosophy & Brand Assets
Thought leadership on ethics in visual storytelling, tech mentality, and lifestyle values.
Coming Soon!Philosophy, Branding, Strategy
The design philosophies, ethical framework, business strategy and brand identity of the CEOS ecosystem.
Coming Soon!Industry Standards, Ethical Frameworks & Compliance
1. Ethical Framework & Visual Integrity Operations strictly adhere to the professional standards established by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), REUTERS, PMN (Philadelphia Inquirer) and global photojournalism standards: Truthful Representation & Documentarian Lens: Capturing and reporting events objectively without staging, creating, or altering scenes. Every image reflects the scene precisely as it was experienced. Zero Digital Manipulation: Maintaining absolute visual integrity by avoiding excessive retouching, destructive manipulation, or artificial alterations. Post-processing workflow utilizes dedicated tools (such as Photo Mechanic and Affinity) strictly for necessary clarity, exposure, and tonal adjustments, expressly rejecting deceptive digital alteration or synthetic modifications. Respect and Dignity: Treating all subjects with dignity and respect, acting as a "visual witness" to community identity and social movements within urban landscapes. Journalistic Independence: Maintaining strict editorial independence by refusing outside compensation, favors, or gifts that could compromise objective storytelling. 2. Operational Standards & The Creative_Engine_OS (CEOS) Workflow The business utilizes a proprietary, modular system called Creative_Engine_OS (CEOS) to govern assignments, archives, and asset delivery with transparency and efficiency: Wire-Service Metadata Protocols: Visual assets are delivered ready for editorial desks and commercial managers, complete with industry-standard IPTC metadata embedding, precise geographic data, and descriptive captioning/cutlines. Secure Delivery & Redundancy: All deliverables are clearly labeled and transferred via secure, client-friendly platforms (with options extending to Photoshelter access or physical media). Data redundancy is maintained via parallel local and secure cloud-based backup protocols to prevent asset degradation or data loss. Multimedia Capability: Blending rapid-response static photography with professional video production and audio services to meet modern syndication demands. 3. Legal Compliance, Licensing & Intellectual Property Commercial and editorial operations are protected by a robust legal architecture managed through the OOgImages system and standard US media laws: Intellectual Property Protection: In accordance with U.S. Federal Copyright Law, all original imagery and multimedia content are legally protected from the moment of fixation. Licensing Compliance & Syndication Legalities: Digital assets are distributed under explicit, binding terms and conditions governing usage. Global licensing and editorial syndication are handled strictly through legitimate, vetted international distribution networks—including NurPhoto, SIPA USA, Alamy, Shutterstock, Getty Images, Reuters Connect, EPA Images, and AP Images—preventing copyright infringement and ensuring lawful usage tracking. First Amendment & Media Law Liability: Operating with complete compliance under localized, state, and federal laws regarding public space photography, documentation of news events, and civil liberties. Corporate Risk Management: Maintaining comprehensive commercial general liability insurance coverage alongside dedicated equipment protection to fulfill on-location compliance for high-stakes corporate, non-profit, and editorial commissions. Data Privacy Compliance: Direct interaction with client accounts and dashboard management via OOgImages strictly adheres to standard corporate data safety protocols, data minimalization, and secure privacy frameworks governing client data storage and electronic transactions.
Coming Soon!CEOS_TestLab
The CEOS_TestLab benchmarking tool is designed strictly for educational, research, and internal development purposes. It programmatically measures server response times (TTFB) and performs basic, non-intrusive keyword analysis on publicly available search endpoint URLs to compare the performance architecture of Creative_EngineOS against third-party platforms.
Launch _TestLabCEOS_DataFlow (in Development)
Visual data/file flow node-based editor with real-time preview.
Coming Soon!Capybara Hotel
Hotel management game with deep narrative, scenario editor, and world builder. Built in Godot.
Support ProjectMiniMountain
Adventure game project set in a miniature mountain world. Explore the face of a mountain and find and plot the best path to the summit in a hybrid 2D/3D climbing game.
Support ProjectRetroBall 1986
It's 1986, the season is paused due to a rain delay. Boot the console for a dynamic baseball season manager game. You're the coach, you call the shots. Retro baseball manager game combining web and native interfaces with classic 80s aesthetics.
Play OnlineCEOS_SearchLight
Answer Engine Optimization utility: maps the creative universe, audits content, generates AEO-ready output with a live feed to ceos.oogimages.com
Launch ProjectCEOS_ContextServer
Central dashboard and API hub aggregating TODOs, news, README synopses, search, and wiki across the ecosystem.
Coming Soon!CEOS Core
The foundational builder system (v5.1) with JSON-based component blueprints and the 'building floor' architecture.
Learn more about CEOSCore Infrastructure
Foundational systems: the CEOS core builder, central dashboard, workflow manager, and data flow editor.
Coming Soon!CEOS_Games
Game development projects built with the 'AI-free' CEOS toolchain and production pipelines.
Explore CEOS_GamesLabs / Innovation
Experimental tools and developer workbench environment turbo-powered by Creative_EngineOS to provide frameworks for development projects to serve creative professional.
Learn more about CEOS_LABS & CEOS_BUILDSCEOS Core Concepts
Fundamental philosophies and frameworks underlying the Creative_EngineOS ecosystem.
Coming Soon!CEOS_ToolBox for Creative and Media Professionals
Toolbox of modular utilities, apps, web tools to service the creative processes and workflow and production pipelines of media professionals
Learn moreUI/UX, Utilities & Games (CEOS Ecosystem visuals)
These software projects under the Creative_EngineOS (CESO) brand are engineered to provide ethical and practical solutions for creative professional to tackle everyday workflow and production pipeline problems.
View Projects3D/CGI/Illustration
3D modeling, computer-generated imagery, and custom illustrations.
View Assets and ImagesThemed Highlights (Curated by OOg)
Manually curated and themed highlight from the photo archives of Bastiaan Slabbers.
View Curated Photo CollectionsArts, Parades, Festivals & Performers
Event, stage performance and cultural festivals coverage with a strong focus on the vibrant Arts, Culture and Entertainment scene in the Greater Philadelphia region.
View Galleries & CollectionsSports
Action and editorial sports coverage, sporting events, and athlete portraiture.
View Portfolio and GalleriesCurated by OOg
Manually curated collections of impactful visuals to illustrate every story and find relevant imagery in the themed highlight galleries managed by OOgImages Visual Content Distribution and Licensing Agency
Search Stock Photography CollectionsIllustrative, Conceptual & Workflow Design
Non-photography projects highlighting 3D/CGI/Illustration, Generative Experiments and UI/UX, Utilities, Games, Workflow design.
View projectsCEOS_SlugSeach
Slug-based image search engine Who it serves: Built specifically for assigning editors, image researchers, journalists, and media professionals who need fast, targeted access to visual assets. What it does: CEOS_SlugSearch is a high-speed discovery engine designed to filter through the entire historical catalog of OOgImages. It allows media professionals to bypass surface-level galleries and instantly search tens of thousands of available images, visual stories, photo essays and media assets distributed by the OOgImages photo, video, and media agency.
Find Images for your project or news story